Drones and Remote Piloting

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Drone Operator

A Drone Operator flies unmanned aerial vehicles for various purposes, including photography and surveillance, while ensuring safety and maintaining equipment.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Beginner

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot

An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot operates drones for tasks like surveillance, inspections, and deliveries, requiring adaptability and adherence to safety standards

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in drones and remote piloting

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB41419

Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Blended, Online, Traineeship
10 - 24 months
$0 - $3,095
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Paper Mill Worker Drone Operator
Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Abattoir Supervisor Food Production Supervisor EEHA Auditor Gas Industry Operator Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Supervisor Occupational Health Nurse Safety Officer Demolition Supervisor Occupational Hygienist Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Health Consultant Asset Inspector
+ 15 more
BSB51319

Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Online
12 months
$0 - $3,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Operational Risk Manager Drone Operator
Waterproofer EEHA Inspector Asbestos Removalist Asbestos Removalist B Class Asbestos Supervisor Crowd Controller Chief Warden Mining Manager Occupational Health Nurse Safety Officer Demolition Supervisor Occupational Hygienist Superintendent Industrial Hygienist Safety Consultant Health Consultant
+ 16 more
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$1,500 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Administrator Systems Administrator IT Support Officer
Network Technician Computer Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician Javascript Developer E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Blockchain Engineer IT Technician Network Specialist ICT Support Engineer IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Senior Systems Engineer Software Tester Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Business Intelligence Developer Systems Architect Network Architect Database Developer Test Analyst Test Engineer Integration Engineer 3D Printing Technician Network Manager Network Designer Cyber Defender Cyber Security Architect Network Analyst Computer Systems Engineer Data Modeller Developer Programmer ICT Architect Fibre Optic Splicer Python Developer IT Operations Manager
+ 41 more
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology
On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $8,940
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator
Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer ICT Support Engineer Programmer Systems Tester ICT Project Manager Computer Technician Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Digital Project Manager Blockchain Engineer Network Specialist Salesforce Developer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Automated Tester Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Engineer Integration Engineer Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Software Designer Cyber Defender Cyber Security Architect AI Specialist UX Developer Computer Systems Engineer Data Modeller Senior Business Analyst AI Consultant Computer Architect Creative Technologist Visual Effects Artist Software Development Manager Enterprise Solutions Architect Developer Programmer ICT Architect Master Data Analyst Database Designer Chief Information Officer Research and Development Manager Algorithm Engineer Python Developer Computational Biologist IT Operations Manager Analytics Manager
+ 97 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Systems Engineer Systems Analyst Network Administrator Java Developer Analyst Programmer Javascript Developer ICT Support Engineer Programmer Systems Tester ICT Project Manager Computer Technician Network Technician Junior Website Designer Cloud Support Technician E-Commerce Developer Data Miner Digital Project Manager Blockchain Engineer Network Specialist Salesforce Developer Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant IoT Engineer Cyber Security Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Automated Tester Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Digital Business Analyst E-Commerce Manager IT Manager Software Tester E-learning Developer Drone Operator Data Architect Computer Engineer Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Business Intelligence Developer Solutions Analyst Systems Architect Integration Analyst Integration Developer Network Architect Cloud Architect Mobile Application Developer Sitecore Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Enterprise Architect Database Developer Solutions Architect Test Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Test Engineer Integration Engineer Cybercrime Investigator Digital Producer Multimedia Artist 3D Printing Technician Applications Engineer Information Architect .NET Developer Systems Designer Robotics Technician Information Designer Meteorologist IT Specialist Photogrammetrist Software Designer Cyber Defender Cyber Security Architect AI Specialist UX Developer Computer Systems Engineer Data Modeller Senior Business Analyst AI Consultant Computer Architect Creative Technologist Visual Effects Artist Software Development Manager Enterprise Solutions Architect Developer Programmer ICT Architect Master Data Analyst Database Designer Chief Information Officer Research and Development Manager Algorithm Engineer Python Developer Computational Biologist IT Operations Manager Analytics Manager + 97 more
AVI30419

Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
Blended, On Campus
2 - 12 months
$0 - $7,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Survey Pilot
Airport Ground Crew Freight Pilot
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Survey Pilot Airport Ground Crew Freight Pilot + 2 more

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
On Campus
4 years
$74,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Planning Engineer Technical Officer Infrastructure Engineer
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Civil Designer Construction Site Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Planning Engineer Technical Officer Infrastructure Engineer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Civil Designer Construction Site Manager + 5 more

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing)
On Campus
3 years
$44,520
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Engineer Plant Engineer Research Engineer
Technical Officer Hydrogen Engineer Electrical Designer Mechanical Engineering Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic Metal Worker Welding Instructor Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Trailer Technician Toolmaker Marine Engineer Process Technician
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics)
On Campus
3 years
$44,520
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automotive Engineer Plant Engineer Electrical Supervisor
Technical Officer Hydrogen Engineer Electrical Designer Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Technician Mobile Plant Mechanic Drone Operator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Forklift Mechanic Toolmaker Electrical Trades Assistant Marine Engineer TCF Mechanic Process Technician
+ 14 more
10935NAT

Certificate II in Autonomous Technologies
On Campus
12 months
$6,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Drone Operator

Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering)
On Campus
3 years
$33,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Computer Technician Web Content Manager Junior Data Analyst
Plant Engineer IT Technician Digital Business Analyst Engineering Technician Trainee Records Officer IT Business Analyst Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Telecommunications Trades Assistant Technical Architect Systems Consultant Solutions Designer Functional Analyst Solutions Analyst Integration Analyst Infrastructure Architect Mobile Application Developer Salesforce Administrator Solutions Consultant Test Engineer Technology Consultant Program Analyst Data Manager Game Mathematician Application Support Analyst Data Modeller Marketing Analyst Chief Information Officer
+ 27 more
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