Automation index
How much of a Drone pilot’s job can AI already do?
A flight plan comes earlier. Lifting the drone, not losing it, and bringing the shot home do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Drone pilot
23%
AI can already do 23% of this job.
#309 / 633
View rankingDrone pilot
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Flight plan, NOTAM, ENAIRE and the permit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Fly, frame, not lose the drone and land.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Deliver stills, video and a basic grade.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Maintenance, batteries and the part that fails.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Client, briefing and what you can actually fly.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
AESA rules and liability for the flight.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 23% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- fly drones
- pilot UAS
- flight planning
- aerial shots
- NOTAM
- AESA permits
- not lose the drone
- grade aerial video
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-2012.00· ESCO/ISCO 3153
IS WORK OVER?
Auditor
35%
#16 / 633
View rankingAuditor
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 22% | +2.6 |
Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 48% | +4.3 |
Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 55% | +4.4 |
Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 55% | +3.9 |
Prepare adjusting journal entries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 38% | 28% | +10.6 |
| Total | 100% | 35% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- ledger entries
- close accounts
- reconcile banks
- accounting department processes
- financial department processes
- economics
- corporate law
- accounting
- inspect tax returns
- control financial resources
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 2411