Drone Operations Project Lead
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Coordinate drone missions, pilots, equipment, and client logistics at QEA Tech across concurrent projects and changing field conditions.
As Project Lead, Drone Operations, you will prioritize project coordination over hands-on piloting. You will manage schedules, mission progress, equipment readiness, and data handoffs while supporting pilots across active projects. The work combines drone operations knowledge, client communication, and practical problem solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate schedules and logistics for concurrent drone missions
- Track project status, deliverables, risks, and delays
- Prepare drones, batteries, sensors, controllers, and RTK equipment
- Coordinate pilots, clients, and internal teams
- Support data quality checks before handoff
Requirements:
- Solid knowledge of drone operations
- Working knowledge of DJI Enterprise systems and payloads
- Understanding of photogrammetry and 3D data workflows
- Awareness of RPAS regulations and controlled airspace
- Ability to travel and work at remote job sites
Bring drone operations knowledge, project coordination, and client communication to QEA Tech’s growing Drone Operations team.