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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I-Drone Operator (Pilot)

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 hours ago

Acuren is currently recruiting for a Drone Operator for operations in Birmingham, AL. Responsibilities Organize and report test results Perform specialized inspections May instruct and supervise...

Independent Contractor Drone Pilot (Remote US)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 12 hours ago

Independent Contractor Drone Pilot We are seeking Independent Contractor Drone Pilots to gather various types of aerial data in multiple areas nationwide....

Non Deployable UAV Pilot

  • San Angelo, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Angelo, TX
  • 12 hours ago

Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education....

Drone Operator Needed In Vegas

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago

Drone Operator Needed In Vegas (Las Vegas) image 1 of 1 compensation: Competitive Day Rate Based on Experience / Quality Level Hello! I'm a documnetary producer coming into Vegas. I'm seeking a...

Autonomous Vehicle Operator & data collector

  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 1 day ago

Level 3 Vehicle Operator Location: Miami, FL (In-person) Pay: $25/hour + shift bonuses Schedule: 40 hours/week $25 PER HOUR PLUS BENEFITS!! About the Role Autonomous ride-hailing company that is...

Assoc Drone Pilot - West Palm Beach

  • Riviera Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Riviera Beach, FL
  • 1 day ago

in both autonomous and full manual flight modes Basic computer skills and knowledge in the operation of networks and communications systems; both hardware and software Four years of experience in aviation...

UAV Pilot IV

  • San Angelo, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • San Angelo, TX
  • 3 days ago

Equivalent professional or military experience in UAV or aviation may be substituted in lieu of education....

Senior UAS Pilot Job Details National Grid

  • Mattydale, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Mattydale, NY
  • 3 days ago

About us National Grid is hiring a Senior Remote Pilot for our Aviation department in Syracuse, NY. Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses....

Autonomous Vehicle Operator

  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago

Level 3 Vehicle Operator Location: Miami, FL (In-person) Pay: $25/hour + shift bonuses Schedule: 40 hours/week $25 PER HOUR PLUS BENEFITS!! About the Role Autonomous ride-hailing company that is...

Drone Technician Needed

  • Winter Beach, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Winter Beach, FL
  • 4 days ago

Were seeking a motivated, detail-oriented individual to assist with technical tasks for our waterproof drones. This role involves programming remote controllers, aligning PCB board pogo pins,...

Drone Operator

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Must Haves: Must Haves: 14 CFR Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. 2+ years of commercial drone piloting experience (bigger commercial drones)....

Autonomous Vehicle Operator (Driver) Sherman Area

  • Denison, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Denison, TX
  • 5 days ago

**Can have Class A or Class B (CDL) with over the road experience. Please email resume to: ... Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window....

Autonomous Vehicle Operator Full-Time $25/hr+

  • Miami, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 6 days ago

About Zoox Zoox is an Amazon-owned robotics and AI company developing a fully autonomous vehicle fleet from the ground up. Think of it like Waymo theyre in the Miami market to map streets, analyze...

Lead UAS Pilot Job Details National Grid

  • Mattydale, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • Mattydale, NY
  • 6 days ago

About us National Grid is hiring a Lead UAS Pilot for our Aviation department in Syracuse, NY Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses....

(1st AC/Drone Pilot) & (Grip) CREW CALL for Branded Video - Paid

  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

1st AC/Drone Pilot) & (Grip) CREW CALL for Branded Video - Paid (Downtown) compensation: Non-Union Project Rate We're looking to bring on a 1stAC who can also Pilot our DJI Mavic Air 2s Drone and are...

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
39.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.7%
Associate's Degree
10.1%
Master's Degree
5.6%
Some College
2.5%
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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