About the role DroneShield (ASX:DRO) is seeking a skilled and motivated Drone Pilot to support our engineering, testing, and demonstration activities. This Sydney-based position reports to the Chief Remote Pilot and plays a key role in operating drones across a variety of environments and use cases, from product evaluation and data capture to live demonstrations and trials. Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations Conduct drone operations including flight planning, deployment, and reporting in accordance with CASA regulations, and ReOC requirements Travel regularly across NSW to support field testing, product evaluations, and demonstrations Maintain and operate a diverse fleet of drones at DroneShield’s testing facility and Sydney CBD office Manage and maintain drone inventory, including tagging, inspection, maintenance, and readiness Contribute to our internal drone intelligence database, including scanning for new platforms and capabilities Provide support to broader project delivery efforts across engineering and customer programs Ensure proper maintenance and configuration of flight control software and telemetry systems Be proactive in identifying and solving technical or operational issues—even outside of your immediate scope Undertake additional training and certifications as required to support evolving business needs Qualifications, Experience and Skills Essential: Current RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) and AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate) Familiarity with drone hardware systems, telemetry, and radio communication equipment Strong field troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment Willingness to travel frequently for data capture and testing exercises Availability to work onsite 1–2 days per week in Sydney CBD Desirable: Demonstrated experience in operating drones in complex environments (e.g. restricted airspace, controlled aerodromes, EVLOS, BVLOS) Hands-on experience with building, maintaining, and flying FPV and model aircraft (fixed-wing, multirotor, helicopter, glider) Proficiency with flight control software such as Betaflight, INAV, and ArduPilot Experience in drone racing, system tuning, and competitive configurations Strong background in electronics or mechanical systems Comfortable working in Linux environments, including command line tools, system monitoring, and networking Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.
