Drone Jobs in Florida

Florida’s climate, coastline and construction boom make it one of the busiest states for commercial drone work. From property and infrastructure inspection to surveying and public safety, the drone jobs below come from Florida employers hiring now.

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Zone 5 Technologies

Guidance Navigation Controls (GNC) Engineer V/VI

San Luis Obispo, United StatesFort Worth, United StatesFort Walton Beach, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior
$197,000 - $265,000/yr
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AEVEX Aerospace

VP of Business Development Special Programs

Tampa, United States
On-siteFull-timeExecutive
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Applied Intuition

Software Engineer (Drone Stack)

Fort Walton Beach, United States
On-siteFull-timeMid-Level
$125,000 - $185,000/yr
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avav

Production Engineer

Sunrise, United States
On-siteFull-timeJunior
$74,500 - $113,500/yr
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Unusual Machines

Inspector

Orlando, United States
On-siteFull-timeJunior
$24 - $28/hr
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Unusual Machines

Build Assembler 2nd Shift (3PM - 11:30PM)

Orlando, United States
On-siteFull-time
$26/hr
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AEVEX Aerospace

Sr. Aerospace Engineer

Tampa, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior
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Northrop Grumman

Melbourne Engineering Center - Principal Systems Engineer

Melbourne, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior
$98,400 - $147,600/yr
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ngc

Melbourne Engineering Center - Principal Systems Engineer

Melbourne, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior
$98,400 - $147,600/yr
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snc

Field Service Technician II (Deployable)

Hurlburt Field, United States
On-siteFull-timeJunior
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T3i, Inc.

FPV Build/Flight Instructor

Navarre, United States
On-sitePart-timeJunior
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Unusual Machines

Motor Assembler 1st Shift (7AM - 3:30 PM)

Orlando, United States
On-siteFull-time
$24/hr
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Unusual Machines

Automation Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift 3:00 - 11:30PM

Orlando, United States
On-siteFull-time
$44/hr
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Unusual Machines

Automation Engineering Technician - 1st Shift 7:00 - 3:30

Orlando, United States
On-siteFull-time
$40/hr
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CACI International Inc

CIWS Weapon Systems Technician

San Diego, United StatesNorfolk, United StatesJacksonville, United States
On-sitePart-timeSenior
$68,400 - $143,700/yr
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avav

Electronic Technician

Sunrise, United States
On-siteFull-timeSenior
$68,000 - $103,750/yr
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Better Talent

Freelance Photographer - Real Estate and Vacation Rentals - Miami

Miami, United States
On-siteFull-time
$1,600 - $6,000
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Better Talent

Freelance Videographer - Real Estate and Vacation Rentals - Miami

Miami, United States
On-siteFull-time
$1,600 - $6,000
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Unusual Machines

Process Engineer 3rd Shift (11PM - 7:30AM)

Orlando, United States
On-siteFull-time
$36/hr
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T3i, Inc.

SUAS Field Service Representative

Navarre, United States
On-sitePart-timeSenior

Like all US commercial drone work, piloting jobs in Florida require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. The state’s mix of year-round flying weather, extensive coastline and active real estate and construction sectors drives strong demand for drone pilot jobs in surveying and mapping, roof and infrastructure inspection, real estate photography, and coastal and environmental monitoring. Hurricane season also creates recurring demand for post-storm damage assessment, a growing use of commercial drones.

Public safety is another significant employer, with Florida agencies among the earlier adopters of drones for search, rescue and emergency response. While piloting leads the market here, technical roles appear too. If you hold a Part 107 certificate and want steady commercial flying, Florida is one of the strongest states to look.

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Questions, answered

Do I need a Part 107 licence for drone jobs in Florida?
Yes. All commercial piloting in Florida, as elsewhere in the US, requires the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate.
What are the main drone industries in Florida?
Surveying, real estate and infrastructure inspection, coastal and environmental monitoring, post-storm damage assessment, and public safety.
Is Florida a good state for drone pilots?
Its year-round flying weather and active construction, real estate and public-safety sectors make it one of the busiest states for commercial drone work.
Are there seasonal drone jobs in Florida?
Yes. Hurricane season drives recurring demand for damage assessment and inspection work in addition to steady year-round activity.