Corporate Drone Operator

Aquent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Freelance Drone Operator to support their Dallas-based studio team, delivering aerial photography and videography for corporate projects.

You will join a small, flexible crew, plan safe flights, and collaborate with internal producers to translate briefs into compelling visuals.

On-site work in Dallas with badge and background check; 3-month contract with potential for extension; compensation is hourly or day rate commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Active FAA Part 107 certificate required for commercial drone operations.
• Portfolio demonstrating professional aerial video/stills for corporate clients.
• Strong understanding of airspace rules, permissions, and risk assessment.
• Ability to follow creative briefs and work with producers on set.
• On-site Dallas work with badge and background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Capture drone video and stills for facility overviews and B-roll.
• Plan flights and ensure fully compliant, safe operations.
• Collaborate with producers to translate briefs into shot lists.
• Coordinate with ground crew to match lighting and framing.
• Deliver ready-to-edit aerial footage with consistent color and stability.

Skills

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Corporate Aerial Portfolio

Safety & Regulatory Expertise

Producer Collaboration

Site Clearance

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve

Job description

Job Title: Freelance Drone Operator – Corporate Video/Photo

Location: Dallas, TX (Supporting projects tied to Dallas campus; badge + background check required)

Schedule: As-needed day-player (Flexible hours within an 8–16 hours/week pool depending on project load)

Duration: 3-Month Contract with strong potential for ongoing extension

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate / Day rate commensurate with experience and certs

About the Role

Aquent is partnering with a leading global semiconductor and electronics company to find a Freelance Drone Operator to support corporate video and photography projects for their Dallas-based studio team.

In this role, you will join a small, flexible crew rotation providing high-quality aerial coverage for facility overviews, corporate storytelling, and select technical product or demo content. You’ll work closely with internal producers to complement the work of ground-based camera and photography teams, delivering clean, stable visuals suitable for executive and B2B audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Aerial Photography & Videography: Capture professional drone video and stills for:
  • Commercial facility, lab, and campus overviews.
  • B-roll and supporting imagery for corporate, B2B, and internal communications.
  • Select product, demo, or culture-focused content where aerial perspectives add visual impact.
• Flight Planning & Compliance: Plan and execute safe, fully compliant flight operations in and around corporate locations.
• Production Collaboration: Work with internal producers to translate creative briefs into precise aerial shot lists and flight paths.
• Crew Integration: Coordinate closely with ground-based camera operators and photographers to ensure aerial assets match the overall visual style and production plan.
• Asset Quality: Deliver clean, stable, color-consistent video footage and stills ready for post-production integration.

Required Qualifications

• FAA Certification: Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (or equivalent required commercial certification).
• Corporate Aerial Portfolio: Demonstrated commercial/B2B drone portfolio showcasing stable, professionally composed video and still photography.
• Safety & Regulatory Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of airspace regulations, local flight restrictions, safety protocols, and risk assessment.
• Producer Collaboration: Proven ability to take direction on set and work efficiently within corporate creative guidelines.
• Site Clearance: Ability to work on-site in Dallas, pass a background check, and obtain a site badge.

Nice-to-Have

• Dallas-area location with flexibility to support short-notice on-site shoots as production schedules change.
• Experience collaborating on sets alongside ground camera and grip teams to match lighting, color, and framing stylistically.
• Familiarity with corporate production environments (live events, town halls, marketing shoots, or technical facilities).
• Basic working knowledge of NLE software (Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve) to understand downstream post-production handoff requirements.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.