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.
#314 / 643
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
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Welding inspector
22%
#349 / 643
View rankingWelding inspector
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
WPS, qualification and the bead.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Visual, the pore and the one that hides.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
NDT, the report and not contradicting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Site, the access and the welder who rushes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
The deadline, the pressure and not signing the pore.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Accept the sound bead.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
- WPS
- beads
- pores
- welder qualification
- weld NDT
- site
- access
- inspection reports
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-9061.00· ESCO/ISCO 3119