Drone Pilots for hire in San Diego, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Drone Operation6%Drones6%Education level
Bachelor's degree48%Associate's degree20%High school diploma or GED18%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%1-2 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Pride
Multivista
Self Employed
Time at current job
Less than a year43%1-2 years29%2-5 years14%
Browse Indeed's database of 290 profiles for Drone Pilots in San Diego, CA
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Diego, CA: $78,194 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $50,006 – $122,274 yearly
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Commercial Drone Pilot
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10CPROSHARemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementDrone OperationDronesFederal Aviation RegulationsCustomer ServiceAirside Experience Specialist
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
AEDEMT CertificationCPRBLSRemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Communication SkillsDrone OperationDronesRemote Pilot CertificateAviationEmergency ResponseRemote Pilot in Command
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRRemote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsTime ManagementDrone First Responder Pilot (CVPD)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPRRemote Pilot CertificateBLSPilot LicenseSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsArcGISMapping Using GISReal Estate Photographer UAV Pilot (Independent Contractor)
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseCompTIA A+Remote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementOperating SystemsCommercial Drone Pilot
San Diego, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseOSHA 10OSHARemote Pilot CertificateSkills
Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSocial Media Marketing
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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, drone operation and drones.
What licenses or certifications are common for drone pilots?
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: commercial drone pilot, remote pilot operator and real estate photographer UAV pilot (independent contractor).
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 San Diego, CA, 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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