ДЯКУЮ!
ТИ ВЖЕ КРАЩІЙ ЗА БІЛЬШІСТЬ
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL!
WHERE INTELLIGENCE IS VALUED ABOVE FORCE
UAV OPERATOR
THIS IS NOT YESTERDAY’S WARTHSI IS DRONE WARFARE
We are looking for FPV and Mavic operators, drone pilots, and trained soldiers ready for a real mission in efficient and innovative combat unit
Here, you will master one of the most important fields of modern warfare — operating unmanned systems in real battlefield conditions.
You will receive professional training, an official contract, modern equipment, accommodation, medical and social support.
BLACK RAVEN is an Unmanned Systems Battalion within the legendary 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade “Kholodnyi Yar.” We operate where others cannot endure, and every mission we carry out becomes part of the common victory.
Our main tasks are reconnaissance, fire engagement, logistics missions, and the full operational cycle of drone warfare: from maintenance and repairs to modernization and the implementation of new technologies.
The battalion constantly holds back enemy offensive actions on key eastern fronts. Where the fate of towns and villages is decided, we act quickly, precisely, and as one team — holding the line and staying one step ahead.
BLACK RAVEN has repeatedly ranked among the top units of Ukraine’s Defense Forces according to the “Army of Drones” project. This is more than recognition. It proves that we set the standard in the war of technologies and demonstrate that the modern army is built by those who can think and act unconventionally.
DYM
SENIOR LIEUTENANT. COMMANDER OF THE BLACK RAVEN UNMANNED SYSTEMS BATTALION
Before the full-scale invasion, he was a private entrepreneur working in trade. He was mobilized on February 27, 2022. For two months, he served as a rifleman at a recruitment and manning center. In May, he joined the 93rd Brigade as part of the reconnaissance platoon of the 2nd Rifle Battalion. He fought in Kurulky and near Mala Komyshuvakha on the Izium front. From August, he served in Soledar. He studied aerial reconnaissance to effectively adjust artillery fire and locate enemy positions.
During the Bakhmut campaign, in October 2022, he became commander of a UAV squad. In March 2023, he became commander of the battalion reconnaissance platoon, adjusting mortar fire and tank fire from concealed positions. At the same time, the platoon began flying in support of the brigade and helped establish aerial reconnaissance practices across battalions.
In October 2023, he received an officer rank and took command of an attack drone company. He began building FPV drone teams — kamikaze drones and bombers — and introduced night bombers, reconnaissance fixed-wings, and strike fixed-wings into operations.
DYM
SENIOR LIEUTENANT. COMMANDER OF THE BLACK RAVEN UNMANNED SYSTEMS BATTALION
Before the full-scale invasion, he was a private entrepreneur working in trade. He was mobilized on February 27, 2022. For two months, he served as a rifleman at a recruitment and manning center. In May, he joined the 93rd Brigade as part of the reconnaissance platoon of the 2nd Rifle Battalion. He fought in Kurulky and near Mala Komyshuvakha on the Izium front. From August, he served in Soledar. He studied aerial reconnaissance to effectively adjust artillery fire and locate enemy positions.
During the Bakhmut campaign, in October 2022, he became commander of a UAV squad. In March 2023, he became commander of the battalion reconnaissance platoon, adjusting mortar fire and tank fire from concealed positions. At the same time, the platoon began flying in support of the brigade and helped establish aerial reconnaissance practices across battalions.
In October 2023, he received an officer rank and took command of an attack drone company. He began building FPV drone teams — kamikaze drones and bombers — and introduced night bombers, reconnaissance fixed-wings, and strike fixed-wings into operations.
WHY US?
Platform Specialization
Each specialist masters a specific niche in depth, which significantly increases effectiveness.
Responsibility
Your commander is personally responsible for your safety - not just formally.
Certification
Continuous training and certification at every stage, help minimize operational risks
OUR PRINCIPLES
Life Above All
A drone is expendable. A person is not.
Mission Over Formality
Procedures are not the point. Victory is.
Mentors, Not Bosses
We listen, support, and train.
Initiative Move Fast
Those who act grow. They do not suffer for it.
KHOLODNYI YAR is one of Ukraine’s strongest and largest mechanized brigades, with more than 25 years of combat experience — from peacekeeping missions to the full-scale war against Russia.
Our commanders are not bureaucrats. They are frontline warriors who know the value of life and teach their people how to act properly. We have modern weapons, armored vehicles, and technologies that provide an advantage in combat.
Every soldier receives professional training: a basic course, role-specific specialization, and regular instruction from trainers who have been through the war.
HOW TO JOIN
Only three steps that do not obligate you to anything.
Next, you will complete basic military training, a general UAV course, and specialized training within the unit. In total, from the start of basic training to participation in combat missions, the process takes approximately three to four months.
BECOME A "BLACK RAVEN" LEGEND
Submit your application and get all the information you need. It does not obligate you to anything.
HONESTLY ABOUT THE RISKS
This is war, and the risk of injury exists. We do not hide that. At the same time, you will receive everything necessary to maximize your chances of returning alive and healthy. Regular training prepares you to act intelligently and confidently in difficult situations. Modern equipment and careful mission planning reduce danger. Medical teams work close to the unit, evacuation groups extract the wounded from hard-to-reach areas in time, and rehabilitation programs help soldiers return to service faster than before. We are honest about the risk. But we are also honest about doing everything possible to protect and support you.
FIND OUT WHAT YOU ARE REALLY CAPABLE OF
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will I definitely join your unit?
Yes. By applying through the form on the website or through recruitment centers, you join our unit specifically and apply for the exact position you selected. If the vacancy is temporarily unavailable or if a candidate does not meet the requirements for the position, we will tell you honestly and either offer you the option to wait or decline the application.
What is the salary?
Military pay is provided in accordance with Ukrainian law and depends on the service member’s position, rank, length of service, and assigned duties.
Can I travel abroad during service?
Service members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine may travel abroad during leave, but only with prior approval from their commander. In addition, service members may be sent abroad for training and professional development only by decision of the commander.
How many vacation days are available per year?
Service members in Ukraine are entitled to annual basic leave of up to 30 calendar days, of which 15 days are a mandatory uninterrupted part that may be taken upon request.
Other types of leave are also available: family circumstances leave — 10 days, and additional leave for combat veterans — 14 days.