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Drone Job Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking a Drone Operator to build, program, and fly the drones our turret shoots down, and to run the flight side of demos in front of customers. You own the fleet end to end: airframes ...

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Modern toolkit: 4D planning, reality capture, drone workflows, model-based layout * Full benefits + Nevada: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, parental leave, PTO -- no state income tax What You ...

Site surveys, inspections, CAD, or GIS mapping, and data entry Construction, HVAC, electrical, or similar hands-on fields Land surveying, utility locating, archaeology, drone photography, or other ...

Site surveys, inspections, CAD, or GIS mapping, and data entry Construction, HVAC, electrical, or similar hands-on fields Land surveying, utility locating, archaeology, drone photography, or other ...

Safety Manager

Sparks, NV · On-site

$48.24/hr

Halo provides turnkey QA/QC and commissioning management, BIM-driven 3D/4D execution, logistics coordination, LiDAR scanning and drone deployment, vendor and project management, and general staff ...

Safety Manager

Sparks, NV · On-site

$56 - $77/hr

Halo provides turnkey QA/QC and commissioning management, BIM-driven 3D/4D execution, logistics coordination, LiDAR scanning and drone deployment, vendor and project management, and general staff ...

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Halo provides turnkey QA/QC and commissioning management, BIM-driven 3D/4D execution, logistics coordination, LiDAR scanning and drone deployment, vendor and project management, and general staff ...

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Inspector 2

Sparks, NV · On-site

$104 - $114.40/hr

Halo provides turnkey QA/QC and commissioning management, BIM-driven 3D/4D execution, logistics coordination, LiDAR scanning and drone deployment, vendor and project management, and general staff ...

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Inspector 2

Sparks, NV · On-site

$68.88 - $75.77/hr

Halo provides turnkey QA/QC and commissioning management, BIM-driven 3D/4D execution, logistics coordination, LiDAR scanning and drone deployment, vendor and project management, and general staff ...

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... drone operation, PC and laptop computers and company software programs -Demonstrated ability to program and test microwave radios, routers and equipment -Demonstrated skills and ability to perform ...

Inspector 2 - Site A

Sparks, NV · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Halo provides turnkey QA/QC and commissioning management, BIM-driven 3D/4D execution, logistics coordination, LiDAR scanning and drone deployment, vendor and project management, and general staff ...

Safety Specialist

Sparks, NV · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Halo provides turnkey QA/QC and commissioning management, BIM-driven 3D/4D execution, logistics coordination, LiDAR scanning and drone deployment, vendor and project management, and general staff ...

Inspector 1 - Site B

Sparks, NV · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Halo provides turnkey QA/QC and commissioning management, BIM-driven 3D/4D execution, logistics coordination, LiDAR scanning and drone deployment, vendor and project management, and general staff ...

... drone operation, PC and laptop computers and company software programs -Demonstrated ability to program and test microwave radios, routers and equipment -Demonstrated skills and ability to perform ...

... drone operation, PC and laptop computers and company software programs -Demonstrated ability to program and test microwave radios, routers and equipment -Demonstrated skills and ability to perform ...

Inspector 2 - Site B

Sparks, NV · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

Halo provides turnkey QA/QC and commissioning management, BIM-driven 3D/4D execution, logistics coordination, LiDAR scanning and drone deployment, vendor and project management, and general staff ...

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How much do drone job jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for drone job in Reno, NV is $20.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.98 and $22.07 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Drone Job vs Drone Pilot?

AspectDrone JobDrone Pilot
Required CredentialsVaries; may include certifications, licenses, or training depending on roleFAA Part 107 certification required
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, filming, surveying, or inspection sitesFlying drones in controlled or outdoor environments
Employer & Industry UsageMedia, agriculture, construction, inspection companiesMedia production, surveying, inspection services
Common Search & ComparisonBroader roles involving drone operation and related tasksSpecific role focused on piloting drones professionally

Drone Jobs encompass a variety of roles that may include data analysis, editing, or technical support, whereas Drone Pilots specifically operate drones for filming, surveying, or inspection. While both roles require drone operation skills, Drone Pilots typically need FAA certification and hands-on flying experience. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right position aligned with their skills and certifications.

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Infographic showing various Drone Job job openings in Reno, NV as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,040 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Drone Operator and Engineer

Sentradel

Minden, NV • On-site

$70 - $110/hr

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

About Sentradel

Over 90 percent of combat deaths in Ukraine are caused by small drones. In Colombia, over 100 military and police officers have been killed by cartel operated drones. Shahed drones hit civilian and military targets across the Middle East uncontested. Unjammable fiber optic and AI controlled drones are making the threat cheaper, faster, and harder to stop. This problem will only get worse.

Sentradel is a defense startup building autonomous, low cost kinetic turret systems designed to defeat Group 1 (small FPV drones) and low flying Group 2 drone threats. We have shot down dozens of drones in live fire testing, have active Department of War agreements, commercial partnerships, and sales.

How we work

Full time, in person at our Minden, Nevada office. We also travel and test frequently at ranges across the US with partners and customers.

Job Overview

Every live fire test we run needs a target in the air. We are seeking a Drone Operator to build, program, and fly the drones our turret shoots down, and to run the flight side of demos in front of customers. You own the fleet end to end: airframes, firmware, flight profiles, and the repairs between sorties.

Responsibilities
  • Build, wire, solder, and repair the target drone fleet
  • Flash and configure flight controllers, tune aircraft for repeatable test profiles
  • Modify ArduPilot source to get behavior stock firmware will not do, including speed caps, failsafes, and autonomous attack profiles
  • Plan and fly autonomous missions that produce consistent, repeatable engagements for the turret
  • Serve as pilot in command at range tests and customer demos across the US
  • Own batteries, radios, ground stations, and spares so a test day never stops for a missing part
  • Pull flight logs and turn them into usable test data for the engineering team
Qualifications
  • Extensive ArduPilot experience: Mission Planner, parameter tuning, custom builds, and reading a log to explain why the aircraft did what it did
  • You can read the ArduPilot codebase, modify it, compile it, and flash it yourself
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • You have built drones from bare frames: soldering, wiring, ESCs, motors, power, and RF
  • Expert level stick time, manual and autonomous
  • You have fixed a broken aircraft in the field and flown it again the same day
Bonus Skills
  • INAV or Betaflight experience
  • Python or C++
  • FPV and fixed wing experience
  • Prior military or commercial UAS operations background
US Person Requirement

Sentradel is a US defense contractor and this role involves access to export-controlled technical data. Applicants must be a US Person as defined under ITAR (22 CFR 120.62): a US citizen, US lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or a protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

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