Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Designing airframes, propulsion layouts and payload mounts using CAD software.
Selecting motors, propellers, batteries, sensors and flight controllers that suit the mission.
Writing and tuning flight control and navigation software, often in C/C++ or Python.
Building prototypes and assembling drones in the workshop, including wiring and soldering.
Planning and running ground and flight tests, then logging data and fixing faults.
Integrating cameras, sprayers or sensors with the drone and checking the payload works in the field.
Writing test reports and working with pilots, clients and regulators to meet safety and legal requirements.
