Link Horizon is building a system that understands what's happening on construction sites — in real time — and why it matters.

We combine persistent, on-site aerial data capture with design files and project documents to create a continuously updating, structured view of a construction project. Our platform transforms daily drone flights into aerial views of large-scale construction sites and on-demand videos powering site awareness at scale for developers, contractors, and consultants.

We operate at the intersection of hardware and software. On-site, we're deploying and managing drone-in-a-box systems that capture high-frequency aerial data across large-scale land development projects. Off-site, we're building the intelligence layer — a multimodal AI software platform that allows users to see what is happening on site while providing insight and analysis in earthworks, servicing, and community completion.

We recently started a pilot project with one of Ontario's most innovative home developers and are actively capturing six construction sites, three daily and three weekly. Our current operations involve driving from site to site to perform our drone flights, with our first drone-in-a-box system being deployed in August 2026.

We're a small, fast-moving team looking for someone who wants to help shape the future of drone operations in the construction industry, and help define a new category of site intelligence.

About The Team

Link Horizon is a small, fast-moving team working directly on active construction sites. We learn from real operating conditions, solve practical problems quickly, and continuously improve both our technology and the way it is deployed.

We are currently a team of five and expect to grow to seven team members in Fall 2026.



The company was founded by University of Waterloo Mechatronics Engineering graduates, originated from their final-year capstone project, and has been backed by the University of Waterloo's Velocity startup incubator since September 2025.

Beginning in September 2026, our team will be split between Oakville and Ottawa. Our development team will be based in Oakville to support a new pilot project in the Greater Toronto Area, while the Surveying & Drone Operations Lead will lead our Ottawa surveying and flight operations.

We value precision, adaptability, sound judgment, and a robust sense of ownership. This is a place for someone who wants to work in the field, lead others, solve practical surveying and operational challenges, and help build a program rather than simply inherit one.

The Role

As Surveying & Drone Operations Lead, you will be responsible for Link Horizon's Ottawa surveying and flight operations, from preparing a site for capture through to delivering reliable data to the platform. This includes flight planning, placing and measuring ground control points, conducting drone surveys, photogrammetry processing, quality assurance, safety, logistics, equipment management, and documentation.

From the beginning, the role will be highly hands-on. You will conduct recurring surveys across active construction sites, establish and maintain ground control,



process data using DJI Terra, review outputs for accuracy and repeatability, troubleshoot field and processing issues, and ensure each capture produces dependable results.

You will also immediately support the deployment and commissioning of Link Horizon's first drone-in-a-box system. This will include helping assess the deployment location, coordinate field requirements, test workflows, validate data quality, and establish procedures for the system's ongoing operation and maintenance.

You will manage a co-op student who supports field workflows and data collection, while working closely with the founders to build the procedures and standards that the broader flight operations program will depend on. Over time, the role will grow from leading Ottawa operations into helping shape a distributed surveying and drone operations program across a growing network of sites.

What You'll Work On

- Plan and execute recurring drone surveys across multiple active construction sites in Ottawa
- Establish, place, measure, and maintain ground control points and other survey control required for accurate, repeatable data capture
- Conduct pre-flight site assessments and briefings, evaluating terrain, airspace, obstacles, construction activity, weather, and operational hazards
- Process drone-collected data through photogrammetry workflows to produce orthomosaics, point clouds, 3D reconstructions, and other deliverables, while performing quality assurance on accuracy, alignment, completeness, and repeatability
- Support the deployment and commissioning of Link Horizon's first drone-in-a-box system from the beginning of the role, including site preparation, workflow testing, data valida

📌 Surveying & Drone Operations Lead (Ottawa)
🏢 Link Horizon
📍 Ottawa