Solar Site Drone Pilot - Independent Contractor

Sitemark; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding training program

Independent contractor status

Job summary

Sitemark is expanding its US field capability and building a vetted network of pilots for solar sites. You will run real drone operations, select missions matching your gear, and deliver datasets that feed into reports used by top solar owners. Onboarding is provided and you will join a multinational team for support.

As an independent contractor, you’ll negotiate per-mission rates, manage field logistics, and maintain equipment and safety standards while traveling within your region.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 certificate in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate drones on solar site surveys across the US.
• Deliver high-quality data and reports per mission brief.
• Match missions to equipment and region, coordinating with the network.

Skills

FAA Part 107

Commercial UAS experience

Automated mission planning

Thermal imaging

Data management

Site safety

Travel willingness

US work authorization

Tools

Radiometric thermal sensor

GNSS/RTK/PPK capability

Job description

Sitemark is expanding its US field capability and building a vetted network of pilots for solar sites. You will run real drone operations, select missions matching your gear, and deliver datasets that feed into reports used by top solar owners. Onboarding is provided and you will join a multinational team for support.

As an independent contractor, you’ll negotiate per-mission rates, manage field logistics, and maintain equipment and safety standards while traveling within your region.