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Staffingine LLC

Drone Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

Drone Operations Data Execution * Plan execute and optimize drone missions for inspection ... Enable downstream processing for * Computer vision models * Defect detection * Asset condition ...

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Drone Pilot - Lidar Specialist

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

You'll operate drones for field missions, handle data uploads and processing, and work with our ... drone maintenance and software updates. · Capture and manage aerial data, process imagery, and ...

Mach Industries

Field Drone Technician

Huntington Beach, CA · On-site

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Collect and process aerial data and system logs according to test and operational requirements ... Stay current with evolving drone technologies, FAA rule changes, and industry trends. Required ...

Mach Industries

Field Drone Technician

Huntington Beach, CA

$20.75 - $28.50/hr

Collect and process aerial data and system logs according to test and operational requirements ... Stay current with evolving drone technologies, FAA rule changes, and industry trends. Required ...

FOCUSPOINT

Drone Operator

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$16.75 - $22.50/hr

Data Acquisition & Analysis * Capture, process, and validate aerial data using advanced drone platforms. * Collaborate with internal stakeholders and analysts to extract insights from collected data.

FOCUSPOINT

Drone Pilot - 3rd Shift

Nashville, TN · On-site

Drone Pilot - 3rd Shift Location: Brentwood, TN Shift: Monday-Friday, 12a-8a Travel: ~10 percent ... Capture, process, and validate aerial data using advanced UAS platforms * Work with internal teams ...

MKEC Engineering

GIS/CAD Technician

Overland Park, KS · On-site

UAS aerial surveying (drone) data processing. * Interpret legal documents from abstract title binders including legal descriptions. * Assist in civil design plan production. * Maintain quality data ...

MKEC Engineering

GIS/CAD Technician

Wichita, KS · On-site

UAS aerial surveying (drone) data processing. * Interpret legal documents from abstract title binders including legal descriptions. * Assist in civil design plan production. * Maintain quality data ...

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How much do drone data processing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for drone data processing in the United States is $20.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Drone Data Processing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Drone Data Processing, expertise in geospatial analysis, image processing, and proficiency in data management are crucial, often supported by a background in GIS, remote sensing, or a related field. Familiarity with software such as Pix4D, DroneDeploy, Agisoft Metashape, as well as certifications in drone piloting or GIS are typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication skills help professionals excel in collaborating with field teams and translating data into actionable insights. These skills are vital to ensure accurate, efficient data interpretation that supports business, construction, or environmental decision-making.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for a Drone Data Processing specialist?

A Drone Data Processing specialist typically spends their day uploading and organizing raw drone-captured imagery, processing datasets to create accurate maps, models, or reports, and conducting quality assurance checks to ensure data integrity. The role often involves collaborating with drone pilots, project managers, and technical teams to clarify project objectives and deliverables. Specialists may also troubleshoot software or data issues, document workflows, and present findings to clients or stakeholders. This dynamic work environment requires both technical acumen and communication skills to convert aerial data into valuable, actionable insights.

What is a Drone Data Processing job?

A Drone Data Processing job involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data captured by drones for various applications such as mapping, agriculture, construction, and inspections. Professionals in this field use specialized software to process aerial images, generate 3D models, and extract insights from the data. The role requires expertise in GIS, photogrammetry, and data management to ensure accurate and actionable results.

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Drone Data Engineer

Drone Data Engineer

Staffingine LLC

Houston, TX • On-site

$109K - $131K/yr

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Posted 29 days ago

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