Also called: Drone Show Technician
Programs and runs shows where hundreds of glowing drones form shapes in the night sky.
A drone show tech lays out 500 drones in a field, checks batteries and GPS, and launches a choreographed show that spells out a logo over a stadium.
Approximate; new and growing field.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. FAA Part 107 license plus show-system training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Aviation, Computer Science.
Growing much faster than average. Drone shows are replacing some fireworks displays.
Medium risk for 10 years. Shows are pre-programmed and swarms are getting more autonomous; licensed pilots still set up and supervise.
Age 18+. One way to start: Pass the FAA Part 107 exam, then apply to drone show companies for show technician jobs First: FAA Part 107 remote pilot certificate
Classes: Physics, Computer science, Math, Art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-2099.
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