Independent contractor

We need a licensed drone pilot with a mapping-capable drone to fly multiple mapping and aerial-imagery missions per day over the two major FLIBS areas.

• Fly multiple mapping and aerial-imagery missions per day to cover the two major show areas ("e.g., Bahia Mar and the Superyacht Village / Pier Sixty-Six area")
• Operate as Pilot in Command: own pre-flight checks, safety, and legal compliance for every flight
• Secure LAANC or airspace authorization for Fort Lauderdale show airspace before flying, if required (this is the pilot's responsibility, not Alliance Drone's)
• Coordinate flight timing with show management and the Data Collection Manager
• Deliver raw aerial imagery and mapping data on the upload schedule. Alliance Drone's team handles map and orthomosaic processing, so no mapping software is needed
• Keep flight logs and report any incidents immediately

• A mapping-capable drone ("e.g., DJI Matrice series or equivalent") with a photogrammetry-suitable camera or sensor

• Current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
• Registered mapping-capable drone with proof of UAS liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence)
• Able to secure LAANC or airspace authorization for Fort Lauderdale show airspace
• Comfortable flying multiple missions across a full show day
• Experience flying in busy, populated outdoor venues (marinas and waterfront a plus)

On-site Oct 26-30, 2026, flying multiple mapping missions per day once the show floor is set: no flights on the first setup day, missions ramping up through the week, tapering on the last day.