Top 11 Drone pilot Jobs in Austin, Tx

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OpenDefense —Austin, TX
- $23.51 - $50.00 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
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Meridial —Austin, TX
- $6 - $65 an hour
- Senior level
Visual Observer (Contract Opportunity)
Zipline —Austin, TX
- $23 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- Mid-level
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Real Estate Photographer/Drone Photographer
Shoot2Sell Photography —Austin, TX
- $20 - $29 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Flexible schedule
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ATMA Energy —Austin, TX
- Contract
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
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Skyways —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Commercial
Advanced Drone Operator
Allen Control Systems —Austin, TX
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
RPAS Pilot — Manual Flight Operations | FAA Part 107 Required
Infravision —Austin, TX
- Full-time
- Military
- Travel
- US work authorization
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Drone Pilot

OpenDefense
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Contract
$23.51 - $50.00 an hour
8 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication
Teamwork
Outdoor work experience
Technical documentation
Driver's License
Commercial drone operation
Productivity software
Pilot License
Remote Pilot Certificate
Commanding aircraft

Full Job Description

Job Summary
The drone pilot supports our Engineering team from Austin, TX, focusing on field operations for drone hardware and software development. This role involves hands-on testing, validation, and quality assurance in R&D and customer-facing settings. The operator executes test protocols, manages autonomous flight operations during customer demonstrations, collects performance data, troubleshoots technical issues, and provides feedback to accelerate product development. This position is critical to ensuring our autonomous systems meet reliability and performance standards before deployment.
Responsibilities

Plan and execute structured flight test protocols
Coordinate logistics, including site preparation, safety briefings, and real-time flight monitoring
Capture, catalog, and analyze flight data, telemetry logs, and performance metrics for engineering review
Identify, document, and assist in resolving hardware and software issues
Perform comprehensive pre-flight and post-flight inspections, including system calibration and safety verification
Maintain robotics platforms and support equipment through scheduled maintenance and basic repairs
Track and manage field equipment inventory, including batteries, tools, and test instrumentation
Generate technical reports and provide actionable feedback to engineering teams for product improvement

Qualifications

Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
1-3 years of professional drone operations experience in test, research, or development environments
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing
Adaptability to dynamic, collaborative engineering environments with rapid development cycles
Must be located in Austin, TX area with reliable transportation
Availability for flexible scheduling
Physical capability to work outdoors in diverse weather conditions
Ability to stand for extended period during flight operations
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
Proficiency with standard office productivity software (Microsoft Office Suite)

Pay: $23.51 - $50.00 per hour

License/Certification:

Part 107 (Required)
Driver License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Austin, TX 78758 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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