Türkiye’s Bayraktar TB3 drone masters carrier landing with AI precision Video

Selçuk Bayraktar, chairman of Baykar’s board of directors, has shared footage on X showcasing the trials of the Bayraktar TB3 strike drone.

The report states that the Bayraktar TB3, equipped with artificial intelligence, completed a fully autonomous take-off and landing on the TCG Anadolu, Türkiye’s amphibious assault ship, Caliber.Az reports.

#BayraktarTB3 ⚓️ TCG ANADOLU

🧠✈️ Yapay Zeka Destekli Tam Otomatik Kalkış ve İniş Testleri

🧠✈️ AI-Powered Fully Autonomous Takeoff & Landing Tests#MilliTeknolojiHamlesi 🌍🇹🇷 pic.twitter.com/j3xS8WGEVb

— Selçuk Bayraktar (@Selcuk) June 1, 2025

Note that, the Bayraktar TB3 is a Turkish-made carrier-based medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Baykar Technologies. Designed for operations from short-runway vessels like the TCG Anadolu, it features foldable wings, enabling efficient storage and deployment on naval platforms.

The TB3 is powered by the domestically produced TEI PD-170 engine, offering enhanced performance and reliability. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,450 kilograms and can carry a payload of up to 280 kilograms, including various munitions tailored for UAV platforms.

On 19 November 2024, the Bayraktar TB3 achieved a significant milestone by successfully taking off and landing on the TCG Anadolu’s deck. This operation was conducted without the need for external landing assistance, underscoring the TB3’s autonomous capabilities.

In January 2025, the TB3 completed its first firing test with the MAM-T munition, hitting its target with pinpoint accuracy. Equipped with the ASELFLIR-500 electro-optical reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting system, the TB3 demonstrated its advanced strike capabilities.

The Bayraktar TB3 represents a significant advancement in Türkiye’s UAV capabilities, enhancing the Turkish Navy’s operational flexibility and setting a precedent in carrier-based drone warfare.

By Aghakazim Guliyev