Aviation & Mapping

Drone Surveyor

Uses unmanned aerial vehicles to collect geographic and topographically data.

ScienceNSQF Level 6
At a glance
Salary range in India
₹4.0L – ₹10.0L/year
Market demand
rapidly growing
LowVery 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.