The force was formed at the beginning of the full-scale invasion — during the defence of Kyiv and in the Hulyaipole direction. Since then, people of all kinds have joined — entrepreneurs, engineers, teachers and experienced soldiers who observe, rescue and strike the enemy. We have operated across multiple frontline regions — Donetsk, Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and other directions.
Over four years (2022–2026), the force has evolved from a group of enthusiasts with civilian drones to a professional unmanned aviation service within the Ukrainian Volunteer Army.
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Commander of the Strike Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aviation Systems Section
Military experience before service:
· Field training - yes
· Combat experience - yes
Before full-scale invasion:
Knifemaker
Join date:
Гуляйполе 2022
Quote:
"We do not seek a way out of suffering. We seek suffering worthy of our efforts"
Why joined Udachnyky:
"I have seen all variants of the future in a state of absolute contemplation. All of them, except one, lead to oblivion. I chose the only path that makes sense"
Ground Pilot - Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aviation Systems Operator
Military experience before service:
· Field training - yes
· Combat experience - no
Before full-scale invasion:
Programmer, student of the Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Informatics of the Lviv National University
Join date:
26.02.23
Quote:
"Many of us have a misconception about true happiness. It lies not in indulging our own whims, but in devotion to a worthy cause"
Why joined Udachnyky:
"These are the people who bring the most benefit to accelerate victory"
UAV pilot, communicator, patronage service
Military experience before service:
· Field training - yes
· Combat experience - no
Before full-scale invasion:
Music teacher, cultural activist, member of a music band
Join date:
липень 2022 року
Why joined Udachnyky:
"Udachnyky is already a way of life for me - I feel the unit as a part of myself. This is where I am most useful for Ukraine; it is this role that brings the greatest benefit to accelerating our victory"
UAV laboratory engineer, external pilot (operator) of unmanned aerial vehicles
Military experience before service:
· Combat experience - no
· Field training - yes
Before full-scale invasion:
Student, fighter of the All-Ukrainian Organization Tryzub named after Stepan Bandera
Join date:
28.12.2025
Quote:
"Three things that matter in a team: well-defined tasks that are thoroughly thought through, a great experienced team, and equipment that is comfortable to work with"
Why joined Udachnyky:
"I am with Udachnyky because this is a great, smart, friendly and well-rounded team that does its job effectively. I really appreciate the way we treat each other. Our unit has a very strong spirit of brotherhood - we treat one another like family"
UAV unit sapper-engineer
Military experience before service:
· Field training - yes
· Combat experience - yes
Before full-scale invasion:
Automotive technician/ foreigner
Join date:
травень 2024 року
Do women serve in the unit?
There are no gender restrictions in the force and no division into female and male positions. Directions depend on skills and the needs of the force at the time of application. Write to us — we will tell you more.
How to join the force?
Write to us — tell us a little about yourself: experience, skills, what you can contribute. We will get in touch and discuss the next step.
Is prior combat experience required?
Combat experience is an advantage, but not a requirement. We value technical knowledge, engineering thinking and skills in working with unmanned systems. New operators go through training before combat missions.
How does the training process work?
Training is tailored individually — depending on prior experience. For some it is full training from scratch, for others — a general introduction to the unit's processes. With prior experience, training takes up to 2 months. Without experience — longer. An operator deploys on combat missions only after the commander confirms full readiness.
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