Drone Pilots for hire in Los Angeles, CA
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Communication Skills10%Time Management7%Leadership7%Education level
Bachelor's degree43%High school diploma or GED36%Master's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
FreelanceAura Drone ShowsBerger PhotoPixTime at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 785 profiles for Drone Pilots in Los Angeles, CA
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Los Angeles, CA: $147,795 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $92,291 – $236,678 yearly
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Remote Pilot In Command
Burbank, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementComputer OperationTechnical Director / YouTube Growth Management
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsFilmingUAS Remote Pilot
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Google IT Support Professional CertificateDriver's LicensePilot LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsFlying AircraftSolderingField Surveyor
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Child Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationPMPNDT CertificationIATCAD Certification+23 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementConstruction InspectionVFRPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingFreelance drone pilot
Alhambra, California
Licenses & certifications
Commercial Pilot License (CPL)Driver's LicenseCertified Flight InstructorRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipMaintenanceAdministrative ExperienceOffice ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeReal Estate Photographer/Videographer
Los Angeles, California
Licenses & certifications
Personal Lines LicenseGoogle Analytics CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Google Ads CertificationRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPhotographyComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer Skills
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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 leadership.
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: remote drone pilot, technical director / youtube growth management and commercial drone pilot.
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 Los Angeles, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?
Most drone pilots have 19 years of professional experience.
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