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Fly with DATAPKT: join our drone pilot network

We survey highways, railways, power lines and canals across India, and we work with certified drone pilots wherever the projects are. Register once, and we contact you when work comes up near you.

20+Drone pilots in our in-house team
3 lakh+ kmHighway data captured in six years
Since 2020Survey projects flown across India
5 domainsHighways, railways, transmission, power, irrigation

Why fly with DATAPKT

  • Real survey work: photogrammetry, LiDAR and aerial videography for highway, railway, transmission line, power and irrigation projects.
  • Projects near you: we match pilots to projects by district, so you fly close to home.
  • A proper survey workflow: DGPS ground control, planned flight paths and an in-house GIS team that processes your data.
  • Your experience counts: we look at the domains you have flown, so the right projects reach you.

How it works

  1. Register: fill in the form below. It takes about 3 minutes.
  2. Review: our team checks your licence, drone and domain experience.
  3. Fly: we contact you when a project comes up in or near your district.

Keep these ready

  • Your DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate number
  • Your country, state and district
  • Your drone make and model, and how many batteries you have
  • A short description of your projects, and a link to past work if you have one

Register as a DATAPKT drone pilot

Form not loading? Open the registration form in a new tab. We use your details only to contact you about drone survey work.

Frequently asked questions

Who can join the DATAPKT Drone Pilot Network?

Drone pilots in India who want to fly survey and mapping projects. Tell us your DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate number, where you are based, the drone you fly and the kind of projects you have done.

What kind of projects will I fly?

Drone survey, photogrammetry and aerial videography for infrastructure: highways, railways, transmission lines, power plants, irrigation canals and rivers, mining and land surveys.

What happens after I register?

Your details go straight to our project team. We review your licence and experience, and contact you when a project comes up near your district.

How do I show my past work?

Describe your projects in the form and add a link to your portfolio: a Google Drive folder, YouTube video, LinkedIn profile or website.

Is there a fee to join?

No. Registering with the DATAPKT Drone Pilot Network is free.