Drone Pilots for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Leadership
- 5%
- Drone Operation
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 44%
- High school diploma or GED
- 35%
- Associate's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Chevron
Suncor Energy
Martin Marietta
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- Less than a year
- 20%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $84,551 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $53,753 – $132,994 yearly
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Drone Pilot
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Google IT Support Professional CertificateDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipDrone OperationDronesPhotographyDrone Operator
Commerce City, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHAHazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response TrainingPilot License+9 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipRegistered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Denver, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationTIPSDriver's LicenseServsafe CertificationSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementIndependent Contractor – UAS Pilot/Freelancer
Aurora, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Google IT Support Professional CertificateDriver's LicenseCPRContact TracingMicrosoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsRemote Pilot Certificate+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsService Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementDatabase SystemsEnterprise SoftwareOwner/Operator
Arvada, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Associate's DegreeDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingFederal Aviation RegulationsRemote Pilot CertificateDelivery DrivingVideographer/Drone Pilot
Arvada, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAdobe After EffectsAdobe PremiereVideo EditingAdobe BridgeAdobe Lightroom
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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 62 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 drone operation.
What licenses or certifications are common for drone pilots?
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: videographer/photographer, land survey party chief and owner/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 16 years of professional experience.
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