Drone Pilot Jobs

A Drone Pilot in the transportation industry operates unmanned aircrafts, commonly known as drones, for various purposes such as delivering goods, inspecting infrastructure, and acquiring aerial data. They are responsible for navigating the drones safely and efficiently, ensuring adherence to regulations, maintaining the drones, and conducting pre-flight inspections. Crucially, they are also tasked with interpreting and analyzing data collected by the drone. Therefore, essential skills for a Drone Pilot include excellent hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, technical proficiency, analytical abilities, understanding of aviation laws, and strong communication skills.

Before becoming a Drone Pilot, a candidate may have held roles such as a survey technician, where they would acquire skills in data collection and analysis; or as a photographer or videographer, where they could gain familiarity with drone operation for capturing images or footage. In some cases, a background in logistics or transportation could also be beneficial. Drone Pilots should be certified by a recognized authority, such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the United States. This often requires passing an aeronautical knowledge test, hence, a good understanding of aviation is necessary. Further, having a Remote Pilot Certificate or similar credentials is typically a requirement for professional Drone Pilots.

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FAA-Certified Drone Pilot(s) Needed

  • Hatteras, NC
  • 14 hours ago
  • Hatteras, NC
  • 14 hours ago

FAA-Certified Drone Pilot(s) Needed (Cape Hatteras) compensation: $25/hour Certified drone pilots needed for ON-CALL status in Cape Hatteras....

Need Drone Pilot For 1 Hour on 7/9 at 7pm-8pm

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Need Drone Pilot For 1 Hour on 7/9 at 7pm-8pm (Santa Monica) image 1 of 1 compensation: $100 For 1 Hour Wednesday, July 9th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm....

Skydio Drone Operator at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre- Tinley Park

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Tinley Park, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary: Job Summary: Position Title: Parking Lot Attendant Important Note: This position is part-time/seasonal with hours beginning in May of 2025 and working through October of 2025. WHO ARE...

un Seeking a Drone Operator in the Orange County Area for Wed July 9 (Tuxedo) compensation: $300 for 4 hours 10:00 am-2:00 pm We are seeking a Drone Operator for some aerial shots at a day camp in...

Field Surveyor/UAS Drone Pilot - Civil Services

  • Grantsville, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Grantsville, MD
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview Beitzel Corporation is seeking a dedicated and experienced Field Surveyor / UAS Drone Pilot to join our growing team....

Seeking to hire a drone operator

  • Everett, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Everett, WA
  • 5 days ago

Seeking to hire a drone operator (Everett) compensation: DOE Seeking to hire a drone operator to file a vessel underway Vessel is located in the port of Everett Pays cash post id: ... updated: [ ]

Skilled Drone Operator & Video Editor for Hire Aerial & Ground Conte

  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 5 days ago

I'm a freelance drone pilot and video editor offering high-quality visuals for real estate, events, music videos, business promos, and more....

Drone Videographer / Drone Pilot

  • Concord, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 5 days ago

This role goes far beyond traditional videography....

Drone Pilot

  • Bay Point, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bay Point, CA
  • 6 days ago

As a Drone Pilot, you will play a key role in executing our autonomous delivery initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment located in the San Francisco Bay Area (Bay Point)....

Drone Operator Role

  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 6 days ago

Drone Operator Role Belcan Corp - Seattle, WA Posted: 7/2/2025 - Expires: 9/30/2025 Job ID: 291258752 Apply Now I have already applied Save Job Print Email Share Job Description Details:...

Autonomous Vehicle Operator, San Francisco - PM Shift

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 7 days ago

Autonomous Vehicle Operator, San Francisco - PM Shift at Nuro California - SF Who We Are Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro has spent eight years...

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot/UAS Sales Support

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago

piloting proficiencies with 50-100 hours of experience in verifiable flight time - fixed wing, rotor, or multirotor Ability to operate and handle a truck and small trailer A valid U.S. state Driver's...

UAS Development Engineer and Unmanned Aircraft Pilot

  • Wichita, KS
  • 11 days ago
  • Wichita, KS
  • 11 days ago

UAS Development Engineer and Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Job Description: Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities....

Drone Operators Needed

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 12 days ago

un Drone Operators Needed (Orange County) compensation: Pay is based on clients needs and the amount of experience you have. Drone operators wanted. Must have your own insurance, Part 107...

Solar Drone Technician

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 12 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 12 days ago

Skills/Qualifications Must complete, acquire, and maintain 107b Drone Pilots license and thereafter safely operate a drone following FAA regulations....

Drone Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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DJI Drones: How To Become The Ultimate Pilot
**** Compatible with DJI Spark, Mavic Pro or Phantom 4 Drones **** Fly with confidenceFly safely and within your lawsFly without crashing or damaging your new droneGet silky smooth, cinematic...
Safe Drone Flight - Procedures & Practices for New Pilots
Despite what some drone manufacturer marketing materials may claim, flying a drone is a complicated thing. While drones may be able to "fly themselves" using Artificial Intelligence and collision...
Private Pilot Ground School
This is a three-day workshop that took place during the MIT Independent Activities Period (IAP) in January, 2019. This workshop aims to provide information for students to prepare for the FAA...

Salary for Drone Pilot Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTransportation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Drone Pilot positions.



Highest Education Level

Drone Pilots offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.7%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
Master's Degree
5.3%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Drone Pilots
2-4 years
51.4%
4-6 years
19.8%
1-2 years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.3%
10+ years
7.2%
Less than 1 year
6.1%



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