MD SAKIB
UAV Pilot & System Integration
New Delhi
Summary
DGCA-certified UAV professional with extensive experience in flight testing, system integration, and mission planning for fixed-wing, VTOL, and multirotor UAVs. Expertise includes UAV assembly, payload integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and conducting surveillance and mapping operations. Proficient in technical documentation, pilot training, and client demonstrations. Currently contributing as a Drone Pilot and System Integration Engineer at IIT Bombay on government-funded UAV research and development projects. Committed to advancing drone technology and enhancing operational capabilities through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts.
Overview
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Languages
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Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Drone Pilot & System Integration
IIT Bombay
03.2026 - Current
- Conduct flight testing of multirotor, fixed-wing, and VTOL UAV platforms for research and development projects.
- Perform UAV assembly, system integration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and field-level repairs.
- Develop and execute pre-flight inspections, test cards, SOPs, risk assessments, and mission plans using Mission Planner and QGroundControl.
- Integrate and validate surveillance, mapping, communication, and other mission-specific payloads on UAV platforms.
- Conduct hover tests, maneuverability tests, autonomous mission tests, and manual flight evaluations to verify system performance and reliability.
- Perform field deployment, transportation, and operational support for UAV demonstrations and testing activities.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams for UAV development, testing, validation, and performance optimization.
- Document test procedures, flight logs, technical reports, integration records, and system performance analyses.
- Train project personnel and end users on UAV operations, safety procedures, mission planning, and system maintenance.
Trainer – Advanced Drone Technology
Lab Mark Institute of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Cybernetics (NIMS University), Jaipur
06.2025 - 03.2026
- Conduct classroom and lab sessions for college students on UAVs.
- Drone assembly and configuration
- Mission planning and flight control systems.
- Troubleshooting, maintenance, and safety procedures.
- Guiding students on real-time drone flight operations (multirotor/fixed wing).
- Mentoring students on UAV applications such as agriculture, mapping/survey, surveillance, delivery, etc.
- Preparing training modules, lab experiments, SOPs, and checklists for students.
- Conducting drone-flying demonstrations inside the drone technology lab.
Fixed Wing Pilot
Indowings private limited
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted comprehensive flight testing of fixed-wing and VTOL UAVs to align with client-specific mission profiles, encompassing autonomous and manual flight modes.
- Executed long-range, altitude, endurance, and stability tests to validate aircraft performance, structural integrity, and flight control system reliability across diverse load and weather conditions.
- Analyzed client requirements to strategize and execute mission-specific trials, ensuring UAV configurations and payloads adhered to operational and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with research and development teams to facilitate iterative design validation, firmware tuning, sensor calibration, and integration of experimental features.
- Documented, analyzed, and communicated test results to engineering teams, delivering actionable insights to enhance design, aerodynamics, and system efficiency.
- Guaranteed adherence to aviation safety protocols, airspace regulations, and internal quality control standards during all test operations.
- Directed field testing teams, oversaw mission execution timelines, and facilitated collaboration between technical teams, project managers, and clients for seamless test-phase execution.
- Compiled comprehensive technical reports, performance summaries, and client-facing documentation to facilitate design validation and product readiness.
Senior Systems Engineer (UAS Engineer)
Skye air mobility
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Executed thorough flight tests for VTOL and multirotor UAVs to evaluate performance, stability, and system reliability across diverse mission profiles and environmental conditions.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive mission plans encompassing route mapping, risk analysis, pre-flight checklists, and emergency protocols to guarantee safe and efficient operations.
- Facilitated live flight demonstrations and field trials for defense stakeholders, highlighting drone capabilities, endurance, and tactical suitability in real-world scenarios.
- Synchronized and calibrated diverse payloads, including winch mechanisms, slotters, and communication systems, ensuring seamless compatibility with on-board flight control systems and ground stations.
- Facilitated collaboration with avionics, mechanical, and software teams to deliver pilot-centric feedback for system optimization and iterative development.
- Directed and guided a team of drone pilots and ground crew, ensuring effective task delegation, flight readiness, and strict adherence to safety standards.
- Facilitated communication between technical teams and clients, collecting operational requirements, providing progress updates, and ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
- Sustained, comprehensive flight logs, test reports, and maintenance records adhering to aviation standards and protocols.
- Initiatives:
- Health Supply Transport.
- Redcliffe Laboratories.
- Orange Health Laboratories.
- Flipkart.com
- Utilized a hexacopter for direct order transport from hub to doorstep delivery.
- Dubai BVLOS delivery.
- Effectively showcased BVLOS capabilities to the Dubai government.
- AIIMS Trails.
- The central government launched a project on a trial basis to connect AIIMS with local hospitals for urgent needs delivery.
- Executed successful completion of AIIMS trials in Guwahati.
- Executed AIIMS trials in Bhubaneswar, with successful outcomes.
- Executed AIIMS trials in Patna with successful outcomes.
- Conducted the successful completion of AIIMS trials in Raebareli.
UAV PILOT
Beyond gravity
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Projects, Swamitva Scheme.
- Survey of villages mapping using quadcopter (Himachal Pradesh).
- Identified potential obstacles and assessed the environment at the site.
- Planned flight paths and altitudes to ensure comprehensive survey coverage.
- Visit the site to identify potential obstacles, and assess the environment.
- Conducted large-scale mapping using drones in various locations.
- Large Scale Mapping (LSM)
- Reviewed and complied with local regulations for drone operations.
- Ensure overlapping images for better data stitching.
- Secured permits and notified local authorities.
- Ensure favorable weather conditions to avoid wind, rain, or other adverse conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Oriental Institute of Science & Technology
Bhopal06-2022
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Ies College of Technology
Bhopal 04.2001 -
Skills
UAV Integration
BVLOS / VLOS (UAV operation)
Flight planning
Airspace management
Pre-flight checks
Post-flight checklist
Testing drone
Payload Integration
UAV Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month
- Recognized for outstanding performance and completed successful flights.
- Best Employee of the year
- Awarded for the leadership in managing project timeline and enhance team contribution
Certification
Remote pilot Certificate (DGCA)
ADDRESS
- House no 61/62 Rana ji Enclave
- Najafgarh road, New Delhi-110043
Timeline
Drone Pilot & System Integration
IIT Bombay
03.2026 - Current
Trainer – Advanced Drone Technology
Lab Mark Institute of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics & Cybernetics (NIMS University), Jaipur
06.2025 - 03.2026
Fixed Wing Pilot
Indowings private limited
08.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Systems Engineer (UAS Engineer)
Skye air mobility
11.2022 - 08.2024
UAV PILOT
Beyond gravity
03.2022 - 10.2022
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Ies College of Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Oriental Institute of Science & Technology