Top 10 Companies Hiring FAA-Certified Drone Pilots Right Now

The demand is real—and so are the opportunities. Here are companies and industries currently hiring Part 107 certified drone pilots:

1. DoorDash / Flytrex (delivery / logistics) — DFW area and expanding.

2. Companies in surveying, mapping, and inspections (various firms posted jobs $80-$150k/year).

3. Agricultural service companies using drone data for crop health and land assessment.

4. Real estate firms needing aerial photography/videography.

5. Media / content creators.

6. Security & private firms for site monitoring and emergency response.

7. Local governments or municipalities (public safety, disaster etc.).

8. Drone delivery services (evolving, e.g. Uber Eats + Flytrex).

9. Infrastructure / utilities (power lines, telecommunications).

10. Environmental & wildlife research / monitoring.

Salary Snapshot

• Average annual salary for many Part 107 pilots: ~$130,900.

• Some job listings range $80,000-$150,000+/year depending on field and responsibilities.

• Entry roles may start lower ($50-65k in some regions), but with experience, specialization, and contracts, income can significantly rise.

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