Drone Pilots for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 5%
- Leadership
- 5%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 54%
- High school diploma or GED
- 17%
- Master's degree
- 12%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
- D3
- alpha drones usa
- Self Employed (Fiver App)
Time at current job
- More than 5 years
- 43%
- Less than a year
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 597 profiles for Drone Pilots in New York, NY
Last updated: Oct 29, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $74,933 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $39,083 – $143,670 yearly
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Communications Center Operator & SatCom Subject Matter Expert
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Camera DronesFlying AircraftCommercial Drone OperationDronesSORADriver's License+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPhotographer/Videographer
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Personal Lines LicenseCertified Pool OperatorDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCommunications Sergeant / Patrol Operations / Drone & UAS Operations
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsContent Director; Head of Media & Memories
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationAWS Certified Solutions Architect – AssociateProfessional EngineerDriver's LicenseElectrician ApprenticeRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsVideo Content ProductionVideo ProductionFreelance Photographer/aerial videographer (drone pilot)
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourPilot LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPhotographyLogisticsProducer
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsHTMLSAP
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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, 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: content director; head of media & memories, communications center operator & satcom subject matter expert and producer.
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 New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?
Most drone pilots have 17 years of professional experience.
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