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ROV/Drone OperatorFrom £35,000 per annum + Car allowanceBirmingham - UK Travel RequiredPermanent- 37 hours per weekAre you a hands-on technician with a passion for ROVs, drone tech, and site-based inspections? We're working with a well-established manufacturer in the Midlands who supply specialist liquid storage solutions to a wide range of sectors across the UK. As part of their continued growth,...
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Drone Pilot for AI Training and Data Collection
Drone Pilot for AI Training and Data CollectionJoin to apply for theDrone Pilot for AI Training and Data Collectionrole atTSMG HoldingContinue with Google Continue with GoogleDrone Pilot for AI Training and Data CollectionJoin to apply for theDrone Pilot for AI Training and Data Collectionrole atTSMG HoldingWe are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Drone Pilot to assist in the development...
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Drone Pilot for AI Training and Data Collection
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Drone Pilot to assist in the development and training of AI models, specifically in the areas of computer vision, sensor fusion, and autonomous navigation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collecting high-quality data in real-world environments, contributing to the optimization of AI algorithms that power autonomous systems.As a Drone Pilot for...
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Drone Pilot
We are seeking a skilled and certified Drone Pilot to operate and manage drone operations for various projects. As a Drone Pilot, you should have a strong understanding of drone technology, excellent piloting skills, and the ability to analyze aerial data.Your key responsibilities will include flying drones for purposes such as surveying, mapping, inspection, and videography.Key Responsibilities:Operate drones for aerial...
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Drone Firmware Software Dev Engineer, Robotics Platform Engineering
Embedded Software Dev Engineer, Ring, Emerging product, firmware and platform softwareJob ID: 2894593 | Evi Technologies LimitedRing is working on innovative new products; therefore, we are looking for skilled individuals with a strong bias for action and deep technical knowledge to join our team in Cambridge. Our team is developing a new class of product and building the software framework...
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Drone Pilot
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people with a full Drone pilots licence to join our expanding team taking aerial photography across London's best properties.Minimum 1 year experience essentialSalary: Commission based - OTE£28k - £45k depending on experience.Location: LondonHours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-6pmKey ResponsibilitiesProduce high quality drone photography for our Sales and Letting offices.Liaise with bookings Administrators, Sales and Lettings offices...
UAV roles land across defence, emergency services, surveying/GIS, energy & utilities inspection, logistics, agri/forestry, media, infrastructure, start-ups and research labs—often hidden in ATS portals or duplicated across job boards. The fastest way to keep up isn’t heroic scrolling; it’s automation. With keyword-rich alerts, RSS feeds and a reusable ChatGPT workflow, you can bring relevant roles to you, triage them in minutes, and tailor strong applications without burning your evenings.
This copy-paste playbook is for www.uavjobs.co.uk readers. It’s UK-centric, practical, and designed to save you hours each week.
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A role & keyword map spanning GNC/Flight Control, Autonomy/Navigation, Perception, Mission Planning, Avionics/Embedded, Comms/RF/Networking, UTM & Airworthiness, Mechanical/Propulsion, Payload/Imaging, Field Ops & Pilots, and Cloud/Fleet Ops.
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From unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous drones to UAS software and payload integration, the UK UAV industry is on a steep growth curve. Lightcast data shows +37 % YoY growth in UK job ads mentioning “UAV”, “drone systems”, “UAS pilot” or “aerospace unmanned” in Q1 2025. Yet with fewer than 6,000 professionals in the field, demand far exceeds supply.
This guide lists 10 UK‑registered recruitment agencies whose primary focus includes UAV or drone-related hiring. Use it to connect with the right recruiters, prep for interviews, and land offers.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are no longer just military assets—they're transforming agriculture, infrastructure inspection, logistics, filmmaking, and public safety. As commercial drone operations scale in the UK, the demand for skilled UAV professionals is rising sharply across engineering, flight operations, data analysis, and autonomous systems.
Welcome to the UAV Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the tools, platforms, certifications, and technologies that are shaping UAV careers in the UK. Whether you're a drone pilot, systems engineer, or AI developer working on autonomous navigation, this radar shows you what to focus on to remain in-demand.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are transforming industries in the UK—from surveying, inspection, and agriculture to emergency services, logistics, and defence. As the sector evolves, so too does the demand for skilled UAV professionals: pilots, systems engineers, data analysts, AI specialists, and regulatory experts.
Yet many of the best UAV jobs—especially in R&D, government contracts, and specialist commercial operations—are never advertised publicly. They’re often filled through trusted networks, working group referrals, pilot programmes, and specialist community engagement.
In this guide, you’ll discover how to access hidden UAV jobs in the UK by engaging with professional bodies like the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), APRIL (UK), and regional drone networks. You’ll learn how to use directories, CPD events, special interest groups (SIGs), and industry clusters to position yourself at the forefront of opportunity—before roles are even published.
Being made redundant from a role in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drone technology can be disheartening—especially in such a cutting-edge and evolving sector. But with the growing adoption of UAVs in defence, surveying, logistics, agriculture, inspection, and emergency response, your skills remain in demand.
Whether you're a drone pilot, UAV systems engineer, geospatial analyst, flight software developer, or mechanical integrator, this guide will help you bounce back stronger after redundancy.
Why last year’s pay survey already misleads UK drone professionals
Ask a BVLOS Pilot stitching flight plans over the Irish Sea, a Drone Data Analyst crunching multispectral crop imagery, or an Avionics Engineer debugging quad‑rotor ESCs at midnight: “Am I earning what I deserve?” The honest answer drifts faster than a geofence breach. Since early 2024 the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) introduced sandbox corridors for beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight operations, Network Rail signed a multi‑million‑pound inspection contract, & the UK’s Future Flight Challenge pumped an extra £105 million into autonomous‑air‑mobility trials. Each shock nudges salary bands.
A salary guide printed in 2024 is already a fossil — blind to the surge in middle‑mile drone logistics, the Highlands’ offshore wind survey boom, or the police drones standard now mandating dual‑thermal payloads. To replace guesswork with evidence, UAVJobs.co.uk has distilled a transparent three‑factor formula. Plug in your discipline, UK region & seniority; you’ll see a realistic 2025 baseline — no stale averages, no fuzzy “competitive” labels. This article unpacks the formula, spotlights six forces inflating UAV pay, & sets out five practical moves to boost your market value inside ninety days.
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