Aerial Herbicide Pilot | Drone Ops & Field Missions

Drone.vet; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Flexible Schedule

Growth with drone tech

Job summary

Opterra Solutions is a fast‑growing environmental and vegetation management company seeking a Commercial Drone Herbicide Applicator to operate the AE Vision J‑100 spray platform and apply herbicides across Florida and neighboring states. This field role involves travel, drone maintenance, and professional herbicide application in diverse environments.

The position requires strong safety focus, proven drone flight experience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team while

Qualifications

• Must hold a Part 107A license and proven drone flight experience.
• Understanding of drone systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, and safe UAV operation.
• Experience in herbicide applications, agriculture, vegetation management, or related fields.
• Ability to travel regionally for extended or multi‑day operations.
• Valid driver's license and strong safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial spray drones safely and efficiently.
• Plan and execute flight missions.
• Mix and apply herbicides per label requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair drone, battery, charger, and spray system issues.
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative inspections.
• Maintain flight, maintenance, and application records.
• Follow FAA, EPA, state, and company safety regulations.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Follow DOT and FAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to team‑lift up to 120 lbs.

Skills

Part 107A License

Drone flight experience

Drone systems maintenance

Herbicide application knowledge

Regional travel

Safety focus

Valid driver's license

Tools

AE Vision J-100

Job description

Opterra Solutions is a fast‑growing environmental and vegetation management company seeking a Commercial Drone Herbicide Applicator to operate the AE Vision J‑100 spray platform and apply herbicides across Florida and neighboring states. This field role involves travel, drone maintenance, and professional herbicide application in diverse environments.

The position requires strong safety focus, proven drone flight experience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team while