Pragadeesh Raja S
About Pragadeesh Raja S
Pragadeesh Raja S is a Senior Technical Support Representative with expertise in UAV technology, particularly in autonomous flight systems. He has contributed to aerospace technology through doctoral research on autonomous navigation systems for drones and has held various positions in the field, including roles at the Indian Institute of Science and Skydio.
Work at Skydio
Currently, Pragadeesh Raja S serves as a Senior Technical Support Representative at Skydio. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's focus on UAV technology and autonomous flight systems. His responsibilities include providing technical support and expertise to clients, ensuring the effective operation of Skydio's products.
Education and Expertise
Pragadeesh Raja S has a strong educational background in aerospace technology. He is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Autonomous Systems Dynamics and Control at Cranfield University, expected to complete in 2024. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Autonomous Vehicle Dynamics and Control from Cranfield University and a Bachelor of Technology in Aerospace Engineering from Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology.
Background
Pragadeesh Raja S has accumulated diverse experience in the field of UAV technology. He worked as a Project Intern at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in 2018 and later as a Research Assistant at the same institution from 2018 to 2019. He also held the position of UAV Technician at Surveyar Ltd in 2023 and served as a Project Manager at Helvetis from 2020 to 2021.
Contributions to Aerospace Technology
Pragadeesh Raja S has contributed to the field of aerospace technology through his doctoral research focused on autonomous navigation systems for drones. His work includes vision-based autonomous navigation, which aims to enhance the ability of drones to fly autonomously. This research is significant in advancing UAV technology and applications.