Drone Program Lead – Precision Agriculture & Training

AgState; Fonda (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match or pension

Medical, dental, vision

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

AgState is seeking a Drone Program Specialist to lead and manage its drone operations across the Iowa region. You will collect multispectral imagery, analyze crop health data, and drive new drone programs to advance precision agriculture for growers and agronomists.

The role requires independent work, strong technical skills in drone software and GIS, and the ability to train others while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating drones for agricultural applications.
• Strong understanding of precision agriculture techniques and crop management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate AgState’s multispectral drone to image grower fields and analyze data.
• Provide recommendations based on drone data to improve crop health and yields.
• Train and certify team members to operate drones and support drone applications.

Skills

Drone operations

GIS software

Data analysis

Agriculture knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Remote Sensing

Tools

Drone software

GIS platforms

Job description

AgState is seeking a Drone Program Specialist to lead and manage its drone operations across the Iowa region. You will collect multispectral imagery, analyze crop health data, and drive new drone programs to advance precision agriculture for growers and agronomists.

The role requires independent work, strong technical skills in drone software and GIS, and the ability to train others while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.