Turkish TB2T-AI drone breaks altitude record during test flight Photo/Video

The Turkish defence company Baykar has announced on X that its next-generation AI-powered combat drone, the Bayraktar TB2T-AI, has surpassed its previous altitude record during a test flight.

According to the statement, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reached an altitude of 37,096 feet (11,307 metres) during its ninth test flight, which took place in the district of Keşan, Caliber.Az reports.

#BayraktarTB2T-AI ✈️🧠🚀

✈️ 37.096 ft ile kendi irtifa rekorunu kırdı!
✅ 9. Test Uçuşu | Yüksek İrtifa Sistem Tanımlama ve Performans Testi

✈️ Broke its own altitude record by reaching 37,096 ft!
✅ 9th Test Flight | High Altitude System Identification and Performance Test… pic.twitter.com/FU3scsm17v

— BAYKAR (@BaykarTech) May 6, 2025

Equipped with a turboprop engine and advanced artificial intelligence systems, the TB2T-AI demonstrated its capacity to operate for extended periods at high altitudes. Baykar highlighted the UAV’s ability to climb faster and remain airborne at elevated altitudes longer than existing drone platforms.

With a top speed exceeding 160 knots (approximately 300 km/h), the Bayraktar TB2T-AI has been engineered for enhanced battlefield endurance and operational efficiency. Its upgraded take-off weight and payload capacity allow for more sustained and effective deployment in a variety of combat scenarios.

By Aghakazim Guliyev