Drone Pilot - GIS/Mapping

Lnm1968 Llc; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LNM1968 is seeking a Drone Pilot with GIS/Mapping expertise in Rancho Cordova, CA to conduct UAV operations for topographic surveys, photogrammetry missions, and LiDAR data acquisition. You will plan flights using industry-standard software and deliver survey-grade geospatial deliverables.

The role requires FAA Part 107 certification, strong GIS/mapping knowledge, experience with Pix4D, DroneDeploy, and Metashape, and the ability to produce orthomosaics, DEMs, and point clouds for engineering

Qualifications

• 3+ years drone mapping and GIS experience.
• Proficiency with photogrammetry software (Pix4D, DroneDeploy, Metashape).
• Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, GlobalMapper).
• Understanding of surveying principles and coordinatesystems.
• Experience with DJI Enterprise drones (Phantom 4 RTK, Matrice series).
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct UAV flights for mapping, surveying, and LiDAR data collection.
• Plan missions with RTK/PPK for high-accuracy geospatial data.
• Process aerial imagery into orthomosaics, DEMs, and 3D models.
• Generate point clouds from photogrammetry and LiDAR data.
• Integrate drone data with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Establish ground control points and validate survey accuracy.

Skills

GIS mapping

Photogrammetry

UAV operations

DJI Enterprise drone operation

Ground control points

Python scripting for GIS

Education

GIS/surveying certification or degree

Tools

Pix4D

DroneDeploy

Metashape

ArcGIS

QGIS

TerraSolid/LP360

Job description

Operate drones for geospatial mapping, LiDAR data collection,photogrammetry, and GIS surveys. Process aerial data into accuratemaps, 3D models, and georeferenced deliverables for engineering andsurveying projects.

About theRole

As a Drone Pilot with GIS/Mapping expertise at LNM1968, you'llconduct UAV operations for topographic surveys, construction sitemonitoring, photogrammetry missions, and LiDAR data acquisition.You'll plan flight missions using industry-standard software,collect high-accuracy geospatial data, and process imagery intoorthomosaics, DEMs, point clouds, and other GIS deliverables.

This position requires FAA Part 107 certification, strongGIS/mapping knowledge, experience with photogrammetry software(Pix4D, DroneDeploy, Agisoft Metashape), and the ability to deliversurvey-grade data for engineering, construction, and governmentprojects.

KeyResponsibilities

• Conduct UAV flights for mapping, surveying, and LiDAR datacollection
• Plan missions with RTK/PPK for high-accuracy geospatialdata
• Process aerial imagery into orthomosaics, DEMs, and 3Dmodels
• Generate point clouds from photogrammetry and LiDAR data
• Integrate drone data with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Establish ground control points and validate surveyaccuracy

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years drone mapping and GIS experience
• Proficiency with photogrammetry software (Pix4D, DroneDeploy,Metashape)
• Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, GlobalMapper)
• Understanding of surveying principles and coordinatesystems
• Experience with DJI Enterprise drones (Phantom 4 RTK, Matriceseries)
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to projectsites

PreferredSkills

• LiDAR data processing experience (LP360, TerraSolid,LAStools)
• RTK/PPK post-processing and ground control point setup
• Civil 3D or AutoCAD experience for survey dataintegration
• Degree or certification in GIS, surveying, or geomatics
• Experience with construction site monitoring and volumetricanalysis
• Knowledge of Python scripting for GIS automation