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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Looking for Experienced Drone Operator + Video Editor

  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • 9 hours ago

un Looking for Experienced Drone Operator + Video Editor (San Luis Obispo) compensation: TBA I'm a local professional looking for a skilled drone operator and video editor to help film and edit...

UAV Pilot III

  • Indian Springs, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Indian Springs, NV
  • 1 day ago

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

Drone Operator/ Canvasser $100 -$200 a day

  • Longwood, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Longwood, FL
  • 1 day ago

I am a Project Manager hiring fora Drone Pilot / Canvasser in Central Florida. Taking photos of roofs and setting appointments.Travel locally to different sites, on the road....

Drone pilot wanted to film hot air balloon competition (non profit)

  • Longview, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Longview, TX
  • 3 days ago

un Drone pilot wanted to film hot air balloon competition (non profit) (Longview) no pay We are looking for a drone pilot to film a hot air balloon competition held in Longview, Texas between June 10th...

Drone Pilot/Operator $200-$300 + per day

  • Longwood, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Longwood, FL
  • 4 days ago

I am a Project Manager hiring fora Drone Pilot in Central Florida. Travel locally to different sites, on the road. Must have drivers license, vehicle,and own drone capable of job required....

Drone Pilot

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

Our client is a leader in providing comprehensive surveying and engineering services, and they are seeking a skilled and dedicated LiDAR Drone Pilot to join their expanding team....

Drone Pilot Needed for Construction Site Photography

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 days ago

Drone Pilot Needed for Construction Site Photography (Trenton) image 1 of 19 E....

Licensed Drone Operator FAA

  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago

Licensed Drone Operator FAA (North Beach (Miami Beach)) image 1 of 1 compensation: $400 Looking for a drone operator with current FAA license card for an event Miami Beach May 24 & 25. We will...

Drone Pilot Intern

  • Belle Chasse, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Belle Chasse, LA
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a Drone Pilot Intern to fly our UAVs (drones) for bird mitigation/deterrence missions....

Drone Pilot Technician

  • Layton, UT
  • 6 days ago
  • Layton, UT
  • 6 days ago

access to FRIA airfield within Weber and Tooele County Ensure all flight operations follow FAA regulations and general safety standards; guide test crew on best practices Provide ongoing advice on aviation-related...

Drone Pilot Technician NEW

  • Layton, UT
  • 7 days ago
  • Layton, UT
  • 7 days ago

Drone Pilot Technician KIHOMAC, Inc....

Autonomous Vehicle Operator

  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Autonomous Vehicle Operator needed in Holmdel NJ for full time, long term work! Schedules vary around routes, must be flexible - Travel required at times, hotels and food vouchers are provided....

Videographer and drone operator

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 8 days ago

un Videographer and drone operator (Ft Worth) compensation: Compensation based on negotiated freelance rates Looking for a freelance Camera person(s) and editor to help relaunch new state of the...

YouTube Influencer - Drone pilot - Social Media Marketing Assistant

  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 11 days ago
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 11 days ago

un YouTube Influencer - Drone pilot - Social Media Marketing Assistant (Miami Beach) compensation: $100 for 4h per day (or $25/hour) - paid same day at end of each day YouTube Influencer - Drone pilot...

Autonomous vehicle operator/ chaser car/Teck

  • Knollwood, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Knollwood, TX
  • 11 days ago

Autonomous vehicle operator/ chaser car/Teck WME Express Knollwood, TX 75092 Drive chaser car-following autonomist cars and second seat-advisor and spotter-new technology **** Great driving record...

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
40.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.6%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
Master's Degree
5.2%
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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