Bayraktar TB2T-AI: A leap in drone technology with autonomous spin recovery VIDEO

Turkish company Baykar continues successful tests with high-tech drone systems based on artificial intelligence.

Baykar shared this news on its social media page X, Caliber.Az reports.

The Bayraktar TB2T-AI strike UAV has opened new horizons in the history of world aviation by successfully performing an autonomous spin recovery maneuver. Thanks to advanced algorithms, the system is now capable of continuing its mission during critical flight situations.

According to the information, the Bayraktar TB2T-AI successfully performed the autonomous spin recovery maneuver during a test flight conducted in the Keşan region of Edirne on April 9, 2025. The TB2, which was intentionally put into a spin during the flight tests, was able to recover autonomously thanks to improved control algorithms. 

This maneuver had never been applied by any UAV before.

#BayraktarTB2'den dünyada bir ilk daha.✈️🚀

Anorher first in the world from #BayraktarTB2 ✈️🚀

✅ İleri Manevra Otonomisi I Advanced Maneuvering Autonomy
✅ Otonom Virilden Kurtarma Manevrası I Autonomous Spin Recovery
#MilliTeknolojiHamlesi 🌍🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/oEP5QbEB82

— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) April 9, 2025

Notably, the Bayraktar TB2T-AI is an advanced version of the Bayraktar TB2, a Turkish-made unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Baykar Technologies. The TB2T-AI is an enhanced version that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its functionality and performance.

One of the most notable advancements in the TB2T-AI is its ability to perform autonomous maneuvers, such as the spin recovery maneuver. This ability is enabled by advanced control algorithms that allow the UAV to recover from dangerous flight situations without human intervention.

The TB2T-AI uses artificial intelligence to enhance its operational efficiency, enabling it to autonomously navigate complex environments, process real-time data, and make flight decisions without constant human control. This makes it highly effective in dynamic combat situations where rapid responses are needed.

The AI-driven systems allow for better flight stability and control, especially in challenging conditions or emergency scenarios, such as unintentional spins or other critical flight situations.

By Khagan Isayev