Drone Pilot Jobs in California

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Sr. Staff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot

  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Palmdale, CA
  • 1 day ago

Partners with Flight Ops Manager and Aviation Safety Officer; ensure test team conducts safe and effective ground and flight test operations....

Need Drone Pilot For 1 Hour on 7/9 at 7pm-8pm

  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA
  • 6 days ago

Need Drone Pilot For 1 Hour on 7/9 at 7pm-8pm (Santa Monica) image 1 of 1 compensation: $100 For 1 Hour Wednesday, July 9th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm....

Drone Videographer / Drone Pilot

  • Concord, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Concord, CA
  • 11 days ago

This role goes far beyond traditional videography....

Drone Pilot

  • Bay Point, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Bay Point, CA
  • 12 days ago

As a Drone Pilot, you will play a key role in executing our autonomous delivery initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment located in the San Francisco Bay Area (Bay Point)....

Autonomous Vehicle Operator, San Francisco - PM Shift

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 13 days ago

Autonomous Vehicle Operator, San Francisco - PM Shift at Nuro California - SF Who We Are Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro has spent eight years...

Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Pilot/UAS Sales Support

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 days ago

piloting proficiencies with 50-100 hours of experience in verifiable flight time - fixed wing, rotor, or multirotor Ability to operate and handle a truck and small trailer A valid U.S. state Driver's...

Drone Operators Needed

  • Anaheim, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA
  • 18 days ago

un Drone Operators Needed (Orange County) compensation: Pay is based on clients needs and the amount of experience you have. Drone operators wanted. Must have your own insurance, Part 107...

sUAS Fixed Wing Drone Pilot

  • Edwards, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Edwards, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Axient is seeking a fixed wing sUAS Drone Pilot with Design and Fabrication skills to join our team at The Dale Reed Subscale Flight research Lab at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center...

Agricultural Drone Pilot

  • Salinas, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Salinas, CA
  • 60+ days ago

The UAS Drone Pilot will work closely with farm managers and agronomists to monitor pest activity, optimize application methods, and enhance overall crop protection....

Demographic Data for California

Moving to California? Find some basic demographic data about California below.

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39,536,271
996,598

Drone Pilot Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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DJI Drones: How To Become The Ultimate Pilot
**** Compatible with DJI Spark, Mavic Pro or Phantom 4 Drones **** Fly with confidenceFly safely and within your lawsFly without crashing or damaging your new droneGet silky smooth, cinematic...
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Private Pilot Ground School
This is a three-day workshop that took place during the MIT Independent Activities Period (IAP) in January, 2019. This workshop aims to provide information for students to prepare for the FAA...
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Safe Drone Flight - Procedures & Practices for New Pilots
Despite what some drone manufacturer marketing materials may claim, flying a drone is a complicated thing. While drones may be able to "fly themselves" using Artificial Intelligence and collision...
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Salary for Drone Pilot Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Drone Pilot positions.

Highest Education Level

Drone Pilots in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
40.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
24.7%
Bachelor's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
10.2%
Master's Degree
5.3%
Some College
2.3%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Drone Pilots in California
2-4 years
51.4%
4-6 years
19.8%
1-2 years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.3%
10+ years
7.2%
Less than 1 year
6.1%