Drone Pilot - GIS/Mapping

About the Role

As a Drone Pilot with GIS/Mapping expertise at LNM1968, you'll conduct UAV operations for topographic surveys, construction site monitoring, photogrammetry missions, and LiDAR data acquisition. You'll plan flight missions using industry-standard software, collect high-accuracy geospatial data, and process imagery into orthomosaics, DEMs, point clouds, and other GIS deliverables.

This position requires FAA Part 107 certification, strong GIS/mapping knowledge, experience with photogrammetry software (Pix4D, DroneDeploy, Agisoft Metashape), and the ability to deliver survey-grade data for engineering, construction, and government projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct UAV flights for mapping, surveying, and LiDAR data collection
• Plan missions with RTK/PPK for high-accuracy geospatial data
• Process aerial imagery into orthomosaics, DEMs, and 3D models
• Generate point clouds from photogrammetry and LiDAR data
• Integrate drone data with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Establish ground control points and validate survey accuracy
• Deliver GIS-compatible deliverables in industry-standard formats

Required Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (required)
• 3+ years drone mapping and GIS experience
• Proficiency with photogrammetry software (Pix4D, DroneDeploy, Metashape)
• Experience with GIS platforms (ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper)
• Understanding of surveying principles and coordinate systems
• Experience with DJI Enterprise drones (Phantom 4 RTK, Matrice series)
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Skills

• LiDAR data processing experience (LP360, TerraSolid, LAStools)
• RTK/PPK post-processing and ground control point setup
• Civil 3D or AutoCAD experience for survey data integration
• Degree or certification in GIS, surveying, or geomatics
• Experience with construction site monitoring and volumetric analysis
• Knowledge of Python scripting for GIS automation