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?
Panel beater
18%
#559 / 633
View rankingPanel beater
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess, order parts and quote.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Pull, weld and set gaps.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Fill, sand and prep for paint.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Client, insurer and deadlines.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Shop, benches and tools.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Not delivering a car that looks bent.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Assess, order parts and quote
- Pull, weld and set gaps
- Fill, sand and prep for paint
- Client, insurer and deadlines
- Shop, benches and tools
- Not delivering a car that looks bent
- chapista
- panel beater
- chapa y pintura
Sources for this job· O*NET 49-3021.00· ESCO/ISCO 7213