Havelsan Bulut

The Havelsan Bulut is an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle designed by Havelsan for Turkey’s military and security forces. It was developed by the company’s Robotic Autonomous Systems Center, drawing on experience from the earlier Havelsan BAHA, to meet requirements set by the Defence Industry Agency. The Bulut uses an electric motor for vertical takeoff and landing, eliminating the need for a runway, and can stay airborne for up to six hours using a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine.

It operates fully autonomously, carries a payload of up to 5 kg, and conducts reconnaissance and surveillance missions independent of satellite navigation, sharing data over distances of up to 80 km. The UAV functions in light rain and snow, adapting to varied conditions through advanced sensors and software. Its integrated EO/IR/LRF camera system allows it to be handed off between ground control stations mid-mission, offering security forces operational flexibility.

The Bulut features moving object detection, collision avoidance, and anti-jamming technology, enabling it to operate in electronic warfare environments. It is actively deployed for border and coastal patrol, counter-smuggling and counter-terrorism, narcotics detection, forest fire intervention, oil and natural gas pipeline security, search and rescue, power line inspection, and environmental pollution monitoring. After completing development and passing tests, the Bulut entered service with the Turkish Armed Forces and the General Directorate of Security.