Drone Imaging Agronomy Internship (January 2027-Aug 2027)

Position: Drone Imaging Agronomy Intern

Employment Type: Internship

Employment Class: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: Product Information Lead

Job Summary

SurePoint Ag Systems is seeking a junior or senior-level student pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Systems Management, or a related field to join our team as a Drone Imaging Agronomy Intern. This internship provides hands-on experience with drone imagery, crop analysis, precision agriculture technologies, and planter performance evaluation. The position is based in Manhattan, Kansas. Remote work is possible during the Spring 2027 semester, followed by a full-time summer field season.

Key Responsibilities

Obtain FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification.

Assist and execute drone flight planning, field imagery collection, and data management.

Scout fields and document crop growth stages, stand establishment, and field conditions.

Collect and analyze imagery using Sentera FieldAgent and related tools.

Compare field imagery, agronomic observations, and planter performance data from John Deere Operations Center.

Evaluate the performance of SurePoint Ag planter technology systems and other planter technologies.

Create reports, presentations, and summaries of field findings.

Support the development of repeatable field data collection and analysis processes.

Required Qualifications

Junior or senior-level student pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Technology, Agricultural Systems Management, or a related field.

Interest in agronomy, precision agriculture, crop production, and emerging technologies.

Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Ability to travel and work independently in outdoor environments.

Valid driver’s license.

Experience with drones, GIS, mapping, imagery analysis, or precision agriculture technologies is preferred.

Work Environment & Travel

Based in Manhattan, Kansas, with the possibility of remote work during the Spring 2027 semester.

Spring 2027 semester, January-May: approximately 15 hours per week.

Summer 2027, May-August: full-time internship.

Travel to research, cooperator, and customer fields throughout the region may be required.

This position will require approximately 50% travel during summer months. Most travel will be within 250 miles of Manhattan, KS.

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience with drone technology, imagery analytics, and precision agriculture tools.

Exposure to agronomic research and planter performance evaluation.

Training on Sentera FieldAgent and John Deere Operations Center.

Direct involvement in product development, validation, and field performance analysis.

Preferred candidate programs: Kansas State University, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Iowa State University, Fort Hays State University, or similar agriculture-focused programs.

About SurePoint Ag Systems

SurePoint Ag Systems develops precision agriculture technology that helps producers farm more efficiently through innovative planting, application, monitoring, and control solutions. Founded in 2007, SurePoint serves customers across North America and internationally while remaining focused on practical innovation, strong customer relationships, and helping growers maximize productivity and profitability. With engineering, software development, testing, and product support teams located in Manhattan, Kansas and Atwood, Kansas, SurePoint continues to advance technology that improves agricultural operations and field performance.