Drone Pilot for AI Training and Data Collection

Job overview

The Drone Pilot for AI Training and Data Collection role is onsite in San Francisco, CA. Compensation is not specified. The role supports AI model development for autonomous navigation, computer vision, and sensor fusion through real-world drone data collection. The pilot conducts drone missions using advanced sensors, checks and preprocesses collected data, and maintains flight equipment. This work supplies AI engineers and autonomous systems teams with datasets for training and validating perception, navigation, and decision-making systems.

What you'll do

• Pilot drones equipped with cameras, LiDAR, thermal imaging, and other sensors to collect datasets
• capture data in varied real-world conditions
• conduct aerial mapping, 3D reconstruction, obstacle detection, and object-tracking missions
• coordinate data requirements with AI and machine-learning teams
• perform post-flight data checks and initial preprocessing
• operate drones manually and autonomously
• comply with FAA and local aviation rules
• maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot drones and sensors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

drone pilot

ai training

data collection

san francisco ca

autonomous navigation

computer vision

sensor fusion

lidar

thermal imaging

faa part 107

tsmg

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

FAA Part 107 or equivalent commercial drone pilot certification; experience with advanced sensors, autonomous flight, flight-planning software, geospatial analysis, and machine-learning workflows.

About the employer

TSMG is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.