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.
#319 / 673
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?
Science teacher
22%
#386 / 673
View rankingScience teacher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Practical, the protocol and the kit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Lab, the bunsen and the one who will not read.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Data, the graph and not inventing the point.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Exam, the formula and getting them to explain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The damage, the note and not leaving the acid open.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
That they do not burn, and understand what they measured.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- lab practicals
- bunsen
- science protocols
- graphs
- formulae
- acid
- incident notes
- lab safety
Sources for this job· O*NET 25-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 2330