Pilot Institute has 67 tracked YouTube sponsorship deals across 5 channels since November 2023. The data below shows who they actually pay, so you can tell whether your channel fits before you pitch.
Tracked sponsored videos published per month. A brand signing every month is buying now, not historically.
Deals in the last 12 months by channel subscriber count. Most of their budget went to channels in the 250K to 1M range.
| Channel size | Deals | Channels | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50K to 250K subs | 9 | 2 | 43% |
| 250K to 1M subs | 12 | 1 | 57% |
Categories of the channels Pilot Institute sponsored in the last 12 months.
One video per channel, newest first. Estimated deal values use each video's view count and niche CPM benchmarks (reviewed July 2026).
IT's a BEAST! - FLYING THE NEW EPIC E1000AX with my NEW JOB!
steveo1kinevo · 574K subs · September 2026
How To Build The Ft Ez Piglet // Build
Flite Test Tech · 98.8K subs · August 2026
Gigantic 7.5lb Cheat Meal Burrito Challenge In Dardanelle Arkansas
Brandon Da Garbage Disposal Clark · 145K subs · January 2026
This Drone Is Really Fun! - Dji Neo Full Manual/acro Flight
Billy Kyle · 154K subs · September 2024
Gulfstream G-IV Flight! HECTIC Departure, Startup to Shutdown
Fly With Owen · 152K subs · November 2023
Check your fit against the data above. Pilot Institute mostly buys Travel channels. If your channel matches that profile, you are pitching with the odds, not against them.
Reference their recent deals. A pitch that names the creators they sponsored last month reads like research, not spam. The full process is in how to get sponsors on YouTube.
Lead with your numbers: average views, audience niche, and a rate anchored to what similar deals are worth. Our rate calculator gives you a defensible starting range.
Deal counts come from sponsorship disclosures SponsorRadar detected in video content and descriptions. Estimated values are ranges from view counts and niche CPM benchmarks, not confirmed figures. Updated daily.
The full Pilot Institute sponsorship history, every sponsored video with estimated deal values, and the brands sponsoring channels like yours are on Creator Pro. Start with a free account.
