Drone Pilots for hire in Brooklyn, NY
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree49%Associate's degree19%High school diploma or GED14%Years of experience
More than 10 years62%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
alpha drones usaD3FreelanceTime at current job
2-5 years35%More than 5 years30%1-2 years23%
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Last updated: Sep 15, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Brooklyn, NY: $140,661 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $95,908 – $206,296 yearly
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Drone Inspection Contractor
Guttenberg, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
AWS Certified Solutions ArchitectAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateCCNACompTIA Cloud+CompTIA A+CompTIA Project++1 moreSkills
Drone OperationCamera DronesDronesAerial Photography Flight OperationsAerial Surveying Flight OperationsPhotogrammetrySite Audit Team Leader/Drone Operator
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationPMPDriver's LicenseCertified Flight InstructorRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
PhotographyVideo EditingFilmingVideo ShootingVideographyPost-ProductionContent Director; Head of Media & Memories
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateProfessional EngineerDriver's LicenseElectrician ApprenticeRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsVideo Content ProductionVideo ProductionReal Estate Photographer/Videographer
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseReal Estate LicenseNon-CDL Class CCAD CertificationRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Team LeadershipDecision MakingCustomer SupportSchedule ManagementVideo ShootingGraphic Design SoftwareCREATIVE SPECIALIST / VIDEOGRAPHER
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseDriver's LicenseIATForklift CertificationRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
LeadershipWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingFreelance Photographer/aerial videographer (drone pilot)
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourPilot LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPhotographyLogistics
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What's the average time to fill a drone pilot role?
The average time to fill a drone pilot role is 64 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do drone pilots tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a drone pilot include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a drone pilot?
Common licenses or certifications for drone pilots include: Remote Pilot Certificate, Driver's License and Pilot License.
What are some job titles related to drone pilots?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drone pilots include: content director; head of media & memories, owner and drone inspection contractor.
What level of education is common for a drone pilot?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a drone pilot in Brooklyn, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?
Most drone pilots have 15 years of professional experience.
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