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Drone Operators
So many new industries have emerged in this 21st century, which have created new careers and occupations. A Drone Operator is just one of many exciting new professions that may be of interest.
Drone Operators work in a variety of industries, including aviation and transport, the defence force, STEM, arts, recreation, agriculture just to name some.
Industries, where Drone Operators are in the most demand at the moment are:
- Arts and Recreation: taking aerial photography and video for events
- Aviation and Transport: using drones to deliver parcels, working in air traffic control
- Construction: using drones to survey potential construction sites, remotely checking the progress of construction
- Education: teaching others how to operate drones and obtain a Remote Pilot’s License
- Environment: remotely surveying crops and livestock, inspecting the health of reefs and rainforests, spotting endangered wildlife
- Government and Defence: providing tactical information to Defence, guide weapons systems
- Hospitality and Retail: using drones to fetch items from warehouses, remotely serve customers
- IT: coding and programming new software for drones to increase their capability
- STEM: conducting geospatial surveys, heatmapping, surveying wildlife and land health
What do Drone Operators do?
- Remotely operating drones in line with safety regulations
- Taking images and video while in the air
- Downloading data from drones onto other devices
- Using drones to move a variety of items
- Performing surveying and mapping work
- Maintaining and repairing drones and equipment
- Duties can vary greatly depending on the industry you work in
Skills and Qualification required
- A minimum of year 10
- A Remote pilot’s Licence (RePL)
- The ability to work with technology, good hand-to-eye coordination. The ability to read maps and 3 D displays.
Things you can do to prepare for a role as a Drone Operator
- Watch videos on what a day in the life of a Drone Operator
- Chat with someone who works as a Drone Operator
- Apply for work experience in one of the industries that use Drone Operators
- Buy a drone for recreational use, make sure you are aware of the airspace restrictions.
Useful links
https://studyworkgrow.com.au/2021/11/25/how-to-become-a-drone-operator/
Donna McKinlay
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