Drone Pilots for hire in Denver, CO
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Leadership5%Drone Operation5%Education level
Bachelor's degree44%High school diploma or GED31%Associate's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%1-2 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
FlyRoute
Airwulf Aerial ProductionsFULCRUM AIRTime at current job
1-2 years56%Less than a year22%2-5 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Denver, CO: $80,848 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,473 – $129,503 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 SkillsLeadershipChief Surveyor
Littleton, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Airframe & Powerplant LicenseDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Analysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsExperience Practicing in the Surveying IndustryIndependent 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 SoftwareVideographer/Drone Pilot
Arvada, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAdobe After EffectsAdobe PremiereVideo EditingAdobe BridgeAdobe LightroomIndependent UAS Operations Consultant and Contractor
Lakewood, Colorado
Licenses & certifications
Certified Project ManagerOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsAdobe Creative SuiteGraphic Design SoftwareMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsContent Creation
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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: land survey party chief, independent UAS operations consultant and contractor 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 9 years of professional experience.
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