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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?

23%

AI can already do 23% of this job.

#309 / 633

Drone pilot

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Fly, frame, not lose the drone and land. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Deliver stills, video and a basic grade. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Maintenance, batteries and the part that fails. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Client, briefing and what you can actually fly. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
AESA rules and liability for the flight. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

20%

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Chief executive

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
Reports, dashboards and board notes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	42%	+7.6
Prep committees, agendas and follow-ups. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Decide strategy, investment and cuts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Lead the exec team and conflicts. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	10%	+1.8
Talk to investors, unions and press. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Represent the company and own the miss. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	15%	+2.1
Total	100%		20%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low