Top 32 Drone operator Jobs in Florida

Drone Pilot, Part Time and On Call, Mosquito Services, Kissimmee
Clarke —Kissimmee, FL
- $28 an hour
- Seasonal
- Clean driving record
- DOT physical examination
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
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Real Estate Photographer | Port St. Lucie / Fort Pierce
DeVore Design —Port Saint Lucie, FL
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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FPV drone pilot Brevard County FL
Daley Digital Co. —Brevard County, FL
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Drone Pilot (Lucid Drone Platform)
Vista Drone Cleaning —Miami, FL
- $51,324.16 - $120,000.00 a year
- Email
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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New Glenn Drone Specialist – Mission Ops
Blue Origin —Florida
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- DOT physical examination
- Team management
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Real Estate Photographer & Drone Operator
Realty Plans —West Palm Beach, FL
- $500 - $750 a week
- Choose your own hours
- Mid-level
- Reliable transportation
- 2 years
- Flexible schedule
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Flight Operations Drone Pilot
XTEND —Tampa, FL
- Military
- Travel
- Senior level
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Drone Show Ground Crew (Independent Contractor)
AeroPrecision Drones —Tampa, FL
- $225 a day
- Contract
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
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Survey Technician
Ensite Services —Port Saint Lucie, FL
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- Driver's License
- HVAC
- Flexible schedule
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STINGRAI UAS Specialist
HII —Tampa, FL
- $90,873 - $125,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
UAS Pilot- Transmission & Distribution
United Utility Power Services, LLC —Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- $25 - $40 an hour
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Analysis skills
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AEVEX AEROSPACE —Tampa, FL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Drone Pilot or Home Inspector W/ Drone License
Inspection Depot Inc. —Port Saint Lucie, FL
- $48 - $73 an hour
- Contract
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Residential
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Bees360 Vendor & Affiliate Opportunity – Drone Inspector - Florida
Bees360 Inc. —Tallahassee, FL
- $25 - $100 an hour
- Contract
- 21 years or older
- Construction experience
- Outdoor work
- Flexible schedule
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C-UAS Field Service Watchstander
Parsons —Miami, FL
- $30.58 - $53.51 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
AVO2
AEVEX —Tampa, FL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Flight Monitor, Amazon - Prime Air
Amazon.com Services LLC —Tallahassee, FL
- $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee assistance program
- 401(k) matching
5d
Full-Time Real Estate Drone Photographer/Videographer — MIADrones Inc.
MIADrones Inc —Miami, FL
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- On-the-job training
- Flexible schedule
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C-UAS Field Service Watchstander
EMD LLC —Miami, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- Mid-level
- Windows
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Senior UAS Pilot / Geomatics Specialist (Part-Time) (Tampa, FL) Hybrid/Remote
Tetra Tech —Tampa, FL
- $40 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- 401(k)

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Drone Pilot, Part Time and On Call, Mosquito Services, Kissimmee

Clarke -
Kissimmee, FL

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Job Details

Seasonal
$28 an hour

Benefits

401(k)
Employee assistance program
401(k) matching
Referral program

Qualifications

FAA Medical Certificate
Outdoor work experience
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
DOT Physical Certification
Math
Driving
Orienteering
GPS devices
Safety equipment
Computer skills
Pilot License
Remote Pilot Certificate
Respirator

Full Job Description

Do you enjoy working outdoors in challenging environments? Are you passionate about public health and cutting-edge drone technology? Join our team and help make communities safer and more comfortable by supporting aerial and ground mosquito control operations.

We're seeking a skilled Drone Operator who will be responsible for operating UAVs for mosquito control, conducting ground-based surveillance and treatment, and supporting field data operations. This role blends hands-on environmental fieldwork with advanced drone flight and geospatial data responsibilities.

This is an emerging market for Clarke. As such, right now we are looking for someone available to work part time and on call, likely approximately 2 weeks/month April – November. Shift will be 1st shift/day work Monday – Friday.

Key Responsibilities:

Drone Operations

Serve as Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) for mosquito surveillance and larvicide/adulticide applications.
Conduct pre-flight inspections, airspace coordination, safety briefings, and ensure FAA compliance.
Execute missions using RGB, thermal, LiDAR, photogrammetry, and mapping sensors.
Perform drone-based topographic surveys and volumetric analyses.
Maintain accurate post-flight records, maintenance logs, and mission reports.
Support aerial operations scheduling and coordination with the operations team.
Process and validate field-collected geospatial data.
Monitor accuracy of GIS and remote sensing data (QGIS, ESRI).
Implement quality control measures for survey and application data.
Reconcile GIS and field data with chemical usage and calibration records.
Ensure timely treatment intervals and accurate chemical usage reporting.
Monitor and maintain chemical inventory and equipment calibration.
Work independently or with seasonal teams in varied outdoor environments (heavy vegetation, uneven terrain, wildlife and sun exposure, etc.).

Minimum Requirements:

- Ability to work (1st/day shift Monday - Friday) approximately 2 weeks/month from April – November
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
- FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate (ability to take and pass within 30 days of hire).
- DOT physical and drivers file (ability to take and pass within 30 days of hire),
- Florida Public Health Applicator's License (ability to take and pass exam within 15 days of hire).
- - Please note that some state licenses and some contracts do require a criminal background check
- Florida Aerial Applicator's License (ability to obtain within 15 days of hire).

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Comfortability operating large pick up trucks with 20 foot trailers attached.
Comfortability working at heights up to 50 feet.
High school diploma or equivalent with strong math and computer skills.
Ability to wear a respirator at times (must be clean shaven on days respirator use is required)
Ability to work in adverse weather and lift up to 50-75 lbs.
Availability to deploy to Sarasota for drone work within 72 hours of notification.
Availability to travel as needed for the position, mostly within the state of Florida.
Comfortable navigating terrain with maps and GPS tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, Biology, or a related field.
Minimum 1-2 years of UAV experience and familiarity with FAA regulations.
Experience in mosquito control, pest control, or aquatics industries.
Knowledge of GIS platforms (QGIS, ESRI), remote sensing, drone mapping software.
Familiarity with systems such as Precision Vision, Map Vision.

PAY AND BENEFITS

This is a non-exempt hourly position and the hiring range for this position is expected to be $28/hour while performing drone activities.

Our positions are fantastic resume builders and we offer an outstanding FUN OUTDOOR team based culture! Benefits include spending your days outdoors in nature, rehire pay increases, paid volunteer time (Day of Caring), employee of the month recognition programs, paid internships, employee referral bonuses, a free employee assistance program, and 401K (Roth and Traditional) with generous match.

Clarke is a privately held public health, global environmental products and services company. For over 80 years, Clarke has been making communities around the world more livable, safe and comfortable. We do this by pioneering, developing and delivering environmentally responsible public health mosquito control to help prevent disease and control nuisances. Our global customers include governments, commercial and residential groups and international institutions such as UNICEF, and U.S. AID.

Working at Clarke, you will have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. You will learn from some of the most talented people in your field and make an impact on the world around us. With Clarke, you join an innovative and passionate team where people are the heart and soul of the organization, working together to create an environment where coworkers thrive and nature flourishes.

At Clarke, each individual can AND does make a difference. If you're looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills to impact the success and growth of a business...Clarke is the place!

If you're a drone pilot and interested in field experience with a desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Help us build a stronger, safer community-one drone mission at a time.

Apply now to lead new technology at the frontlines of mosquito control.

Clarke is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace

To apply, please submit resume at www.clarke.com

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