Manager - Drone Data Collection
Farmers for Forests
About Us
F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.
F4F was incubated at Mulago, Fast Forward, NSRCEL-IIMB, The Nudge Institute and Shakti - The Empathy Project. Our work has been supported by several organizations including Accenture, ACT Grants, Opus Software Solutions, Rainmatter Foundation and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi. We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum.
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Manager – Drone Data Collection to oversee and manage the collection, processing, and quality assurance of drone-based data across project sites. The role involves coordinating with drone pilots and field teams to ensure timely data capture, maintaining data quality standards, and supporting AI-based analysis for carbon and ecosystem monitoring.
Roles & Responsibilities
Ensure timely collection of drone data by coordinating with drone pilots.
Collaborate with field teams to plan and schedule drone data collection activities.
Process drone data regularly and generate orthomosaic maps from collected imagery.
Maintain high standards of data quality and consistency across all sites.
Generate AI-based analytical results from processed drone data.
Requirements
Minimum 4 years of experience in data collection, data analysis, data quality management, GIS, or a related sector.
Strong hands-on experience in data analysis and Python programming.
Good understanding of machine learning and AI concepts.
Academic background in Engineering, GIS, or a related field.
Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
Experience in field data collection and team management.
Benefits
Salary Range: 5 to 7 LPA