Aerial Mapping Compiler

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We at Verdantas, looking for a skilled Aerial Mapping Compiler to join our team.

The Aerial Mapping Compiler is responsible for processing, compiling, and delivering high-quality geospatial products from UAV/drone, manned aerial imagery, and LiDAR datasets. This role transforms raw imagery and point cloud data into accurate, client-ready mapping deliverables, supporting survey, engineering, environmental, and infrastructure projects while ensuring data accuracy, quality, and compliance with project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Data Processing, Compilation & QA/QC

• Process and compile data from UAV/drone, manned aerial, imagery, and airborne LiDAR platforms
• Develop topographic mapping, planimetric features, contours, breaklines, utilities, transportation features, structures, CAD surfaces, and GIS deliverables
• Perform QA/QC against project specifications, survey control, ground truth data, and geospatial accuracy requirements
• Identify and correct processing errors, distortions, data gaps, and inconsistencies before delivery
  
  

Software, Technology & Project Delivery

• Use tools such as Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, RealityCapture, Global Mapper, ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Trimble Inpho, DAT/EM Summit Evolution, and TopoDOT
• Coordinate with surveyors, drone pilots, and aerial acquisition teams to define data requirements and delivery expectations
• Prepare deliverables such as orthophotos, CAD surfaces, GIS datasets, reports, and compiled mapping products
• Support workflow optimization and emerging aerial mapping, drone, LiDAR, and reality capture technologies
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Surveying, GIS, Geography, or related field
• 2–5+ years of experience in aerial mapping, photogrammetry, drone data processing, LiDAR, or geospatial production
• Experience with UAV/drone and/or traditional aerial mapping datasets and workflows
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, ground control, GCP workflows, and geospatial accuracy principles
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RTK/PPK drone workflows, airborne LiDAR processing, manned aerial mapping, and ASPRS accuracy standards
• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification or exposure to flight planning and aerial acquisition coordination
• Experience with workflow automation using Python, ModelBuilder, FME, AutoLISP, or similar tools
• Ability to interpret engineering, surveying, transportation, and mapping standards
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and quality control
• Ability to troubleshoot data from multiple acquisition sources
• Analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Effective communication with field crews, pilots, processing teams, and project managers
  
  

Location: Pune (Work from office)