As a manufacturer of heavy unmanned aerial systems, the Pegasus Arms team frequently receives messages like: "I am a civilian planning to mobilize. How can I become a pilot for your bombers?"

The desire is completely understandable. Operating a powerful strike multirotor is a prestigious profession that allows you to inflict maximum damage on the enemy while remaining at a relative distance from the front lines. However, if you simply show up at a Recruitment Center (TCC) wanting to "fly," you will most likely be assigned wherever there is a critical shortage of personnel (such as regular infantry).

To become a UAV operator, you need a strategy. Here is a step-by-step guide from the manufacturer on how a civilian can guarantee their place at the controls of our complex.

Step 1. Understand How the System Works (What is an MOS)

The military operates on documents, not promises. To the system, you only become a valuable specialist when your qualifications are officially confirmed by an MOS (Military Occupational Specialty).

If your military ID lists the "UAV Operator" code, the Recruitment Center is obligated to treat you as a specialized professional. But remember: the military does not recognize "diplomas" from online courses or amateur clubs. To obtain an MOS, the document must be issued by a state-licensed institution.

Step 2. Train on Real Combat Hardware

To operate the Pegasus Arms 25, knowing how to fly small civilian quadcopters is not enough. This is heavy machinery that requires an understanding of aerodynamics, payload handling, navigating under EW (Electronic Warfare) conditions, and night piloting.

That is why we partner with the High-Tech Educational Center "MIST" (HTEC MIST). It is an officially licensed institution (License No. 124) that has developed a specialized course for beginners.

What the "PEGASUS ARMS 25" course provides:

• Intensive Training: 21 days (96 hours) with zero fluff—only what is needed on the front.
• Night Flight Practice: You will receive 10 hours of practice using thermal imaging. Night is the element of our drone, and you will learn to dominate it.
• Technical Foundation: You will train on original Pegasus Arms 25 systems, learning their architecture, maintenance, and field repair.

Step 3. Obtain a State Certificate

After successfully passing the exams at HTEC "MIST", you will receive a State-Recognized Certificate. This is your official ticket into the profession. With this document, you have the legal grounds to obtain a UAV Operator MOS.

Step 4. Choose Your Unit (The Letter of Request)

Instead of waiting for a draft notice, you act proactively:

1. Contact a chosen military unit (via recruiting platforms or contacts).
2. State: "I am a certified UAV operator, trained to fly Pegasus Arms 25 heavy strike drones."
3. Commanders of strike companies highly value ready-made specialists. You receive a "Vidnoshennya" (an official Letter of Request/Consent from the unit).
4. With this letter and your certificate, you go to the Recruitment Center, where you are processed for your desired position.

Time is Your Ultimate Weapon

Mastering a heavy strike drone takes time. If you only start training after receiving a draft notice, the chance to become a pilot might already be gone. Start your journey today to be maximally effective tomorrow.

👉 Learn the details and enroll in training with our partner: Visit the HTEC "MIST" Website