FAA Certified Drone Pilot

Lnm1968 Llc; Rancho Cordova, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LNM1968 is seeking an FAA-certified drone pilot to conduct aerial photography, LiDAR data collection, photogrammetry, and infrastructure surveys in California. You will plan flights, execute missions, process imagery, and deliver data to project teams, upholding safety and FAA regulations.

The role requires Part 107 certification, flight experience with professional UAV systems, and the ability to work independently on diverse projects across outdoor environments in Rancho Cordova.

Qualifications

• 2+ years commercial drone flight experience.
• Experience with DJI, Autel, or professional UAV systems.
• Knowledge of flight planning software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Physical ability to work outdoors and carry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct UAV flight operations for mapping and inspection projects
• Plan flight missions and obtain necessary airspace authorizations
• Operate drones equipped with cameras, LiDAR, and thermal sensors
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations
• Maintain and troubleshoot drone equipment
• Process imagery and deliver data to project teams
• Complete flight logs and safety documentation

Skills

Drone flight experience

FAA Part 107 certification

Flight planning software

Tools

DJI drones

Autel drones

LiDAR sensors

Thermal cameras

Job description

Fly drones for aerial photography, LiDAR surveys, photogrammetrymissions, and infrastructure inspections. Operate advanced UASplatforms safely and efficiently for mapping projects.

About theRole

As an FAA Certified Drone Pilot at LNM1968, you'll operate UAVs foraerial photography, LiDAR data collection, photogrammetry, thermalinspections, and infrastructure surveys. You'll conduct flightplanning, execute missions, process imagery, and ensure safeoperations in compliance with FAA regulations.

This position requires FAA Part 107 certification, flightexperience, technical knowledge of drone systems, and ability towork independently on diverse projects.

KeyResponsibilities

• Conduct UAV flight operations for mapping and inspectionprojects
• Plan flight missions and obtain necessary airspaceauthorizations
• Operate drones equipped with cameras, LiDAR, and thermalsensors
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 107 regulations
• Maintain and troubleshoot drone equipment
• Process imagery and deliver data to project teams
• Complete flight logs and safety documentation

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years commercial drone flight experience
• Experience with DJI, Autel, or professional UAV systems
• Knowledge of flight planning software
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel
• Physical ability to work outdoors and carry equipment

PreferredSkills

• Experience with LiDAR-equipped drones
• Photogrammetry and GIS knowledge
• Thermal imaging and infrastructure inspection experience