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Gunner Uncrewed Aerial Systems

Fly the drones that keep our troops safe. As a full-time soldier - entry-level Gunner – Uncrewed Aerial Systems – in the British Army, you’ll: Learn how to prepare a remote controlled drone for missions and how to fly itGather intelligence and interpret the images, video and data you receiveProtect troops in enemy territoryAssist with finding and monitoring enemy threatsGain...

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GCN Engineer

Guidance Control & Navigation (GCN) Engineer Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid) Salary: £70,000-£80,000 Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Opportunity A technology-focused company based in the UK is seeking a specialist in Guidance, Control, and Navigation to help design cutting-edge algorithms for autonomous aerial platforms. The business balances growth opportunities, robust support, and the agility of a scale-up culture, empowering engineers to...

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Land Surveyor

Land Surveyor Sittingbourne, Kent / South East £28,000 – £38,000 (depending on experience) + vehicle + benefits Are you a skilled Land Surveyor with experience in topographical and measured building surveys? Do you want to join a growing team offering cutting-edge equipment, diverse project work and great career development? Our client, a forward-thinking surveying firm based near Faversham in Kent,...

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Why UAV (Drone) Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have seen rapid adoption across sectors in the UK — agriculture, logistics, inspection, mapping, delivery, search & rescue, environmental monitoring, media, defence, and more. As UAV use proliferates, the roles supporting them are shifting. Modern UAV careers are no longer just about aerodynamics, electronics or autopilot algorithms. They now require knowledge of law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design — because flying machines in public airspace must be safe, trusted, legal, intuitive and well communicated. In this article, we’ll explore why UAV careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with UAV work, and what job-seekers & employers should do to adapt.

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UAV Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern UAV Department

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, are transforming industries across the UK—from agriculture, surveillance, mapping, and inspection to logistics, environmental monitoring, and emergency response. UAV systems combine hardware, embedded systems, controls, autonomy, sensors, communications, regulatory / airworthiness, and operations. As the UAV ecosystem grows, companies need team structures that ensure safety, reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. If you are applying for UAV roles via UAVJobs.co.uk or building a UAV team, this article will help you understand the roles typical in a modern UAV department, how they collaborate throughout the UAV lifecycle, what skills and qualifications employers expect in the UK, what salaries look like, common challenges, and best practices for structuring teams that deliver capable UAV systems.

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Why the UK Could Be the World’s Next UAV Jobs Hub

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are transforming the way we survey landscapes, inspect infrastructure, deliver goods, monitor the environment, assist emergency services, and even engage in filmmaking. Their increasing adoption has opened up a wide variety of technical, regulatory, operation, and creative roles. In the UK, the UAV sector is growing rapidly. From regulatory advancements to commercial adoption, the environment is becoming more favourable for UAV innovation. Universities are expanding research, companies are developing novel UAV systems, and government initiatives are supporting testing and deployment. For professionals interested in flying, engineering, data analysis, software, or operations, the UAV field offers exciting opportunities. This article explores why the United Kingdom is well positioned to become a global UAV jobs hub, what the current landscape looks like, what roles are in demand, challenges to overcome, and what must happen for the UK to lead in UAV careers.

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