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Drone Operations Intern

Ag Intellect LLC
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Drone Ops & Crop Scouting Locations (base/coverage): Riley, Clay Center, Clyde, Abilene, Council Grove (North-Central KS)

Pay: $17–$20/hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Semester: as available / as needed • Summer: Full-time Start: Flexible (Spring/Summer 2026)

About Ag Intellect

Ag Intellect LLC provides drone-based scouting and aerial application support for Kansas producers. We combine hands-on field work with modern ag tech to help farmers make timely, confident decisions.

The role (what you’ll do)

This is an all-around internship with a heavy focus on field operations and scouting. You’ll work alongside our team on real jobs and learn the full workflow.

Drone operations support

  • Help prep and run daily drone ops: checklists, site setup, flight support, safety and compliance steps
  • Battery logistics, charging workflows, transport readiness, and job-site organization
  • Cleaning and basic maintenance (keeping equipment reliable and “season-ready”)
  • Assist with documentation: flight logs, job notes, and simple reporting
  • Eligibility for PIC responsibilities: Interns may become eligible for drone spraying PIC responsibilities upon demonstrating readiness and meeting credential requirements (FAA Part 107 and applicable KDA pesticide licensing).

Crop scouting & field support

  • Walk fields and record observations (weed pressure, stand issues, pests/disease signs, crop stress)
  • Take quality photos/notes and help turn observations into clear updates for customers
  • Support job planning around weather, timing, and field conditions

Operations & data

  • Enter and organize data in Excel/Google Sheets (jobs, acres, notes, equipment logs)
  • Help keep schedules and routes organized across multiple towns/areas
  • General shop/yard organization and “make tomorrow easier” tasks

What we’re looking for

  • Current college student (Agronomy, Ag Business, Precision Ag, Aviation, Engineering, Data/Analytics, or related)
  • Comfortable working outdoors in heat, wind, dust, and uneven terrain
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally between job sites
  • Strong attention to detail, safety-minded, dependable, and eager to learn
  • Basic computer skills (Excel/Sheets)

Preferred (not required)

  • Agriculture background or scouting/spraying experience
  • Drone interest/experience (FAA Part 107 is a plus; we can help you work toward it)
  • Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting mindset

Physical requirements

  • Lift/carry up to ~50 lbs at times, stand/walk for extended periods, and work longer days during peak season.

What you’ll get

  • Paid, hands-on experience in ag drone operations + scouting
  • Direct mentorship and real responsibility (not “busy work”)
  • Strong summer hours and potential to return seasonally or grow into a long-term role

How to apply

Send:

  • Resume
  • A short note (5–8 sentences) on your background + why this fits
  • Your availability (semester + summer)