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FAA-107 Drone Pilot with equipment

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Remote

$90/hr

Hold a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. * Own professional drone equipment capable of producing high-quality photo and video content. * Have reliable transportation. * Maintain current ...

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Entry Level Drone Operator Pilot

$20 - $21/hr

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San Diego, CA · Remote

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Charlotte, NC · Remote

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Saint Louis, MO · Remote

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Philadelphia, PA · Remote

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Memphis, TN · Remote

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FAA-107 Drone Pilot with equipment

PhotoDrone.com®

Fort Lauderdale, FL • Remote

Veteran-friendly

$90/hr

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FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot – Independent Contractor

Join the Founding Team at PhotoDrone.com®

Location: South Florida (Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and surrounding areas)

Are you an experienced FAA Part 107-certified drone pilot looking to grow your business while working with an exciting new company?

PhotoDrone.com® is launching in South Florida with the vision of becoming one of America's premier providers of professional drone photography services. We are building a network of highly qualified independent drone pilots who share our commitment to professionalism, safety, and outstanding customer service.

This is an opportunity to become one of our founding pilots as we launch locally and expand throughout Florida and eventually nationwide.

What We Do

PhotoDrone.com® connects residential, commercial, and government clients with skilled FAA-certified drone pilots for a wide range of aerial imaging services, including:

  • Real estate photography
  • Commercial properties
  • Construction progress documentation
  • Roofing and insurance inspections
  • Marketing and promotional photography
  • Accident scene documentation
  • Special events
  • Additional commercial aerial imaging services

Pilot Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Hold a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
  • Own professional drone equipment capable of producing high-quality photo and video content.
  • Have reliable transportation.
  • Maintain current drone liability insurance.
  • Be legally authorized to work as an independent contractor.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Deliver high-quality work on schedule.
  • Be dependable, professional, and safety-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with DJI or equivalent commercial drone platforms.
  • Professional photography and editing experience.
  • FAA LAANC knowledge and airspace experience.
  • Ability to travel within South Florida as assignments require.

Why Join PhotoDrone.com®?

  • Receive qualified customer leads.
  • Focus on flying while we handle marketing, scheduling, customer service, and business support.
  • Flexible schedule—you choose the assignments you accept.
  • Become part of a company with a vision for national expansion.
  • Opportunity to grow with the company from its earliest stages.

If you're a motivated FAA-certified drone pilot who wants to help build the next nationally recognized drone photography brand, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and become one of the founding pilots of PhotoDrone.com® in South Florida.

Company Description

About PhotoDrone.com®

PhotoDrone.com® is an innovative South Florida startup building a nationwide marketplace for professional drone photography. Using automation, artificial intelligence, and a network of FAA Part 107-certified drone pilots, we're making aerial imaging faster, more accessible, and more affordable for businesses and consumers. We serve industries including real estate, construction, insurance, legal, hospitality, and commercial marketing. As an early team member, you'll help shape our operations, technology, and culture while working directly with experienced business leaders. If you're entrepreneurial, enjoy solving problems, and want to help build a national brand from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.