Drone Reality Capture Specialist for Digital Delivery
Jacobs
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Job summary
Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely operate commercial drones across construction, engineering, and facility projects in the United States. You will plan flights, maintain certifications, and deliver high-quality reality-capture data that supports BIM/VDC workflows.
The role emphasizes safety, precise data collection, and collaboration with project teams to align deliverables with schedules and designs.
Qualifications
- Must hold FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- 3+ years of experience operating commercial drones, preferably in construction/engineering environments.
- Strong safety mindset and ability to follow site procedures.
- Ability to develop flight plans and execute UAS operations around active sites.
Responsibilities
- Plan and conduct commercial drone flights per FAA regs and site procedures.
- Maintain pilot credentials, registrations, and flight logs.
- Process and check reality-capture data for deliverables.
- Support construction progress tracking and site coordination with teams.
- Collaborate with BIM/VDC teams to align data with models and schedules.
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Job description
Jacobs is seeking a technically focused Drone Pilot to safely operate commercial drones across construction, engineering, and facility projects in the United States. You will plan flights, maintain certifications, and deliver high-quality reality-capture data that supports BIM/VDC workflows.
The role emphasizes safety, precise data collection, and collaboration with project teams to align deliverables with schedules and designs.
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