Agronomy Drone Specialist - Intern

We’re seeking a motivated Agronomy Drone Specialist Intern to support crop scouting, soil sampling, and precision agriculture, with an emphasis on agricultural drone scouting and day-to-day drone operations. Gain hands-on experience collecting aerial imagery, identifying crop issues, and turning field data into practical agronomic insights.

Key Responsibilities • Assist with drone flight planning, preflight checks, equipment maintenance, and safe field operations under appropriate supervision and FAA requirements. • Capture and organize aerial imagery for crop health assessments, stand counts, field mapping, and scouting follow-up. • Help process drone imagery and ground-truth findings through in-field scouting for weeds, insects, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. • Collect soil and tissue samples; record accurate GPS locations and field observations. • Assist agronomists in developing fertility and crop protection plans from scouting, sampling, and imagery data. • Support research plots, field demonstrations, and other seasonal farm operations as needed.

Qualifications • Currently pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Precision Agriculture, or a related field. • Interest in drone technology, crop scouting, and hands-on fieldwork; prior drone experience is a plus, not required. • Comfort using mobile apps, GPS, and digital mapping tools; strong attention to detail. • Competent with Microsoft 365 • Good communication skills, willingness to learn, and a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications • Previous experience in drone operations, crop scouting, farm operations, or ag research. • Familiarity with GPS systems, scouting apps, and agronomic data tools. • Interest in pursuing a career in drones, agronomy, seed sales, or crop consulting. • FAA Part 107 license (preferred)

What We Offer • Paid summer internship with competitive hourly pay and a flexible academic schedule. • Hands-on drone scouting, imagery analysis, soil sampling, and crop management experience. • Training and potential support toward FAA Part 107 remote pilot certification. • Opportunity for future full-time employment.

Compensation and Schedule • Paid internship – competitive hourly rate. • Seasonal position (typically May–August, flexible based on academic schedule). • Full-time hours with potential weekend work during peak periods. • Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for field travel.

Why Join Us • Work alongside experienced agronomists and gain real-world field experience. • Learn advanced techniques in crop management and precision agriculture. • Opportunity for career development and potential full-time employment after graduation.

*Drone flights will be conducted only by appropriately certificated pilots or under legally permitted supervision.