Drone Pilot Jobs in Florida

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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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/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....

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...

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...

Drone Pilot

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 22 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 22 days ago

THE JOB We are looking for an experienced Part 107 drone pilot to join our team....

Security Drone Pilot - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

  • Tampa, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 25 days ago

THE JOB MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre is seeking a Security Drone Pilot team member....

Drone Operator & Customer Success Specialist - USA

  • Tampa, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Description XTEND, is on a mission to increase the combat effectiveness of the war fighter human guided autonomous systems. We revolutionize military operations to ensure the safety and lethality...

Bench Integration Specialist / UAS Pilot

  • Tampa, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 45+ days ago

controlled systems, electronics, Mission Planner, and model aviation....

Demographic Data for Florida

Moving to Florida? Find some basic demographic data about Florida below.


Local
National
21,536,064
615,315

Drone Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Private Pilot Ground School
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Salary for Drone Pilot Jobs in Florida

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 in Florida offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.5%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
9.8%
Master's Degree
5.4%
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 in Florida
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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