Aerial AgriTech Pilot & Data Analyst

Placements24; Kimberley; Híbrido; CAD 34.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Drone equipment provided

Training in new drone technologies

Flexible schedule

Travel and per diem expenses for field

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Drone Pilot and Data Analyst to support farming operations in the Kimberley region. This hybrid role combines on-site drone flights with remote data processing, focusing on crop health, irrigation needs, and yield potential.

You will operate sensors, plan missions, perform maintenance, and generate NDVI maps and reports. The ideal candidate holds a valid commercial drone license, experience in agricultural mapping, and strong data analysis skills, with the

Formación

• Valid commercial drone pilot license (e.g., SACAA certification or equivalent).
• Proven experience operating drones for agricultural applications, including mapping and surveying.
• Proficiency with drone flight planning software and data processing platforms.
• Strong understanding of remote sensing principles and data analysis techniques relevant to agriculture.

Responsabilidades

• Operate agricultural drones equipped with various sensors (RGB, multispectral, thermal) safely and efficiently.
• Plan and execute drone flight missions according to operational requirements and safety regulations.
• Perform pre-flight checks, routine maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of drone hardware and software.
• Collect high-quality aerial imagery and sensor data from agricultural fields.
• Process and analyze drone-captured data using specialized software (Pix4D, DroneDeploy, Agisoft Metashape).
• Generate detailed reports and visualisations, including crop health maps, NDVI analysis, terrain models, and field condition assessments.
• Interpret data to identify crop stress, nutrient deficiencies, pest/disease outbreaks, and areas requiring specific management interventions.
• Collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to integrate drone data into broader farm management strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in drone technology, sensor capabilities, and agricultural data analytics.
• Ensure compliance with all aviation regulations and company safety policies.

Conocimientos

Drone operation

Data analysis

Sensor proficiency

Fieldwork

Communication

Herramientas

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Agisoft Metashape

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Drone Pilot and Data Analyst to support farming operations in the Kimberley region. This hybrid role combines on-site drone flights with remote data processing, focusing on crop health, irrigation needs, and yield potential.

You will operate sensors, plan missions, perform maintenance, and generate NDVI maps and reports. The ideal candidate holds a valid commercial drone license, experience in agricultural mapping, and strong data analysis skills, with the