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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?

23%

AI can already do 23% of this job.

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Drone pilot

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Fly, frame, not lose the drone and land. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Deliver stills, video and a basic grade. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Maintenance, batteries and the part that fails. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Client, briefing and what you can actually fly. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
AESA rules and liability for the flight. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

33%

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Warehouse operator

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
Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	19%	55%	+10.5
Move freight, stock, or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, ships, or containers, by hand or using trucks, tractors, or other equipment. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	28%	+5
Maintain equipment storage areas to ensure that inventory is protected. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	28%	+5
Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments or material or equipment needs. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	15%	28%	+4.2
Sort cargo before loading and unloading. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	28%	+3.9
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	12%	28%	+3.4
Install protective devices, such as bracing, padding, or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	4%	28%	+1.1
Total	100%		33%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low