Drone Pilot for AI Training and Data Collection
Core
Operate advanced drones to collect high-quality datasets for training AI models in computer vision, sensor fusion, and autonomous navigation.
Role type
Senior IC drone pilot (AI data collection)
Builds
Datasets for autonomous navigation, object detection, and decision-making systems
Domain
Autonomous systems / AI training / Geospatial data
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Commercial drone pilot certification (EASA), LiDAR/thermal/RGB sensor operation, autonomous flight execution, flight planning software (Pix4D/DroneDeploy), post-flight data quality checks, sensor maintenance and calibration
Preferred skills
Machine learning workflows familiarity, computer vision concepts, geospatial data processing, 3D reconstruction techniques
Technologies
LiDAR, thermal imaging, RGB cameras, multispectral sensors, Pix4D, DroneDeploy
Responsibilities
Pilot drones in diverse real-world conditions to capture data for AI training, execute complex missions for aerial mapping and obstacle detection, collaborate with AI engineers to align data collection with model requirements, perform post-flight data quality checks and preprocessing, maintain and calibrate drones and onboard sensors, adhere to EASA and local aviation regulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
