Fly for ProofFlight — Part 107 Pilots Wanted in Storm-Prone Markets
You've got the Part 107 certificate. You've got the gear. You've probably flown plenty of real estate reels and roof inspections — and wondered whether any of it actually mattered.
At ProofFlight, it does.
We connect homeowners in hurricane and severe-weather corridors with timestamped, geo-tagged, insurance-grade drone surveys — captured before the damage, so insurers can't dismiss claims for lack of proof. When a storm hits, our customers don't scramble for photos they never took. They open their ProofFlight Vault and show exactly what the property looked like on the day we flew.
We're building a pilot network to make that possible — and we're looking for Part 107 operators who want predictable local work, fair pay, and a mission that isn't another generic listing video.
Why pilots join ProofFlight
Real revenue, transparent split. A standard ProofFlight survey is $299. You keep $199 on every completed flight. ProofFlight keeps $100 to cover customer acquisition, scheduling, vault delivery, insurance coordination, and platform operations. No hidden platform fees buried in fine print.
You control your calendar. Set a general weekly availability pattern, then fine-tune with specific dates and times you're open — or blocked. You're not on call 24/7. You fly when it works for you.
You define your territory. Pick a center point on the map and set a radius for the area you're willing to cover. We only offer your slots to customers inside that zone — so you're not driving two hours for a twenty-minute flight.
We handle the customer. ProofFlight manages booking, deposits, customer communication, and vault delivery. You show up, fly the survey, upload the footage. We take care of the rest.
Footage with a purpose. This isn't content for a scroll. It's evidence. Homeowners use our surveys in claims disputes, adjuster meetings, and appeals — and pilots tell us that's the most satisfying part of the job.
What you'll fly
ProofFlight surveys follow a standardized capture checklist:
- 4K / 60fps aerial documentation of the full property envelope
- Geo-tagged, timestamped media suitable for insurance review
- Consistent angles and coverage so before-and-after comparisons are unambiguous
- Roof, elevations, hardscape, and context — the details adjusters actually ask about
Requirements
To fly for ProofFlight you must:
- Hold a current FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Carry liability insurance appropriate for commercial UAS operations (or be willing to obtain it before your first paid flight)
- Operate equipment capable of 4K video capture with reliable GPS metadata
- Pass our onboarding review (certificate verification + agreement signature)
- Maintain professional conduct on residential properties — you're often the only face the customer meets before a storm season
How enrollment works
Getting started takes about fifteen minutes:
1. Apply at /pilots
Tell us your legal name, contact info, and Part 107 certificate details. You'll see the revenue breakdown upfront: $199 to you, $100 to ProofFlight on each $299 standard survey.
2. Review and sign the pilot agreement
Our independent contractor agreement covers operational standards, insurance requirements, data handling, and payout terms. You'll sign electronically before your profile goes live.
3. Set your availability
Start with a general weekly schedule — for example, weekday mornings and Saturday blocks. You can add granular exceptions later: block out vacations, add extra Saturday slots during peak season, or mark specific dates unavailable.
4. Draw your work area
Drop a pin on the map, set your service radius, and save. Customers booking inside that radius will only see time slots you're actually available for.
5. Get approved and start flying
Our team reviews new pilot profiles. Once approved, you'll appear in local scheduling results. When a customer books your slot and pays their deposit, you'll get a confirmed appointment with address, time, and survey type.
6. Fly, upload, get paid
Complete the survey, upload footage through the pilot portal, and mark the job complete. Payouts are processed through Stripe Connect once the customer receives their vault delivery.
What a typical job looks like
On-demand storm-response surveys follow the same pay structure with expedited scheduling when conditions allow safe flight.
Who this is a fit for
ProofFlight pilots tend to be:
- Part-time operators who want structured local gigs without building their own sales funnel
- Full-time commercial pilots filling gaps between larger contracts
- Former military or aviation-adjacent professionals who care about precision and documentation
- Storm-belt locals who understand why a roof photo from last October beats a phone snapshot from this morning
Who this is not a fit for
We're probably not your platform if you:
- Don't hold Part 107 (no exceptions — it's a hard requirement)
- Want to negotiate custom pricing per job (our standard survey pricing keeps the customer experience simple)
- Can't commit to showing up for confirmed appointments (no-shows hurt homeowners preparing for storm season)
- Aren't willing to follow a consistent capture standard (insurance-grade means consistent)
Ready to fly?
Storm season doesn't wait. Homeowners are booking baseline surveys now — before the first named storm of the year.
Apply to fly for ProofFlight →
Questions? Reach out through the contact form on our homepage. We're especially interested in pilots across Gulf Coast, Florida, Carolinas, and Texas markets right now.
ProofFlight is an equal-opportunity contractor platform. Compensation listed reflects standard survey pricing as of publication. Actual flight volume varies by market, season, and your availability settings.