Phi công drone thương mại

Lịch làm việc

• Commercial Drone Pilots may work full- or part-time jobs, depending on their position. There is obviously a lot of work outdoors, standing for long periods while staying focused on precision piloting a UAV (and operating attached equipment such as cameras). Frequent travel is often required within the local vicinity. 

Nhiệm vụ tiêu biểu

Commercial drones are used for countless operations. But while the purposes may vary, the typical duties of the pilot are relatively the same for most positions.

• Meet with clients to discuss objectives, capabilities, and potential problems or risks
• Review the desired coverage area
• Determine the perimeter within which the drone will be in the remote control range 
• Transport UAVs to launch destination(s)
• Manage all ground and flight operations
• Plot or help to plot flight planes
• Conduct pre- and post-flight checks
• Review weather forecasts for different altitudes 
• Fly drones via remote-controllers 
• Monitor in-flight operations and constantly assess potential problems such as low battery charges, being out of range, high winds, or dust 
• Read, understand, and comply with Federal Aviation Administration regulations (including updates)
• Collaborate closely with clients and team members to ensure objectives are met
• Take aerial photos or videos for real estate, construction, entertainment, or advertising purposes
• Conduct surveys to gather information for maps
• Fly drones into potentially hazardous areas to aid with inspections and risk analysis (for example, to help law enforcement or firefighters)
• Operate thermal imaging cameras or monitoring equipment 
• Upload and download data captured by drones
• Utilize AI-enhanced software for added functionality such as image recognition and obstacle avoidance 

Trách nhiệm bổ sung

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, or upgrades—or report the need for these actions to applicable technicians  
• Demonstrate drone capabilities to clients, stakeholders, investors, or the general public
• Offer consultations or training to military drone operators 
• Be very familiar with drone operator manuals, parts, and onboard/cloud software
• Update software manually, as needed
• Train and mentor other pilots 

Kỹ năng mềm

• Ability to bend, squat, pull, and reach
• Ability to lift ~30-50 lbs or more
• Ability to tolerate exposure to outdoor conditions 
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods
• Chú ý đến chi tiết
• Định hướng mục tiêu
• Sáng kiến
• Kỹ năng lãnh đạo
• Tinh ý
• Tổ chức
• Kiên nhẫn 
• Giải quyết vấn đề
• Đánh giá rủi ro 
• Tập trung vào an toàn
• Kỹ năng giao tiếp mạnh mẽ 
• Làm việc theo nhóm
• Quản lý thời gian 
• Visual acuity

Kỹ năng kỹ thuật

• Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA (also known as a “Part 107 license”)
• Bằng lái xe
• Familiarity with onboard and cloud service drone software, as well as hardware and data upload/transfer functions
• Familiarity with weather conditions and their impact on drone flight
• General knowledge of basic arithmetic, geometry, physics, computer science, and electrical components 
• Knowledge of aviation safety and FAA regulations 

• Agricultural agencies
• Các trường cao đẳng và đại học
• Các công ty xây dựng 
• Delivery services
• Entertainment industry
• Các cơ quan chính phủ địa phương, tiểu bang và liên bang
• Military, law enforcement, search and rescue, and firefighting agencies
• Prisons and commercial warehouses
• Công ty tư nhân
• Cơ quan bất động sản
• Surveyors/mappers

On the surface, the job of a Commercial Drone Pilot might seem fun and easy. However, operating a high-tech drone requires a lot of focus and precision, sometimes under stressful conditions. 

Like pilots who sit in a cockpit, Drone Pilots are flying equipment in the air, often over buildings and people. They must be extremely cautious to ensure their UAV is fit to fly, has enough charge to stay in the air for the specified period of time, and doesn’t fly beyond the range where it can be remotely controlled. Many drones are easily capable of flying past the pilot's visual line of sight, which greatly increases the risk of hitting something—or someone! Pilots who operate in such conditions require a waiver from the FAA.  

UAV technology is advancing every year, with drones getting both bigger and smaller to perform a broader range of functions. While military applications have driven much of the research and development behind these advances, commercial applications have also expanded. 

Drones are now being put to use to map out physical objects from all angles so that the captured data can be used to make “digital twins”—small but highly-detailed replicas on an object that can be used to aid in construction projects. 

Another hot trend is “Drones-as-a-Service,” where customers share a problem and get a custom-scaled drone solution presented to knock it out in no time. Speaking of solutions, one of the biggest drawbacks of drones is the need for human operators. While this may not be great news for Commercial Drone Pilots, artificial intelligence is creeping in to help make drones more autonomous. 

Commercial Drone Pilots often start as hobbyists before getting into the field as a profession. Some may have been aviation enthusiasts in general who grew up interested in piloting either aircraft or UAVs. Drone Pilots are both independent and team players who can work with others to achieve goals and overcome obstacles. They might have enjoyed group activities in school while being just as content working or playing on their own. They typically enjoy thinking with hardware and software and appreciate being outdoors where they can watch their drones soar through the skies!