Drone Pilot
ESPN
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bristol, CT
Contract type: Full time
Demand for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS or drone) for use in productions across ESPN is rapidly growing. As a Drone Pilot I, you will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of drones within production and broadcast environments. You will work on assigned projects and productions.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure safe operation of Unmanned Aerial Systems (drones) in compliance with company policy and applicable regulations.
- Maintain records as required for training, flights, and equipment.
- Serve as remote pilot in command or visual observer as needed.
- Assist with UAS clearances and approvals as assigned.
- Assist with research, testing, and implementation of new technologies, workflows, products, and applications.
- Assist with maintenance, logging, and upkeep on the fleet of company-owned UAS.
- Train and maintain currency in flight procedures and techniques.
- Collaborate with Drone Operations team and follow priorities as outlined by Production Operations management.
- Hours will depend on production needs and will include nights and weekends.
- Minimum 3 years experience with live sports production, including specialty camera operation and media editing.
- Valid FAA Part 107 certification.
- Valid US driver's license.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Part 107 regulations.
- Experience in UAS operations within a production environment.
- Experience in non-linear based editing systems.
- Minimum of 50 logged UAS flight hours.
- Regular travel will be required to event/production sites.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Knowledge of Walt Disney Company organization.
- Minimum 3 years experience with live sports production, including specialty camera operation and media editing.
- Bachelor's Degree in Media Production, Communications, Aviation, or Related Field, or equivalent experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
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