Drone Pilots for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Time Management6%Leadership5%Education level
Bachelor's degree49%High school diploma or GED20%Master's degree18%Years of experience
Less than a year6%1-2 years10%3-5 years18%Current company
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Aero Elite Flight TrainingBird Eye ReelsTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years10%2-5 years28%
Browse Indeed's database of 290 profiles for Drone Pilots in Washington, DC
Last updated: Jul 28, 2026
Drone Pilot: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $57,894 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,101 – $81,548 yearly
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Drone Pilot
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseCDL aSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceCommunication SkillsDrivingCatering ExperienceCulinary ExperienceTeachingOperations Captain
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseAirline Transport Pilot (ATP) CertificateInstrument Flight Instructor (CFII) CertificateDriver's LicensePrivate Pilot CertificationOperationsSkills
Strategic PlanningPresentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsUAV Pilot
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Tile LayingTile FlooringEMT CertificationPrivate Pilot CertificationTile Masonry ExperienceCPRSkills
EMT ExperienceTile LayingPhotographyCarpentryWoodworkingTrim CarpentryComputer Installer
Lanham, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseCompTIA A+Remote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSoftware CodingProgramming LanguagesDrone Pilot
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
TS/SCIDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Remote Pilot CertificatePilot LicenseSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceCognosMicrosoft ExcelMarketing Manager
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
OSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneRemote Pilot CertificateBLSSkills
Drone OperationDronesTeachingPatient Interaction
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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 57 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 a drone pilot?
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: operations captain, land surveyor technician & (uav) aerial unmanned vehicle coordinator and owner.
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 Washington, DC, 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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