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?
Bellhop
19%
#482 / 633
View rankingBellhop
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Tag, bags and the floor map.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Up, the lift and the one that will not fit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Room, the VIP and not going in unannounced.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Tip, the shift and the one who hides.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The group, the coach and not leaving one in the lobby.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Whole, and not losing the one at the back.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- bags
- floors
- the lift
- VIP
- tips
- lobby
- groups
- luggage tags
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-4081.00· ESCO/ISCO 9621