Balaji Kumar Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tn, In

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Surveillance Systems: Research & Developed and tested UAVs under 6 kg with 90-minuteendurance for surveillance applications.Component Selection for UAV Product Development: Led component selection process fornew UAV development, encompassing design inputs, propulsion calculations, and avionicsintegration.Type Certification: Agri drone testing, tuning and piloting with GCS such as Mission Planner,AeroGCS Green.Telemetry Communication integration: Worked with Doodle Labs and Exicom on telemetrycommunication systems, enhancing data transmission and operational efficiency for UAVapplicationsV-TOL Surveillance: Executed high-altitude tests (15,000 ft) with variable camera payloads,including NightHawk and Viewpro with LRF.Loitering Munition Development: Designed and executed a 3D automatic grenadedropping mechanism with advanced mission planning capabilities, Conducted researchand demonstration of this system at the Him-Droneathon event in Warila Pass, Leh.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

• Hybrid Propulsion UAV Experience: Proficient in both VTOL and multi-copter UAVs with internal combustion engines.• High Altitude Operations: Extensive experience working in high-altitude locations such as Tawang, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarkashi, and Rajasthan (MHOW) over a year.• VTOL flying Operation: Experienced in flying VTOL UAVs in FBWA (Fly-By-Wire A) mode.• R&D Expertise: Specialized in research and development of VTOL, fixed-wing and multirotor UAVs.• Logistics Drone Handling: Skilled in operating heavy-lifting logistics drones with capacities up to 120 kg.• Tuning and Calibration: Strong skills in tuning and calibration for drone testing using Mission Planner.• Mission Planner GCS: Expertise in using Mission Planner ground control software for flight planning, monitoring, simulation for High altitude operation.• System Integration and Testing: Hands-on experience with VTOL and fixed-wing UAV system integration, validation, development and testing.• Surveillance Cameras: Knowledgeable in the use of external imported cameras for surveillance applications.• Design and Modification: Competent in designing and modifying UAV systems for integration purposes.• RTK GPS and Flight Controllers: Proficient in RTK GPS systems and flight controllers, including PX4 (V5, V5+, X7+, Cube Orange) with Ardupilot.• DGCA Approved Pilot License: Holder of a DGCA approved drone pilot license.