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?
Lifeguard
16%
#611 / 633
View rankingLifeguard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Logs, headcount and closing protocols.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Watch, jump and water rescue.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 6% | +1.4 |
CPR, defibrillator and first aid.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Manage the beach or pool and talk to the public.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Kit maintenance and water chemistry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 22% | +3.1 |
Sun shift, fatigue and not looking away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 16% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Logs, headcount and closing protocols
- Watch, jump and water rescue
- CPR, defibrillator and first aid
- Kit maintenance and water chemistry
- Sun shift, fatigue and not looking away
- socorrista
- lifeguard
- salvamento
Sources for this job· O*NET 33-9092.00· ESCO/ISCO 5419