Remote UAV Operations Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote contractor

Competitive contract rate

Access to cutting-edge drone tech and/

Professional development and training

Long-term contract opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Drone Operations Specialist to lead planning, execution, and management of UAV missions from a home office. You will work across industries, ensuring safe, compliant flights and high-quality data delivery.

The role requires a Remote Pilot license, 4+ years in commercial drone operations, proficiency with a range of drones and sensors, and strong knowledge of aviation regulations. Remote work flexibility is a key benefit.

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience in planning and executing UAV missions for commercial applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities essential for data processing and reporting.
• Proficiency with flight planning tools and data processing workflows is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute complex drone flight missions per safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Operate drones and sensor payloads for data collection.
• Perform pre-flight checks, post-flight analysis, and system maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with drone regulations, airspace restrictions, 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 and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues during missions.

Skills

Remote work

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Time management

Client management

Tools

Mission Planner

DroneDeploy

Data processing software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Drone Operations Specialist to lead planning, execution, and management of UAV missions from a home office. You will work across industries, ensuring safe, compliant flights and high-quality data delivery.

The role requires a Remote Pilot license, 4+ years in commercial drone operations, proficiency with a range of drones and sensors, and strong knowledge of aviation regulations. Remote work flexibility is a key benefit.