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Will AI replace Remote Sensing Technicians?

AI reaches a large part of this job’s work.

46/100

High exposure

More exposed to AI than 72% of US workers.

AI already used in
10% of the work
As AI tools mature: up to
79% of the work

What the job involves

Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. May prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.

Where AI reaches the work

The job’s main tasks, heaviest first, by how far AI reaches them.

Already happening(3)

  • Prepare documentation or presentations, including charts, photos, or graphs.
  • Document methods used and write technical reports containing information collected.
  • Develop specialized computer software routines to customize and integrate image analysis.

Within reach(14)

  • Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.
  • Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
  • Adjust remotely sensed images for optimum presentation by using software to select image displays, define image set categories, or choose processing routines.
  • Merge scanned images or build photo mosaics of large areas, using image processing software.
  • Consult with remote sensing scientists, surveyors, cartographers, or engineers to determine project needs.

and 9 more

Out of reach(4)

  • Manipulate raw data to enhance interpretation, either on the ground or during remote sensing flights.
  • Participate in the planning or development of mapping projects.
  • Correct raw data for errors due to factors such as skew or atmospheric variation.
  • Collaborate with agricultural workers to apply remote sensing information to efforts to reduce negative environmental impacts of farming practices.

Also called

Remote Sensing Technician · Digital Cartographic Technician · Geospatial Extractor · Meteorologist Liaison · Research Associate · Commercial Drone Operator · Commercial Drone Pilot · Commercial Drone Technician

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What these numbers mean

The score is the share of this job’s work, weighted by how important and frequent each task is, that AI could do in half the time: tasks an AI model could do alone count in full, tasks that need software built on AI count half.

“AI already used” is the share of the work in tasks where people are recorded using AI today. “As AI tools mature” counts every task AI could halve, with or without extra software.

The percentile compares the score with every job’s, weighted by how many people in the US do each one. Exposure means AI could change how the work is done, not that the job goes away. These are estimates for the typical job, not predictions.

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