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2 clusters · 8 sources · 30 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated 14 days ago

Turkey UAV regulatory changes and pilot growth

Overview

Turkey’s Civil Aviation General Directorate (SHGM) implemented a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) regulation that shifts flight authorization from aircraft weight to pilot license levels (P0, P1, and P2). This new framework, which includes digital management platforms and technical mandates like geofencing, provides a transition period for existing license holders until July 2027.

Following these regulatory changes, Turkey has experienced a significant surge in UAV activity. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu reported a 367 percent increase in pilot applications compared to the previous year. By late August 2026, the number of licensed UAV pilots reached approximately 1.8 million, with over 94,000 registered vehicles, reflecting expanded use across sectors such as agriculture, logistics, and security.

Entities

Turkey · Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system · Abdulkadir Uraloğlu · Turkish Civil Aviation General Directorate (SHGM) · Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM)

Timeline

14 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
Turkey sees 367% increase in UAV pilot applications
UAV pilot applications in Turkey have surged by 367% year-on-year, with over 237,000 new applicants since the start of 2026 and a total of 1.8 million licensed pilots.
about 1 month ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources
Turkey's SHGM adopts new UAV regulation linking flight authority to pilot licence
Turkey's SHGM issues new UAV rules tying flight permission to pilot licences, digitising permits, exempting toy drones and setting a 2027 compliance deadline.

Sources

bolgegazetesivan.com · dunya.com · geredemedyatakip.com.tr · habermeydan.com · haberport.com · konyaninsesi.com.tr · pusulahaber.com.tr · sondakika.com