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Drone Technician

Raptor Maps
Bakersfield, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
About Raptor Maps, Inc

Solar power is the largest source of new energy in the world. Raptor Maps is a fast-growing, venture-backed, MIT-born climate tech company building software to enable the solar energy industry to scale. We have the leading platform for remotely managed solar operations, and our mission is to make solar asset management and O&M dramatically simpler through better data, automation, and the integration of robotics. We serve tens of thousands of solar sites around the world with a dedicated and passionate team committed to having impact through work and advancing the renewable energy economy.

Our mission is groundbreaking, and we need great people to make it happen. Join us in building the digital backbone of a stronger, more scalable solar industry! ☀️

About The Role

Currently, we are looking for individuals located with the ability to travel long distances (300 miles) on short notice (< 3 days). This individual should be a current FAA Part 107 pilot with at least 2 years of experience operating DJI drones. Ideally, this candidate will have flown Raptor Maps inspections on utility scale solar sites previously and will have some familiarity with DJI Dock’s and DJI Flight Hub 2 software.

Qualifications

  • Current FAA Part 107 Pilot
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Candidate has a registered LLC entity
  • 2 or more years operating Drones
  • 1 or more years operating DJI drones
  • 50 or more drone flights at a solar farm
  • Familiarity with DJI Docks (Dock 1 and/or Dock 2)
  • Familiarity with DJI Flight Hub 2 Flight Planning Software
  • Basic mechanical, electrical, and carpentry skills

The Pay Range For This Role Is

300 - 800 USD per day(Abilene, TX)

300 - 800 USD per day(Bakersfield, CA)

300 - 800 USD per day(Saint Louis, MO)

Hourly Wage Estimation for Drone Technician in Bakersfield, CA
$45.00 to $67.00
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