Drone Operator

About Buzzer Fan Buzzer Fan is part of Buzzer, a social media platform bringing fans and sports together. We cover sports events across the UAE and turn them into content that connects fans with the action. The Role We’re hiring a full-time Certified Drone Operator in Dubai to capture aerial footage and photos at sports events and other productions. You’ll plan and fly safe, compliant missions on-site, delivering cinematic aerial shots for our content and live broadcasts. Responsibilities •⁠ ⁠Fly drones at sports events, venues and shoots to capture aerial video and photos •⁠ ⁠Plan flights, check airspace and secure the required permits and approvals before each shoot •⁠ ⁠Run pre-flight checks, risk assessments and safety briefings •⁠ ⁠Work with the director, videographer and editor to get the shots each production needs •⁠ ⁠Provide live aerial feeds for broadcasts when required •⁠ ⁠Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot drones, batteries and accessories •⁠ ⁠Keep flight logs, safety documentation and footage organised •⁠ ⁠Support the wider content production team on shoots and projects as needed Requirements •⁠ ⁠Valid UAE drone pilot licence/certification and familiarity with local aviation, airspace and privacy regulations •⁠ ⁠2+ years of professional drone operation, with a showreel of aerial work •⁠ ⁠Strong flying skills, including smooth cinematic movement and tracking moving subjects •⁠ ⁠Solid understanding of flight safety, risk assessment and emergency procedures •⁠ ⁠Good camera knowledge, including exposure, framing and composition from the air •⁠ ⁠Available to work on-site at events, often outdoors •⁠ ⁠Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and off days when events or the content production team need extra support Nice to have •⁠ ⁠Experience filming sports or live events (strongly preferred) •⁠ ⁠Experience with live drone feeds into a broadcast or streaming setup •⁠ ⁠FPV drone experience for dynamic, close-action shots •⁠ ⁠Ground camera or photography skills •⁠ ⁠UAE driving licence and own car To apply: Send your CV, a copy or details of your drone certification, and a showreel of your aerial work. Show more Show less