Drone Opperator - KZN
Core
Operate drones/RPAS for aerial photography, inspections, surveying, mapping, and monitoring in varied environments.
Role type
Commercial drone operator / Remote Pilot
Builds
Aerial imagery, inspection reports, survey data, and maps for clients
Domain
Aviation / Surveying / Inspection
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
SACAA Remote Pilot Licence, aviation medical certificate, commercial drone flying experience, flight planning, payload operation, equipment maintenance, data processing, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Professional-grade drone operation, site assessment, risk management, client site representation
Technologies
Drones/RPAS, cameras, sensors, GPS, flight logs
Responsibilities
Conduct pre-flight planning and risk assessments, perform take-off/flight/landing operations, capture high-quality aerial data, conduct inspections and surveys, maintain equipment and logs, process and store flight data, monitor weather and airspace hazards, travel to project sites
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
