Want to fly high in the drone industry? Check out these in-demand roles and skills
UAVs) is rising in agriculture, surveillance, logistics and infrastructure, among others. As a result, many industries are seeking fresh talent to leverage this technology.
The collaborative efforts of the government, industry leaders and educational institutes are helping to bridge the skill gap in this segment. This is also making thedrone industry brim with job opportunities.
However, before building a career in this sector, freshers need to know the in-demand roles, skills, pay expectations, and other details.
Roles and suitable courses
UAV pilot, drone maintenance technician, data analyst and software developer are some of the roles seeing significant demand for early career professionals, says Rama Krishna, Co-founder and CEO of EndureAir, which makes drones.
Referring to the courses one can pursue, he says UAV piloting, robotics, aerodynamics and programming (such as Python and C++) are good options. Alongside these, specialised training in GIS, remote sensing and mechatronic skills can be beneficial for roles involving data analysis, system integration and the design and maintenance of drone systems, he adds.
Radhika Kotecha, Professor and Head of Department of Information Technology, K. J. Somaiya Institute of Technology, says there is a surge in demand for drone pilots, hardware engineers, regulatory specialists and software engineers who can develop flight control algorithms and data processing software. Data analysts who interpret aerial data are also needed. Additionally, she says, the industry is
