Drone Pilot & Field Data Analyst

trtwo; Parma; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Confidential Drone-Powered Precision Agriculture company seeks a Drone Pilot and Field Data Analyst. You will fly agricultural drones, collect multispectral data and produce actionable crop health reports for farming partners.

This role blends outdoor fieldwork with data analysis, ideal for someone passionate about agriculture and technology, with opportunities to influence farming decisions and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience with drone data collection and analysis in agriculture.
• Knowledge of multispectral, thermal and RGB imagery.
• Familiarity with photogrammetry software and NDVI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute drone survey missions over agricultural fields.
• Collect multispectral, thermal and RGB imagery data.
• Process drone data using photogrammetry software.
• Generate NDVI maps, crop health reports and irrigation recommendations.
• Maintain and calibrate drone equipment and sensors.
• Present findings to farmers and agronomists in clear, actionable reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

GIS

Italian

Communication

Education

Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Engineering or Geomatics

Tools

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

Company details are confidential. Apply to learn more about this opportunity.

Drone Pilot & Field Data Analyst

Career path toward Senior Field Analyst or Precision Ag Manager

Industry sectors

Agriculture & Food, Environment & Sustainability, Research & Development

Technologies you'll work with

Data Analysis, Python, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), Italian, Communication

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Salary Range

25,000 - 30,000 EUR/year + company vehicle

Job Description

A precision agriculture company specialising in drone technology and IoT is hiring a Drone Pilot and Field Data Analyst to join their team. You will fly agricultural drones, collect multispectral data and produce actionable crop health reports for farming partners.

This role combines outdoor fieldwork with data analysis - perfect for someone passionate about agriculture and technology.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute drone survey missions over agricultural fields
• Collect multispectral, thermal and RGB imagery data
• Process drone data using photogrammetry software (Pix4D, DroneDeploy)
• Generate NDVI maps, crop health reports and irrigation recommendations
• Maintain and calibrate drone equipment and sensors
• Present findings to farmers and agronomists in clear, actionable reports

Must-have Requirements

• ENAC drone pilot license (A2 minimum, STS preferred)
• Experience with DJI Matrice or similar agricultural drones
• Knowledge of GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS)
• Understanding of agronomy basics and crop growth cycles
• Valid driving license (field travel required)

Nice-to-have Requirements

• Degree in Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Engineering or Geomatics
• Python scripting for data processing automation
• Experience with IoT sensor networks
• Knowledge of EU CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) requirements

Personal Requirements

• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Detail-oriented in data collection and reporting
• Curious about agricultural innovation
• Good communicator who can explain technical data to non-technical farmers

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