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Job titles of the future: Delivery drone air traffic controller

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Briefings

Trevor Wischnewsky, an FAA-certified drone pilot, serves as an RPIC at FlyTrex, managing a fleet of hexa-copter drones in Dallas. He coordinates traffic with competitors like Zipline and Amazon Wing using real-time data inputs from sensors. His role involves monitoring flight readiness and intervening only when automation fails, such as during sudden wind gusts. The position requires a collaborative mindset and calmness under pressure, with a maximum of 10 drones on watch simultaneously.

Key points

• Trevor Wischnewsky is an RPIC at FlyTrex, a role equivalent to an air traffic controller for hexa-copter drones operating in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
• Wischnewsky monitors drone flight readiness and intervenes only when automation fails, such as during sudden wind gusts that require manual intervention.

Context and limitations

Data reflects a single snapshot from October 2026; coverage is limited to Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth areas; specific competitor drone models and exact sensor specifications are not detailed.

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