Question 1

What is the single biggest suggestion you would give to someone wanting to get into this career?

Justin Sena · Accepted Answer

“Work the problem backwards,” emphasizes Sena. He adds, “See where you want to be. By finding out what you love to do and talking to a lot of people, you can be successful.”

Question 2

What’s the #1 mistake people make when trying to get into this career?

Justin Sena · Accepted Answer

Sena states, “Not having common sense.” Many amateur Drone Pilots fail to follow the law, such as staying clear of air space, which can easily result in not only fines but also legal action taken against them. Just one mistake can derail a career, so don’t risk a cool shot that could cost a long and successful future in this profession.”

Question 3

What is the question people should ask about this career but rarely do?

Justin Sena · Accepted Answer

“More so than asking about the career of being a Drone Operator, an aspiring Operator should be asking about the specifics of a job. It all comes back to being as prepared as possible for every single project. Once a job is accepted, the production expects the Drone Operator to do what’s expected of them. Only when the right questions are asked about available resources, support and cameras can a Drone Pilot have a successful shoot.”

Question 4

If you could describe in one word what makes you successful, what would it be?

Justin Sena · Accepted Answer

“Make it happen. (A bit of a cheat with three words, but they’re good ones!)”

Question 5

Can Drone Pilots make good money?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Yes, they can! It all depends on their experience and types of gigs they get – not to mention the overall volume of work in a year. That being said, the average salary for a Drone Pilot is just over $57,000.

Question 6

What does a Drone Pilot do?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

A Drone Pilot is the person who controls the movements and flight of a drone.

Question 7

Are Drone Pilots in demand?

Anna Keizer · Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Given the aesthetically pleasing look of drone footage, as well as the difficulty in attaining it through other means, Drone Pilots are in demand for their expertise and ability to provide unique footage for a project.

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