Commercial drone pilot
Fly drones for real estate photos, roof checks, farms and events.
- Median pay
- No official figure
- Cost to start
- $700 to $2,500 with a drone
- Time to start
- 1 to 2 months to get certified
OutdoorsComputerDrivingBe your own bossCommission pay
What it really pays
There's no official national pay figure for this work. Most people do it on their own and are paid per job, so income depends on how much work you take on.
Where to start
Read the FAA's free Part 107 study guide to see if this is for you before buying anything.
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