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 / 623
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?
Strength and conditioning coach
22%
#365 / 623
View rankingStrength and conditioning coach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Load, GPS and the microcycle.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Gym, the pattern and the one who cheats.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Rehab, the injured and not rushing the return.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Report, the manager and the fight over minutes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The peak, pre-season and not grinding them.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Ready, and not broken.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
- load
- training GPS
- microcycles
- rehab
- movement pattern
- pre-season
- reports to the manager
- the gym
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-9091.00· ESCO/ISCO 3423