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UAV Operations Technician

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Matternet

Matternet

11-50 employees

Drone delivery solutions for healthcare and logistics

Automotive & Transportation
Enterprise Software
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$32 - $38Hourly

+ Stock Options

Entry, Junior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
AI & Machine Learning
Requirements
  • FAA Part 107 Certification
  • Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
  • Willingness to travel to various locations for drone operations and projects on short notice
  • Willingness to work flexible shift hours
  • Comfort working in fast-paced and high-pressure environments
  • Ability to think critically and respond to challenges
Responsibilities
  • Operate our proprietary drone technology at customer locations or test sites.
  • Support root-cause analyses for any potential failures or issues.
  • Ensure timely responses to problems reported by customers or during flight operations.
  • Monitor the airworthiness status of all active aircraft.
  • Monitor airspace for air traffic.
  • Perform daily and weekly inspections of drones and related equipment.
  • Complete on-site UAV testing and manage autonomous flight operations.
  • Communicate directly with customers, Air Traffic Control, and other stakeholders.

Matternet specializes in drone delivery solutions, providing an integrated platform that includes the Matternet M2 Drone, Matternet Station, and Matternet Cloud Platform. This system is designed to improve the delivery process, especially in healthcare, e-commerce, and logistics. The company primarily serves healthcare clients, ensuring timely delivery of medical supplies like vaccines and critical samples. Matternet also supports e-commerce and logistics businesses by enhancing their delivery capabilities with drone technology. Unlike its competitors, Matternet operates a subscription-based model, allowing clients to use its technology without heavy investments in infrastructure. The company's goal is to optimize delivery services globally, having already established operations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, including the first city-wide drone network in Abu Dhabi.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$73.8M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-10%

2 year growth

-39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Matternet's partnerships with major logistics companies like UPS and Japan Airlines enhance its market reach and credibility.
  • The company's authorization for BVLOS operations in Berlin and other cities showcases its regulatory compliance and operational capabilities.
  • Matternet's PaaS model provides a scalable and recurring revenue stream, making it financially robust.

What critics are saying

  • The regulatory landscape for drone operations is complex and varies by country, posing potential operational challenges.
  • Public acceptance and trust issues, such as concerns about privacy and noise pollution, could hinder widespread adoption.

What makes Matternet unique

  • Matternet's end-to-end platform, including the M2 Drone, Matternet Station, and Cloud Platform, offers a comprehensive solution that many competitors lack.
  • The company's focus on healthcare, particularly the delivery of critical medical supplies, sets it apart in the drone delivery market.
  • Matternet's global expansion, including the world's first city-wide drone network in Abu Dhabi, demonstrates its pioneering role in the industry.

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