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Aerial Imaging Intern
InternshipOn-site
Location
Hood River, OR
Salary
Not listed
Experience
Not specified
Posted
Today
Skills
faa part 107 remote pilot certificationdrone operationskydio x10 drone platformvt300-z gimballed cameraaerial imagery collectionimagery data labelingcomputer visionmachine learningmappingphotogrammetrydrone api integrationprogramming
Job Description
Summary: Overwatch Imaging is an imagery intelligence technology company focused on sensor autonomy for airborne missions. They are seeking a Summer Drone Operations & Computer Vision Intern to support drone operations, aerial imagery collection, and computer vision data development efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Study for and obtain FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification
- Learn operation and mission planning for the Skydio X10 drone platform with VT300-Z gimballed camera payload
- Conduct drone-based image and video collection missions
- Organize, process, and manage aerial imagery datasets
- Label imagery data for computer vision and machine learning workflows
- Support mapping and photogrammetry exploration activities
- Assist with testing and iterating computer vision models using newly collected data
- Explore drone API integrations and automation capabilities
- Create documentation and operational procedures for drone workflows
- Assist in development of demonstration and product marketing video content
- Present project findings and support internal team training on drone operations
Required Qualifications:
- Current student or recent graduate pursuing engineering, computer science, aviation, robotics, GIS, or a related technical field
- Interest in drones, autonomous systems, aerial imaging, robotics, or computer vision technologies
- Availability for approximately 15 hours per week during Summer 2026
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn new software platforms and technical systems quickly
- Comfortable working with hardware, field operations, and technical data workflows
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- All applicants must be authorized to work on a permanent basis in the United States
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with drones, photography, videography, GIS, programming, or machine learning is a plus
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, venture-backed startup business environment
- Motivates and inspires teammates by demonstrating a prodigious work ethic
- Collaborates well in a small team environment with teammates and customers
- Enjoys hands-on work, learning new skills, and taking responsible risks
- Takes pride in seeing new products reach operational use quickly
Required Skills: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot certification, Drone operation, Skydio X10 drone platform, VT300-Z gimballed camera, Aerial imagery collection, Imagery data labeling, Computer vision, Machine learning, Mapping, Photogrammetry, Drone API integration, Programming