Drone Pilots for hire in Denver, CO

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    443

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills11%
    Drone Operation5%
    Organizational Skills5%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree44%
    High school diploma or GED32%
    Associate's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year6%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years14%
  • Current company

    FlyRoute
    Airwulf Aerial Productions
    ADA Technologies Inc
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year25%
    1-2 years20%
    2-5 years25%

Browse Indeed's database of 443 profiles for Drone Pilots in Denver, CO

Last updated: Jul 26, 2026

Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Denver, CO: $78,805 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $47,866$129,741 yearly

*Indeed data (US)

  • Remote Pilot Operator

    Denver, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    IAT Level IIDoD 8570CompTIA Security+Driver's LicenseIATCompTIA A+

    Skills

    HTTPSTLSDrone OperationDronesLinuxKali Linux
  • Drone Operator

    Commerce City, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingPilot LicenseRemote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementCommunication SkillsFront Loader Truck
  • Panel Wirer/Fabricator

    Aurora, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    Commercial Drone OperationDronesScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseDrone OperationForklift Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsReliable TransportationMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMovingMicrosoft SQL Server
  • Commercial Drone Pilot

    Federal Heights, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    Tanker EndorsementDOT Physical ExaminationCDLDriver's LicenseAir Brake EndorsementCDL a

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOTR
  • Police Sergeant

    Commerce City, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRPeace Officer CertificationRemote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingLaw Enforcement
  • Technical Solutions Analyst

    Lakewood, Colorado

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOnline MarketingDigital MarketingMarketingAdobe Creative Suite

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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 58 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, drone operation 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 CPR.

What are some job titles related to drone pilots?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to drone pilots include: land survey party chief, commercial drone pilot and drone operator.

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 Denver, CO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?

Most drone pilots have 10 years of professional experience.

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