Are you an experienced pilot with a passion for innovation and a knack for navigating the skies? If so, we invite you to join our Contract Pilot Directory at Draganfly.
As a leading pioneer in the drone industry, Draganfly is constantly seeking skilled pilots to collaborate with on a contract basis. Our service projects span a wide range of sectors, from agriculture and infrastructure to environmental and industrial inspections.
Our operations team meticulously reviews your completed application, conducting thorough due diligence. Subsequently, the application is forwarded to the director of field operations for the final stage of review and approval.
Upon successful approval, you will promptly receive an email containing the Draganfly Contract Pilot Agreement. We kindly request that you carefully peruse the document and affix your signature in the designated areas as indicated.
As part of the onboarding process, it is necessary for you to view a brief instructional video, register on the Draganfly platform, and successfully complete an online course and examination.
In order for a pilot to be assigned work, a series of conditions must be met:
– Firstly, there must be a mission available within your geographical area.
– The mission requirements must align with your specific skill set.
– Your drone equipment, including the camera, sensors, and software, must be compatible with the mission requirements.
If there is a project match, we will reach out directly.
If you need a steady full-time income, you’ll need to consider other options.
There are no guarantees for any pilot.
In order for a pilot to be assigned work, a series of conditions must be met:
– Firstly, there must be a mission available within your geographical area.
– The mission requirements must align with your specific skill set.
– Your drone equipment, including the camera, sensors, and software, must be compatible with the mission requirements.
If there is a project match, we will reach out directly.
If you need a steady full-time income, you’ll need to consider other options.
There are no guarantees for any pilot.
Tim Dunnigan, a retired U.S. Army Infantry Officer and accomplished technology entrepreneur, is the CEO & President of MMS Products, Inc., a defense technology solutions provider. He is also the Founder of CaptureTec, LLC, a defense consultancy group focused on supporting Warfighters through leadership and innovation. As COO and Co-founder of Talon Aerolytics, Tim led the development of the nation’s largest aerial drone services provider, expanding operations to all 50 states and facilitating digital data collection with AI analysis for national critical infrastructure.
As CEO and Founder of Strategic Integration, LLC, Tim developed and operated the CTED (Create, Test, Educate, Deploy) turnkey business model for defense consulting and technology integration. He has served America’s security interests abroad through multiple classified (TS/SCI) contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. Additionally, as the Founder of iK9, LLC (CVE SDVOSB), Tim co-authored the Veterans Administration’s (VA) training protocols for service dogs provided to Military Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Mr. Dunnigan is a Corporate Advisor with Integrated Defense Accelerator, Founder of the I’m a Hero Too Foundation [501(c)(3)], and a children’s book author. He holds an active Top Secret security clearance and is currently a Doctoral Student researching leadership efficacy in decision-making with regard to drone usage, where AI and machine autonomy are considered. Tim has been awarded six patents and has two patents pending for an aerial drone delivery system he developed to address capability gaps he witnessed during his multiple humanitarian trips to Ukraine.
Demand for drone hardware and services has never been greater. From emergency medical deliveries to agricultural management; community, government, and corporate drone usage is expected to see enormous growth up to and beyond 2028.
