Drone Pilots for hire in Charlotte, NC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership6%Time Management6%Education level
Bachelor's degree47%High school diploma or GED26%Vocational or technical training13%Years of experience
More than 10 years52%3-5 years18%6-10 years18%Current company
Mecklenburg County
AerialViewQAirBruck Aerial MediaTime at current job
2-5 years43%More than 5 years29%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 242 profiles for Drone Pilots in Charlotte, NC
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Charlotte, NC: $41,798 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,703 – $53,422 yearly
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3D Modeling Specialist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Certified Personal TrainerAEDCommercial Drone OperationFirst Aid CertificationNutritionDriver's License+4 moreSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMultimedia Specialist
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
DOT Physical CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Strategic PlanningCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsBudgetingProfessional Motor Coach Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Passenger EndorsementDOT Physical CertificationDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL BRemote Pilot Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipCar Detailer
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCPRRemote Pilot CertificateSurveyor LicensePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingService Technician ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementRPIC
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipRemote Pilot Operator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Licenses & certifications
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)Private Pilot CertificationPilot LicenseInstrument Rating (IR)Skills
Communication SkillsAviationInstrument Flight Rules (IFR)Federal Aviation RegulationsComplianceTraining
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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 63 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, leadership and time management.
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: senior survey technician, drone pilot/claim inspector and 3D modeling specialist.
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 Charlotte, NC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?
Most drone pilots have 16 years of professional experience.
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