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Drone Surveyor
Aviation & Mapping
Drone Surveyor
Uses unmanned aerial vehicles to collect geographic and topographically data.
Science
NSQF Level 6
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At a glance
Salary range in India
₹4.0L – ₹10.0L/year
Market demand
rapidly growing
Low
Very High
Minimum qualification
12th
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote
Your pathway into Drone Surveyor
1
Step 1
12th → DGCA Drone Pilot Training → Mapping & GIS Certification
Skills you'll need
drone flying
Core skill
GIS mapping
Core skill
spatial awareness
Core skill
software (AutoCAD)
Core skill
Salary breakdown in India
Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹4.0L – ₹10.0L/year
Lead / Head
Upper Range
What does a Drone Surveyor actually do?
Uses unmanned aerial vehicles to collect geographic and topographically data.