Drone Pilot

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc.; Morehead City (NC); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Unmanned Safety Institute, Inc. is seeking drone pilots in North Carolina for residential and commercial building inspections. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position paid per inspection.

You must have an FAA Part 107 license and your own drone, capable of documenting with a high‑quality camera. Duties include coordinating with dispatch and property owners, scheduling and conducting inspections, and returning inspection data via our reporting software.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient with LAANC (AirMap or Kittyhawk) and obtain Airspace Authorizations.
• Active FAA Part 107 UAV license, driver’s license, and liability insurance.
• Must own a drone with 1080p camera and be able to operate in less-than-ideal conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform roof, elevation, and interior/exterior inspections.
• Coordinate with dispatch and property owners; schedule inspections.
• Complete inspections and return data via reporting software; present professionally.

Skills

LAANC proficiency

Airspace Authorizations

FAA Part 107

Tools

AirMap

Kittyhawk

Job description

We are seeking drone pilots, who have their own personal drone, with an FAA part 107 license for residential and commercial building inspections. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position with pay based per inspection (Not hourly). Duties include inspecting residential and commercial buildings. This involves operating your UAV in accordance with all applicable Rules and Regulations. Pilots must be comfortable operating drone within close proximity to buildings and other objects.

Responsibility/Duties

Pilots will conduct roof, elevation, and Int/Ext inspections in compliance with our reporting software. Responsibilities include coordinating with dispatch and property owners, schedule inspections, completing inspections, and return data from inspections. Pilots will be required to act & present themselves in a professional manner while representing Inspection Depot and project DroneSnap.com and our clients.

Required Qualifications

• Must be Proficient in LAANC (AIRMAP OR KITTYHAWK), Airspace Authorizations(FAA DRONE ZONE)
• Must have an active FAA part 107 UAV license, driver’s license, and liability insurance.
• Must have own drone. Must be a good quality drone able to fly in less than ideal conditions and a good quality camera (1080p minimum)
• Must have reliable transportation (local travel required)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $48.00 - $73.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• FAA Part 107 License (Required)

Work Location: In person