Vermont, FAA register October 2026
Part 107 jobs and licensed drone pilots in Vermont
No open job in Vermont requires the Part 107 certificate today. At least 464 licensed remote pilots live in the state, 72 for every 100,000 residents (above the US rate of 53.5); most around Burlington, South Burlington and Colchester.
464
licensed remote pilots
49th
of 51 states by pilots
12th
per resident
0
open Part 107 jobs
Open jobs in Vermont that require Part 107
Where Vermont's licensed pilots live
By the city of their mailing address on the FAA file.
- 1. Burlington45
- 2. South Burlington23
- 3. Colchester16
- 4. Essex Junction13
- 5. Milton13
- 6. Rutland12
- 7. Williston11
- 8. Brattleboro10
How these numbers are counted
Pilots: active Remote Pilot certificates in the FAA Airmen Certification Releasable Database (October 2026 file) by the holder's mailing address, so a floor: pilots who withheld their address are not in it. 9% of Vermont's also hold a manned pilot certificate. Jobs: postings on the employers' own job boards, read every day, counted when they require the certificate. Every state compared.
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Frequently asked questions
How many licensed drone pilots are there in Vermont?
At least 464: the FAA's public airmen file (October 2026) lists that many Part 107 remote pilots with a Vermont mailing address, 49th of 51 states. Pilots who keep their address private are not in the file, so the true number is higher (the file shows about 37% of all US remote pilots).
Are there Part 107 jobs in Vermont?
Not on our board today. 52 jobs in other states require it right now; the full list is on our Part 107 jobs page, and new ones are added as employers post them.
Which Vermont city has the most drone pilots?
Burlington, with 45 licensed remote pilots on the FAA file, then South Burlington (23) and Colchester (16).
How do I get a Part 107 license in Vermont?
Pass the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft General knowledge test at an approved testing center (60 questions, 70% to pass, about $175), then apply for the certificate in the FAA's IACRA system. Anyone 16 or older can take it; it is the same everywhere in the US.