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• Recover the drone at the end of the mission (for some positions) • Edit and otherwise prepare video, photographs, or data collected for use by others (for some positions)

OTHER NAMES FOR DRONE PILOTS Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilots Drone Operators Unmanned Aircraft Pilots Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilots Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators

CAREER PATHS FOR DRONE PILOTS Working as a drone pilot can be very interesting and rewarding because there are so many areas you can work in—from the film industry to search and rescue to journalism. Here are the most popular career paths for drone pilots. AGRICULTURE Farmers no longer have to walk rows and rows of crops to learn about potential issues that could affect the health of their corn, soybeans, and other vegetables. They’re now using drones to:

• Take aerial images to monitor crop health, including checking for pests (bugs, etc.), flooding, drought conditions (little or no water), weeds, and nitrogen deficiencies (nitrogen is a nutrient that is key toplant growth) • Find lost livestock (farmanimals suchas cattle, sheep, pigs, andgoats)

14 COOL CAREERS IN SCIENCE: DRONE PILOTS