
The leading drone mapping software for mining and construction. 3D drone photogrammetry, processing and analysis. Used for highwall mine surveying and tailings dam monitoring.

The leading drone mapping software for mining and construction. 3D drone photogrammetry, processing and analysis. Used for highwall mine surveying and tailings dam monitoring.
Founded: 2013
Headquarters: San Francisco, California
Core offering: Enterprise drone mapping, 3D photogrammetry, and geospatial analytics for construction and mining
Notable funding rounds: $13.2M (2014); $25M (Mar 2021)
Employee count (reported): 125
Industrial site mapping, surveying, and monitoring for construction and mining operations.
2013
Aerial mapping / Geospatial analytics
$13.2M
Early venture round reported May 29, 2014.
$25M
Series B announced Aug 21, 2015; Autodesk participated as an investor/strategic partner in the round.
$25M
Raise announced March 25, 2021.
“Investors and strategic partners reported include Riverwood Ventures, Autodesk, Komatsu, Google Ventures (GV), WaveMaker, and ADB Ventures.”
About Skycatch Skycatch is transforming mining with high-accuracy drone mapping, AI-powered analytics, and automation tools that enable safer, more efficient, and more sustainable operations. Our solutions are deployed in top global mining companies and we’re a trusted partner to industry leaders like Caterpillar and NVIDIA, helping mines transition toward autonomy, precision planning, and near-real-time decision-making. We’re looking for a Solutions Engineer who’s as comfortable walking a haul road in steel-toe boots as presenting ROI-driven analytics in the boardroom. You’ll be the bridge between real mining pains and cutting-edge Skycatch technology. What You’ll Do - Lead proof of concepts and demos at mine sites worldwide, showing how Skycatch’s drone automation and geospatial analytics solve real operational problems. - Map customer pain points (haul road compliance, mine plan validation, stockpile accuracy, highwall safety) to Skycatch workflows and business outcomes. - Design and present technical proposals that clearly communicate ROI and operational impact. - Deliver onboarding & training to surveyors, engineers, operations, and safety teams so Skycatch becomes part of their daily workflow. - Ensure customer success post-deployment, monitoring usage, surfacing new use cases, and supporting contract renewals/expansion. - Collaborate closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to bring customer feedback into future Skycatch innovations. What We’re Looking For - 5+ years in mining operations, ideally in mine planning, surveying, geotechnical, or production engineering. - Familiarity with open-pit mining workflows, safety standards, and operational KPIs. - Experience with survey/GIS tools (RTK GPS, LiDAR, photogrammetry, ArcGIS, Vulcan, Deswik, MineStar, Hexagon, or similar). - Ability to connect operational metrics (e.g., truck availability, fuel burn, downtime) to technical solutions. Skills & Traits - Confident presenting to both frontline crews and C-suite executives. - Hands-on technologist, comfortable flying a drone, troubleshooting network connectivity, or configuring software in the field. - Problem solver who thrives in dynamic, high-pressure environments. - Willingness to travel frequently to customer sites worldwide. Why Join Us - Be part of a global leader in mining digitization and autonomy enablement. - Work with cutting-edge technology — autonomous drone systems, AI analytics, real-time data processing. - Make a tangible impact on safety, productivity, and sustainability in mining. - Collaborate with some of the biggest names in mining and heavy equipment manufacturing.