Drone Pilot
About The Position
DMR Technologies is recruiting drone pilots and aspiring agricultural drone operators to join the rapidly growing precision agriculture drone industry. Through our Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) program, operators launch their drone operation using DMR-provided spray drones, training, and operational support—without the large upfront equipment investment. Why This Opportunity Exists: Over 350 million acres are sprayed annually in the U.S. Agricultural drones represent a $500M–1.4B emerging services market Fewer than 1,000 licensed agricultural drone operators currently exist Demand for drone crop spraying and precision agriculture services continues to grow nationwide. What You’ll Do: Operate advanced agricultural spray drones (UAV / UAS) to support modern farming operations: Fly precision agriculture spray drones Apply crop protection products Perform GPS-guided crop spraying Maintain flight logs and follow FAA drone safety regulations Your work helps farmers reduce chemical use, increase yields, and modernize agriculture. Earnings Potential: Typical operator performance: 120 spray days per year 100 acres per day 12,000 acres annually Average service pricing: $15 per acrePotential operator revenue: $180,000 per year.
Requirements
- Interest in drones, aviation, or agriculture
- Experience with UAV / UAS flight operations
Nice To Haves
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (preferred)
- FAA Part 137 Agricultural Aircraft Operator certification (helpful but not required)
- Agriculture or farming background a plus
Responsibilities
- Fly precision agriculture spray drones
- Apply crop protection products
- Perform GPS-guided crop spraying
- Maintain flight logs and follow FAA drone safety regulations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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