CONTRACT PILOTS — FLY PROJECTS WITH txDroneCo

You run your own drone operation. We've got projects across the U.S.A. that need a pro.

Let's work together.

Join Our Contract Pilot Team

For certified pilots who run their own show.

We bring on independent, Part 107-certified contract pilots to fly mapping and data collection projects across Texas. You set your availability, bring your own aircraft, and deliver the data. We bring the project pipeline. It's a clean, professional working relationship between two businesses.

1

JOIN the network

Tell us your certs, gear, and where you fly.

How It Works

2

We Send Projects

When a job fits your area and equipment, we reach out with the scope and rate.

3

You Fly & Deliver

You accept the ones you want, fly to our data spec, and invoice us.

What we Look For

Required

  • Active FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certificate
  • Your own airworthy, mapping-capable aircraft (DJI Mavic 3E RTK / DJI M300|M350|M400 / Matrice 4E / Matrice 4T)
  • Your own liability insurance ($1M GL | $1M Auto)
  • A track record of clean, complete data captures

A Plus

  • LiDAR capability
  • Thermal capability
  • Experience on construction, engineering, or aggregate sites
  • Defined Standard Coverage in Local Area

Why Pilots work with us

Real project flow

We're busy, which means real opportunities — not one-offs a year.

You stay independent

Your business, your gear, your schedule, your call on every job.

Clear scopes, clear pay

Every project comes with a defined deliverable and rate before you accept. PASTE-PAY-MODEL (per-project / per-acre / day rate).

Prompt payment

PASTE-PAYMENT-TERMS (e.g., net-15).

STRAIGHT TALK

This is independent contract work, not employment. You're a business we hire for projects. You choose which projects to accept, you control how you fly them within the deliverable spec, and you're responsible for your own taxes, insurance, and equipment. If you want a steady seat on the team with training and a schedule, check out our employee pilot roles instead.

Ready to fly projects with us?

Join the Contract Pilot Team

txDroneCo welcomes qualified independent pilots from all backgrounds.