Drone pilot jobs in European defence
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Products & Solutions
Vector AI
Vector AI is a mid-endurance eVTOL fixed-wing sUAS designed for tactical ISR missions. In fixed-wing configuration it has a 2.80-metre wingspan, weighs 9.5 kg at max take-off weight and delivers 180+ minutes of flight endurance at speeds of 15 to 20 m/s. The system operates as a 2-in-1 platform, converting toollessly between fixed-wing and multicopter modes using identical avionics, ground controller and sensors. Dual NVIDIA Jetson Orin SOM processors handle onboard AI object detection, classification and tracking, which supports operation in GPS-denied and electronically contested environments. Open interfaces connect it to battle management systems such as ATAK, SitaWare and Kropyva.
Reliant
Reliant is a Group 2 VTOL fixed-wing UAS built for persistent ISR and RSTA missions requiring long loiter times and infrastructure-free deployment. Powered by a heavy-fuel internal combustion engine, it achieves over 10 hours of endurance with a 33 kg max take-off weight and a 4.30-metre wingspan, operating at command and control ranges up to 41 km. Dual hot-swappable, MOD-compliant payload bays support EO/IR, SIGINT, SAR and electronic warfare sensor combinations. A two-person team can deploy the system from a 10x10-metre footprint in under 10 minutes from rooftops, vehicles or ships, and onboard Jetson Orin NX processors maintain autonomous mission execution in GNSS-denied conditions.
Trinity Pro
Trinity Pro is a commercial-grade eVTOL fixed-wing mapping drone designed for geospatial, infrastructure and survey missions. It achieves up to 90 minutes of flight time, can cover 700 hectares in a single mission, and supports a wide choice of sensors including RGB, oblique, multispectral and LiDAR via a quick-lock payload compartment. The platform runs on the Quantum-Skynode autopilot, integrates tightly with QBase 3D mission planning software, and carries an IP55 weather rating. The Trinity platform has accumulated more than 75000 flight hours globally since its market launch in 2018.
MOSAIC UXS
MOSAIC UXS is Quantum Systems' multi-domain command and control software for orchestrating unmanned systems across air, land and sea domains. It generates 3D digital representations of mission areas and translates high-level objectives into precise commands for individual platforms or entire swarms, compatible with major battle management systems including BMS, MGCS and FCAS. The software scales from single-operator handheld control to full multi-platform swarm orchestration from a command centre, with open interfaces for integrating third-party unmanned systems and modular AI algorithms. Sensor data from all connected platforms is fused into a unified operational picture to reduce operator cognitive load.
Videos
Quantum Systems | Image Film | Aerial intelligence when it matters
Vector AI & WASP
Quantum Systems Twister™ - Short-Range eVTOL sUAS
About
Quantum Systems develops and manufactures unmanned systems for air, land and sea, together with the software that connects them. The company was founded in 2015 by Florian Seibel, Michael Kriegel, Tobias Kloss and Armin Busse and has its headquarters in Gilching near Munich. It states that it has more than 1700 employees across eight countries and serves defence, security and civil resilience customers.
Offices
Gilching, GermanyBerlin, GermanyRheinbach, GermanyWessling, GermanyGöppingen, GermanyRostock, GermanyBedford, United KingdomMoorpark, United StatesHuntsville, United StatesRedbank, AustraliaBucharest, RomaniaBrasov, RomaniaKyiv, UkraineVilnius, LithuaniaTallinn, EstoniaBacked by
BlackstoneNoteusAirbusAdventBONDFidelity Management & Research CompanyWellington ManagementA.P. Moller HoldingElephant Lake VenturesBalderton CapitalHV CapitalHensoldtBullhound CapitalLP&E AGProject AThiel CapitalDTCPOmnes CapitalAirbus VenturesPorsche SENotion CapitalBayern KapitalIn-Q-Tel10x Group
Customers & Partners
German BundeswehrUK Ministry of DefenceUkraine armed forcesSpanish armed forcesAustralian Defence ForceUS ArmyRomanian Ministry of DefenceNew Zealand Ministry of DefenceAirbus Defence and SpaceDaimler TruckFraunhofer FHRDLR
Timeline
2026-07
Announced a $1.2 billion Series D co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent at a post-money valuation of about $8 billion.
2026-04
US Army selected Vector AI for the Company-Level sUAS Directed Requirement 2 initiative under a $15.3 million contract.
2025-12
Signed a Bundeswehr contract for up to 747 Twister reconnaissance drones as the successor to the ALADIN system, with 147 systems on firm order and up to 600 as options.
2025-11
Raised €180 million in a Series C extension led by Balderton Capital, following a €160 million Series C in May 2025, at a valuation above €3 billion.
2023-09
Won the Bundeswehr FALKE tender and signed a framework agreement with BAAINBw for the delivery of Vector reconnaissance drones.
2015
Founded by Florian Seibel, Michael Kriegel, Tobias Kloss and Armin Busse.
Open Positions (5)
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Products & Solutions
Vector AI
Vector AI is a mid-endurance eVTOL fixed-wing sUAS designed for tactical ISR missions. In fixed-wing configuration it has a 2.80-metre wingspan, weighs 9.5 kg at max take-off weight and delivers 180+ minutes of flight endurance at speeds of 15 to 20 m/s. The system operates as a 2-in-1 platform, converting toollessly between fixed-wing and multicopter modes using identical avionics, ground controller and sensors. Dual NVIDIA Jetson Orin SOM processors handle onboard AI object detection, classification and tracking, which supports operation in GPS-denied and electronically contested environments. Open interfaces connect it to battle management systems such as ATAK, SitaWare and Kropyva.
Reliant
Reliant is a Group 2 VTOL fixed-wing UAS built for persistent ISR and RSTA missions requiring long loiter times and infrastructure-free deployment. Powered by a heavy-fuel internal combustion engine, it achieves over 10 hours of endurance with a 33 kg max take-off weight and a 4.30-metre wingspan, operating at command and control ranges up to 41 km. Dual hot-swappable, MOD-compliant payload bays support EO/IR, SIGINT, SAR and electronic warfare sensor combinations. A two-person team can deploy the system from a 10x10-metre footprint in under 10 minutes from rooftops, vehicles or ships, and onboard Jetson Orin NX processors maintain autonomous mission execution in GNSS-denied conditions.
Trinity Pro
Trinity Pro is a commercial-grade eVTOL fixed-wing mapping drone designed for geospatial, infrastructure and survey missions. It achieves up to 90 minutes of flight time, can cover 700 hectares in a single mission, and supports a wide choice of sensors including RGB, oblique, multispectral and LiDAR via a quick-lock payload compartment. The platform runs on the Quantum-Skynode autopilot, integrates tightly with QBase 3D mission planning software, and carries an IP55 weather rating. The Trinity platform has accumulated more than 75000 flight hours globally since its market launch in 2018.
MOSAIC UXS
MOSAIC UXS is Quantum Systems' multi-domain command and control software for orchestrating unmanned systems across air, land and sea domains. It generates 3D digital representations of mission areas and translates high-level objectives into precise commands for individual platforms or entire swarms, compatible with major battle management systems including BMS, MGCS and FCAS. The software scales from single-operator handheld control to full multi-platform swarm orchestration from a command centre, with open interfaces for integrating third-party unmanned systems and modular AI algorithms. Sensor data from all connected platforms is fused into a unified operational picture to reduce operator cognitive load.
Videos
Quantum Systems | Image Film | Aerial intelligence when it matters
Vector AI & WASP
Quantum Systems Twister™ - Short-Range eVTOL sUAS
Open Positions (5)
the careers site
About
Quantum Systems develops and manufactures unmanned systems for air, land and sea, together with the software that connects them. The company was founded in 2015 by Florian Seibel, Michael Kriegel, Tobias Kloss and Armin Busse and has its headquarters in Gilching near Munich. It states that it has more than 1700 employees across eight countries and serves defence, security and civil resilience customers.
Offices
Gilching, GermanyBerlin, GermanyRheinbach, GermanyWessling, GermanyGöppingen, GermanyRostock, GermanyBedford, United KingdomMoorpark, United StatesHuntsville, United StatesRedbank, AustraliaBucharest, RomaniaBrasov, RomaniaKyiv, UkraineVilnius, LithuaniaTallinn, EstoniaBacked by
BlackstoneNoteusAirbusAdventBONDFidelity Management & Research CompanyWellington ManagementA.P. Moller HoldingElephant Lake VenturesBalderton CapitalHV CapitalHensoldtBullhound CapitalLP&E AGProject AThiel CapitalDTCPOmnes CapitalAirbus VenturesPorsche SENotion CapitalBayern KapitalIn-Q-Tel10x Group
Customers & Partners
German BundeswehrUK Ministry of DefenceUkraine armed forcesSpanish armed forcesAustralian Defence ForceUS ArmyRomanian Ministry of DefenceNew Zealand Ministry of DefenceAirbus Defence and SpaceDaimler TruckFraunhofer FHRDLR
Timeline
2026-07
Announced a $1.2 billion Series D co-led by Blackstone, Noteus, Airbus and Advent at a post-money valuation of about $8 billion.
2026-04
US Army selected Vector AI for the Company-Level sUAS Directed Requirement 2 initiative under a $15.3 million contract.
2025-12
Signed a Bundeswehr contract for up to 747 Twister reconnaissance drones as the successor to the ALADIN system, with 147 systems on firm order and up to 600 as options.
2025-11
Raised €180 million in a Series C extension led by Balderton Capital, following a €160 million Series C in May 2025, at a valuation above €3 billion.
2023-09
Won the Bundeswehr FALKE tender and signed a framework agreement with BAAINBw for the delivery of Vector reconnaissance drones.
2015
Founded by Florian Seibel, Michael Kriegel, Tobias Kloss and Armin Busse.
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