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Staffingine LLC

Drone Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

AIML analytics pipelines * Handle authentication access control rate limits and API lifecycle management * Data Pipelines Analytics Enablement * Build and manage drone data ingestion pipelines batch ...

Namely

Business Data Analyst

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our ... As a member of Zipline's centralized Data Science & Analytics team, you will serve as an embedded ...

Namely

Senior Data Analyst

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our ... As a member of Zipline's centralized Data Science & Analytics team, you will serve as an embedded ...

Zipline

Senior Data Analyst

South San Francisco, CA

$140K - $180K/yr

The drone is only 15% of what we've built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations. Our ... As a member of Zipline's centralized Data Science & Analytics team, you will serve as an embedded ...

Tex-Air Drone

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Drone Pilot & Data Specialist

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$30K - $40K/yr

Drone Pilot & Data Specialist Travel: Regular travel across TX, OK, and NM Position Overview This is a hybrid field-and-office role-- not strictly a flying job. As a Drone Pilot & Data Specialist ...

AeroVironment, Inc.

Data Analyst

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$130K - $190K/yr

Worker Type Regular Summary The Data Analyst will support to conceive, develop, mature, maintain ... reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian ...

AeroVironment

Data Analyst

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$130K - $190K/yr

Worker Type Regular Summary The Data Analyst will support to conceive, develop, mature, maintain ... reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian ...

Allan Myers, Inc

$70K - $85K/yr

Capture high-resolution imagery and LiDAR data for topographic mapping, site analysis, and quantity ... Conduct weekly or bi-weekly drone flights to document project progress. * Provide aerial data and ...

Wing

Aviation Safety Data Analyst

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$160K - $170K/yr

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics ... As an Aviation Safety Data Analyst, you will own the end-to-end safety data ecosystem while ...

Zipline

Senior Data Analyst

South San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

... drone delivery the fastest, most reliable, and most delightful logistics system in the world. As we ... As a member of Zipline's centralized Data Science & Analytics team, you will serve as an embedded ...

GeoAcuity LLC

GIS Analyst

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Experience with remote sensing, imagery analysis, or UAS/drone data products * Familiarity with ArcGIS Dashboards, StoryMaps, or Experience Builder * Interest in or exposure to AI/LLM integration in ...

Ferrovial

Data Analytics Manager

Austin, TX · On-site

POSITION: Data Analytics ManagerWORKSITE: 9600 Great Hills Trail, Austin, TX 78759JOB DUTIES ... navigation, drone data processing, and QA/QC verification using digital workflows.TRAVEL ...

GeoAcuity LLC

Experience with remote sensing, imagery analysis, or UAS/drone data products * Familiarity with ArcGIS Dashboards, StoryMaps, or Experience Builder * Interest in or exposure to AI/LLM integration in ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for drone data analyst in the United States is $82,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a drone data analyst?

Drone Data Analysts are professionals who collect, process, and interpret data gathered from drones (unmanned aerial vehicles). They analyze aerial imagery and sensor data to extract meaningful insights that support decision-making in industries such as agriculture, construction, surveying, and environmental monitoring. Their work involves using specialized software to process geospatial data, generate maps, and create reports. Drone Data Analysts often collaborate with pilots, engineers, and project managers to deliver actionable results from drone missions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a drone data analyst?

To thrive as a Drone Data Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, proficiency in data interpretation, and a background in GIS, remote sensing, or a related field. Familiarity with drone operation, photogrammetry software, and data processing tools such as Pix4D, ArcGIS, or QGIS is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help distinguish successful analysts in this position. These skills are important because they ensure accurate data collection, insightful analysis, and actionable reporting that drive informed decision-making across industries.

How do drone data analysts typically collaborate with field teams and other departments?

Drone Data Analysts often work closely with field operators who collect aerial data, as well as with project managers, GIS specialists, and engineers who use the analyzed results. Effective communication is essential, as analysts must translate raw drone data into actionable insights tailored to each team's needs. This collaboration ensures that data collection methods are aligned with project goals and that findings are clearly presented for decision-making. Regular meetings and shared digital platforms are commonly used to streamline this cross-functional teamwork.
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Drone Data Engineer

Houston, TX • On-site

Staffingine LLC
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$109K - $131K/yr

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Job description

Job Title: Drone Data Engineer
Job Location: Houston, Tx
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

  1. Drone Data Execution Engineer Skydio
  2. Drone Operations Data Execution
  3. Plan execute and optimize drone missions for inspection surveillance mapping and monitoring use cases
  4. Ensure reliable collection of highquality video image LiDAR and telemetry data
  5. Oversee mission execution across multiple sites and operational environments
  6. Skydio Platform API Integration
  7. Design and implement integrations using Skydio APIs for
  8. Mission planning automation
  9. Flight data retrieval
  10. Media videoimage ingestion
  11. Telemetry and metadata extraction
  12. Integrate Skydio drone data with
  13. Enterprise data platforms
  14. Asset management systems
  15. GIS systems
  16. AIML analytics pipelines
  17. Handle authentication access control rate limits and API lifecycle management
  18. Data Pipelines Analytics Enablement
  19. Build and manage drone data ingestion pipelines batch nearrealtime
  20. Normalize and enrich drone datasets with spatial temporal and asset metadata
  21. Enable downstream processing for
  22. Computer vision models
  23. Defect detection
  24. Asset condition monitoring
  25. Digital twin platforms
  26. Work closely with data science teams to operationalize AI models on drone data
  27. Systems Cloud Integration
  28. Integrate drone data with cloud platforms Azure

Required Skills Qualifications

  1. Core Technical Skills
  2. 810 years of experience in drone systems robotics or aerial data platforms
  3. Strong handson experience with Skydio API integration
  4. Proficiency in Python mandatory JavaScriptJava is a plus
  5. Experience with REST APIs JSON OAuth and webhooks
  6. Strong understanding of
  7. Drone telemetry
  8. Flight logs
  9. Sensor data RGB thermal LiDAR
  10. Data Analytics
  11. Experience handling largescale video and image datasets
  12. Familiarity with computer vision workflows and AI model integration
  13. Knowledge of GIS tools spatial data formats and mapping systems
  14. Cloud Systems
  15. Experience with cloud platforms AWS Azure GCP
  16. Knowledge of object storage streaming and data pipelines
  17. Understanding of edgetocloud architectures
  18. Domain Experience Preferred
  19. Oil Gas domain experience is prefererred

Skills

Mandatory Skills : Skydio, IOT - PYTHON, O&G Upstream