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Leonardo DRS

Senior Quality Inspector

Germantown, MD · On-site

$57K - $74K/yr

Job Summary DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join our team in ... drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. Job ...

Leonardo DRS

Senior Quality Inspector

Germantown, MD · On-site

$57K - $74K/yr

Job Summary DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join our team in ... drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. Job ...

Leonardo DRS

Senior Quality Inspector

Germantown, MD · On-site

$57K - $74K/yr

Job Summary DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join our team in ... drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. Job ...

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Construction Inspector

Centennial, CO · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

... drone pilots, EEO Experts, Federal Documentation Experts, Traffic Control, Erosion Control, Public ... Successful candidates should be self-reliant but will receive guidance and support from senior ...

Leonardo DRS

Senior Quality Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$101K - $131K/yr

... drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. Job ... Ability to lead a group of engineers, technicians and/or inspectors * Responsible for leading ...

Leonardo DRS

Senior Quality Engineer

Germantown, MD · On-site

$101K - $131K/yr

... drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance. Job ... Ability to lead a group of engineers, technicians and/or inspectors * Responsible for leading ...

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How much do senior drone inspector jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior drone inspector in the United States is $75,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Drone Inspector vs Drone Maintenance Technician?

AspectSenior Drone InspectorDrone Maintenance Technician
CertificationsFAA Part 107, advanced drone operation, inspection certificationsFAA Part 107, drone repair, maintenance certifications
Work EnvironmentField inspections, site assessments, outdoor environmentsWorkshop, repair facilities, indoor environments
Industry UsageAerial inspections, infrastructure, constructionEquipment repair, drone servicing, maintenance
Search IntentComparing inspection roles, senior drone jobsDrone repair, maintenance careers

The Senior Drone Inspector primarily focuses on conducting aerial inspections of infrastructure and assets, requiring advanced flying skills and inspection certifications. In contrast, the Drone Maintenance Technician specializes in repairing and maintaining drones, often working indoors in repair facilities. Both roles require FAA Part 107 certification, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly. Understanding these distinctions helps job seekers find the role that best matches their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Senior Drone Inspector job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,278 per year, or $36.2 per hour.

Senior Drone Technician / Customer Success Manager

DMR TECHNOLOGIES INC

Lafayette, LA • On-site

$32K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Senior Drone Technician / Customer Success Manager
Location: Lafayette, LA
About DMR
DMR Technologies designs, manufactures, and supports American-built drones for agriculture, public safety, infrastructure, and commercial applications. We're building the future of drone technology from Lafayette, Louisiana.
Position Summary
DMR is seeking a Senior Drone Technician / Customer Success Manager to lead flight testing, customer support, product validation, and technical training for our commercial drone platforms.
This role is ideal for someone with experience flying agriculture, mapping, thermal, or inspection drones who enjoys solving technical problems and working directly with customers.
Responsibilities
  •  Flight test drones to ensure quality and reliability. 
  •  Troubleshoot hardware, software, and firmware issues. 
  •  Provide technical support via phone, email, and video. 
  •  Train customers and internal employees. 
  •  Develop troubleshooting guides, SOPs, and customer support workflows. 
  •  Support product demonstrations and field testing. 
  •  Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve products and customer experience. 
Qualifications
  •  FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Required) 
  •  3+ years of commercial drone experience preferred 
  •  Experience operating agriculture, mapping, thermal, or inspection drones 
  •  Strong mechanical and technical troubleshooting skills 
  •  Excellent communication and customer service skills 
  •  Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment 
Preferred Experience
  •  DroneDeploy, Pix4D, DJI Terra, or similar software 
  •  Electronics repair or assembly 
  •  Agriculture, surveying, utilities, or public safety drone operations 
Why DMR?
  •  Work on American-built drone technology. 
  •  Small, fast-growing team with significant advancement opportunities. 
  •  Diverse role combining flight operations, technical support, and product development.