Drone Operator Salaries in California

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$30 - $40 an hour

Extensive hands-on (field operations, manufacturing, or test) technical experience. Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or…

$113,000 - $155,000 a year

Hold a valid Part 61 and Part 107 pilot license. Technical qualification (e.g., HNC/HND, apprenticeship) in electronics, avionics, mechanical engineering, or a…

$129,000 - $183,000 a year

7 days ago

This role will be primarily field testing and piloting FPV drones. ~80% time field testing. Blackbox analysis and PID tuning. 2 years minimum on acro drones.

$91,000 - $127,500 a year

Degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, or related field. Support military aviation projects by executing flight operations,…

$113,000 - $155,000 a year

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field. Ability to work outdoors in varied field environments, including heat and direct sun exposure.

$26.50 - $43.00 an hour