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Drone Pilots Employment Opportunities

Drone flying may be your hobby but did you know that you could also get paid as a pilot? Other related jobs within the industry include project managers, software engineers and sales professionals. As drones become more advanced and applications are still being developed the demand for experienced pilots will increase. A  working career doing something you enjoy is an opportunity not to be missed. Continue reading below to discover the industries that need the experienced drone pilots..

  1. Agricultural Industry

Drone employment opportunities within the agricultural industry continue to increase as drone technology develops. With the size of some farms drones are more cost effective for spraying and monitoring crops. Some farmers have taken to flying their own drones to save on costs but the most prefer to employ professionals who are more experienced.

  1. Photography

As an amateur photographer you now have the opportunity to develop to advanced level with drone photography. With built in wireless cameras drones can provide that perfect shot that has always been outside your reach. The more sophisticated drone with high-end camera technology can be more difficult to master. Begin with a budget drone with built-in wireless cameras to train on before you decided on the expensive high-end options.

  1. Real Estate Industry

A picture is worth a thousand words and nothing can be more appropriate in the world of realtors. Having an experienced advanced level drone photography pilot can get those shots that sell properties. Turning around properties quickly is the business realtors prefer shots from every angle can be achieved using drone photography.

  1. Government

Governments have a number of uses for drone pilots from local photography and videography work to monitor international border crossings. The drone is the tool of choice for monitoring work and surveillance since it is quite an unobtrusive. Military drone pilots guide unmanned aircraft through intelligence-gathering missions that feed- back real time information to ground support. This could be an exciting career for some, if this is for you, consider a career within the government as a drone pilot.

  1. Construction Industry

The construction industry employ drone pilots for various tasks such as monitor construction worksites to give an overall view of progress. A safe working environment is important for both crew and equipment. To train a construction worker to become a drone pilot is not always cost effective or a good use of time. Although a certified drone pilot can oversee the whole picture and report in real time to the project manager who is responsible for the site. This keeps everything running according to time and schedule.

  1. Surveillance Industry

Law enforcement drone pilots can be used in police surveillance, as well as to monitor traffic. Equipped with extra high-definition cameras, drones can transmit images back in real-time taking the fight against crime to the next level. This can be a worthwhile and rewarding career if fighting crime is important to you.

Wrap up

Becoming a certified drone pilot is the first step to a career within the industries mentioned in this article. Obtaining this level of achievement will enhance your road to success.

I began researching drones and their applications to address concerns that many have regarding flying restrictions and operational safety.
This is becoming more and more prevalent now as drones become more advanced and applications increase.

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