Drone Pilots for hire in Tampa, FL

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Leadership6%
    Time Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED33%
    Bachelor's degree33%
    Associate's degree19%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    3-5 years30%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    400FT Above Ground Level
    Bees360, INC
    Airman Supreme Drone Visuals (Owner)
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years56%
    Less than a year33%
    1-2 years11%

Browse Indeed's database of 370 profiles for Drone Pilots in Tampa, FL

Last updated: Sep 28, 2026

Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Tampa, FL: $76,539 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $56,694 – $103,330 yearly

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  • Commercial Helicopter Pilot (Seasonal)

    Brandon, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Private Pilot CertificationPilot LicenseRemote Pilot CertificateMCSE

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementVFR
  • UAS Pilot

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPROSHA+1 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportManagement
  • Drone Operator

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseRemote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Strategy FormulationManagerial Strategic PlanningDriving
  • Creative Video Producer

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Final Cut ProDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    LeadershipDrone OperationDronesEnglishRemote Pilot CertificateBudgeting
  • Commercial Drone Pilot

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    MSHA CertificationDriver's LicenseRemote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    Data Analysis SkillsData AnalyticsAnalyticsCommunication SkillsField SurveyingSurveying Equipment Operation
  • Student / UAS Operator

    Tampa, Florida

    Licenses & certifications

    Remote Pilot Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsRemote Pilot CertificatePhotogrammetryMapping Using PhotogrammetryThermal Imaging CamerasLiDAR

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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 65 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 time management.

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: commercial drone pilot, commercial helicopter pilot (seasonal) and UAS pilot.

What level of education is common for a drone pilot?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a drone pilot in Tampa, FL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a drone pilot?

Most drone pilots have 14 years of professional experience.

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