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Overview
Drone pilot work is about remotely operating unmanned aerial vehicles, navigating flight paths and activating cameras, LIDAR sensors or other instruments during the mission.
In job descriptions, look for UAV navigation, cameras, sensors, maps, meteorological information, radio navigation instruments, test data, inspection tasks, public safety, privacy protection and communication channels.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
The work centres on planning and flying unmanned aerial missions from a remote position. Drone pilots read maps, use weather information, control the aircraft, operate cameras or sensors and keep the mission inside safety, privacy and communication requirements.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include navigational calculations, radio navigation instruments, camera operation, recording test data, reading maps, using meteorological information and protecting personal data. Some assignments focus on offshore constructions, pipelines, assembly sites, surveying or inspection documentation.
Salary context
Salary context depends on mission complexity, sensor package, flight environment, travel, inspection responsibility, data-recording accuracy and public-safety accountability. A role using LIDAR or infrastructure inspection carries different weight from simple image capture. It should stay tied to flight planning, payload use, inspection evidence and safe handling of airspace and data.
Career paths
Development can move toward specialist inspection, survey coordination, sensor operation, mission planning, training, aviation safety support or technical roles that combine drone flights with data processing and reporting for construction, energy or infrastructure projects. It should stay tied to flight planning, payload use, inspection evidence and safe handling of airspace and data.
Good to know
Read vacancies for aircraft type, payload, flight area, weather limits, data deliverables and who approves the mission. Check whether the pilot only flies the drone or also plans routes, handles privacy, records test data and writes inspection findings.
Editorial note
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Where might this occupation occur?
This occupation may occur in several kinds of economic activity. Here are some examples and other occupations that may be found in the same areas.
Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
71.12Engineering activities and related technical consultancy
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Occupation group
Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals (3153)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/27a88c48-1d09-4a8c-a82a-a61ea16476d9 |
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| ESCO code | 3153.4 |
| ISCO group | 3153 |
| Concept type | Occupation |