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Skydio
Skydio builds autonomous drones. It hires Flight Test Operators for data collection, worker roles that fly and supervise autonomous drones on test ranges and capture the flight data the autonomy stack trains on.
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Is Skydio legit?
Describes itself as the largest U.S.-based drone manufacturer; defense and enterprise autonomous flight. (checked on skydio.com, 28 Oct 2026) It pays $50 to $60/hr in checked postings (stated by the employer).
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Fixed-term, regular payroll. (checked on jobs.ashbyhq.com, 28 Oct 2026)
Hands-on flight data-collection role on an autonomy program. (checked on jobs.ashbyhq.com, 28 Oct 2026)
On-site: San Mateo, CA.
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What Skydio pays
Stated by the employer · updated 2026-10-28Researched rate card (stated by the employer), updated 2026-10-28
Source examples collected October 28, 2026. This envelope spans individual advertised offers with different duties, locations or shifts. It is not a company-wide typical wage. See current openings for updated terms. (checked on jobs.ashbyhq.com, 28 Oct 2026)
| Role | Work type | Researched pay |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Test Operator - Data Collection Fixed Term | AV & Drone | $50 - $60 per hour |
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What our research records about Skydio
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Skydio is hiring a fixed-term (12-month) Data Collection Flight Test Operator in San Mateo, California to fly its drones across varied US environments, about 90% of the time on the road, gathering the data that trains and validates its autonomy and AI.
Source: Skydio (Ashby job board) · In In-house data collection
Skydio's Data Collection Flight Test Operator role pays $50 to $60 an hour.
Source: Skydio (Ashby job board) · In In-house data collection
One hour of drone data collection flight testing: $50 - $60 per hour, paid by Skydio to Flight test operators (fixed term).
Source: Skydio (Ashby job board) · In Robot data prices
Skydio raised $110M in its Series F round, valued at $4.4B post-money valuation.
Source: Skydio · In Industry funding
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Frequently asked questions
Is Skydio legit?
Describes itself as the largest U.S.-based drone manufacturer; defense and enterprise autonomous flight.
Does Skydio pay?
Yes. Describes itself as the largest U.S.-based drone manufacturer; defense and enterprise autonomous flight. Payouts: Fixed-term, regular payroll.
How much does Skydio pay?
$50 to $60/hr in checked postings. Source examples collected October 28, 2026. This envelope spans individual advertised offers with different duties, locations or shifts. It is not a company-wide typical wage. See current openings for updated terms.
Is Skydio worth it?
Skydio pays $50 to $60/hr in checked postings (stated by the employer). It suits people in its operating cities who can work scheduled shifts and hold any license or certificate the role asks for. Worth knowing: Hands-on flight data-collection role on an autonomy program.
How does Skydio pay out?
Fixed-term, regular payroll.
Where is Skydio open to workers?
On-site: San Mateo, CA.
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