Drone Manufacturing Workers

Hands-on experiences in building things and using tools, plus participation in internships or other experiential education opportunities, are highly recommended for aspiring drone manufacturing workers.

Many of the production-related jobs require knowledge of blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, shop mathematics, and computer-aided and computer-controlled machinery. An understanding of electricity and electronics is also helpful. Attention to detail is essential, as precision is important in producing parts and components to design specifications. Manual dexterity, physical stamina and strength, and spatial-orientation skills are necessary for working on one's feet for long periods of time.

Quality control inspectors must have strong computer and math skills and knowledge of specialized tools and machinery for testing drones and drone components and systems. Drone production managers, buying and purchasing agents, and manufacturing sales representatives must have strong interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills. Production managers must be able to manage and motivate employees to keep manufacturing facilities operating according to production schedules and within production budgets. They must be able to identify problems and resolve them quickly and effectively to keep production operations on track.