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?
Event planner
30%
#51 / 633
View rankingEvent planner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.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. | 30% | 28% | +8.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- develop event topics
- negotiate contracts with event providers
- coordinate events
- confer with event staff
- review event bills
- inspect event facilities
- arrange event needs
- organise event participants' registration
- direct event administrative details
- supervise event staff
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 3332