Employers typically require applicants to have a college degree in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), training from a UAS school, or a minimum of two to three years of experience using fixed-wing and rotor-wing drones.
Successful drone pilots need to be extremely attentive to detail and have strong powers of concentration and good decision-making skills. They are skilled at multitasking, strong communicators, and are able to function well under stress. Good vision and excellent manual dexterity are also very important in this career.
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