Zum Inhalt springen
KAVELOBeta
AnmeldenLos geht's
← Back

Commercial Drone Pilot

Engineering & Industry

Commercial drone pilots operate unmanned aerial vehicles for professional applications such as surveying, inspection, film production, agriculture, and rescue operations. They know Swiss aviation regulations, master various drone types, and process the collected data. The profession is growing with the rapid development of drone technology.

Entry
~CHF 58'000
CHF 4'833/Mt.
Mid
~CHF 78'000
CHF 6'500/Mt.
Senior
~CHF 100'000
CHF 8'333/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education
LevelCollege of Higher Education
Duration12 months

Your path to Commercial Drone Pilot

●
Secondary School

You are here

Apprenticeship (EFZ)

Basic training first

3–4 years

Work Experience

Gain experience

1–2 years

College of Higher Education

Advanced specialization

2–3 years

Career Start

HF Diploma

Starting salary: CHF 58'000/year

Academic Requirements
🔢 Mathematics7/10
x
🔬 Science7/10
x
💻 IT7/10
x
🔧 Manual2/10
x
🎨 Artistic2/10
x
📊 Ratings
⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10
x
🎨 Creativity5/10
x
🤝 Social Contact5/10
x
💪 Physical Demands3/10
x
📈 Career Growth7/10
x
🔮 Future Outlook8/10
x
🔥 Demand (current)6/10
x
✨ AI Risk3/10
x
Similar careers
Cleanroom TechnicianCollege of Higher EducationSemiconductor TechnicianUniversity of Applied Sciences3D Printing SpecialistUniversity of Applied SciencesCircular Economy SpecialistUniversity of Applied SciencesMechatronics EngineerApprenticeship (EFZ)Process EngineerUniversity of Applied SciencesGeothermal EngineerUniversity of Applied SciencesPharmaceutical TechnologistApprenticeship (EFZ)

Want to find out if this career matches your profile?

Create free account