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Drone Operator
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Fly unmanned aerial vehicles for commercial applications including surveying, inspection, photography, and delivery
$35,000 – $85,00015% Remote3 careerDetailPage.levels
FAA Part 107 Pilot → Commercial Drone Operator → Senior Operator / Business Owner
$85k
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15%
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Drone Operators fly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial purposes including aerial photography/videography, surveying, mapping, infrastructure inspection, agriculture monitoring, and delivery services. The industry is rapidly growing as regulations enable more commercial applications. Industry Demand: rapidly growing — commercial drone market projected at $43B by 2030; FAA Part 107 pilots in high demand
💰 Salary Range
Entry
$35K
Senior
$85K
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