Drone & Imagery Flex Intern

FrontlineGig, LLC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

FrontlineGig, LLC is seeking a drone field technician to perform aerial imagery capture over assigned project sites and neighborhoods. You will monitor canopy and rooftop conditions and take standardized tree measurements with species identification.

The role involves maintaining inventory records, tagging and updating maps, and documenting site work before and after operations. A commercial drone certification is required for independent flights.

Qualifications

• Independent flight assignments require commercial drone certification and authorization.
• Participants without certification may support ground-based inventory and documentation work.
• Enrolled in trade school/technical program or graduated within last 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Capture aerial imagery over project sites and neighborhoods.
• Monitor canopy and rooftop conditions.
• Take standardized tree measurements and identify species.
• Maintain inventory records, tagging, and mapping updates.
• Document site work before and after.

Skills

Aerial imagery

Canopy monitoring

Tree measurements

Species identification

Site mapping updates

Education

Trade school/technical training (recent graduate)

Tools

Drone equipment

Job description

Pay Paid. Details are confirmed on the application.

Schedule Assignment length and hours vary by project and are confirmed before you start.

Responsibilities

• Aerial imagery capture over project sites and neighborhoods
• Canopy and rooftop condition monitoring
• Standardized tree measurements and species identification
• Inventory records, tagging, and mapping updates
• Before and after documentation of site work

Required qualifications

• Independent flight assignments require appropriate commercial drone certification and authorization.
• Participants without certification may support ground-based inventory and documentation work.

Preferred qualifications

• Following flight rules and site protocols
• Consistent, accurate measurements
• Careful handling of equipment

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a trade school or technical training program, or have graduated from one within the last 9 months.

Additional requirements for this position

• Commercial drone certification required for independent flight assignments

Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection. A live position may also list its own requirements.