Remote Drone Operations Lead: UAV Missions & Data

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Drone Operations Specialist to plan, execute, and manage UAV missions for a remote team. You will handle diverse payloads, data acquisition, and SOP development while ensuring compliance with flight regulations and industry standards.

The role emphasizes independent, client-facing work from a home office, with access to cutting-edge drone tech and ongoing professional training. A strong background in flight planning and data processing is essential.

Qualifications

• Remote pilot license and relevant endorsements.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in commercial drone operations.
• Experience with multisensor payloads (RGB, thermal, multispectral, LiDAR).
• Strong knowledge of UAV regulations, airspace restrictions, and safety protocols.
• Proficiency in flight planning software (Mission Planner, DroneDeploy) and data processing tools.
• Excellent understanding of aviation principles and meteorology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication for remote client management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex drone missions following safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Operate diverse drones and sensor payloads for data collection.
• Conduct pre-flight checks, post-flight analysis, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety protocols.
• Analyze collected data for reporting and client delivery.
• Develop and refine SOPs for drone operations.
• Manage drone equipment inventory and maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to define project requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues during missions.

Skills

Drone piloting

Flight planning

Regulatory knowledge

Data processing

Client communication

Independent work

Tools

Mission Planner

DroneDeploy

LiDAR software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Drone Operations Specialist to plan, execute, and manage UAV missions for a remote team. You will handle diverse payloads, data acquisition, and SOP development while ensuring compliance with flight regulations and industry standards.

The role emphasizes independent, client-facing work from a home office, with access to cutting-edge drone tech and ongoing professional training. A strong background in flight planning and data processing is essential.