Kizilelma Drones Pull Off ‘World’s First’ Autonomous Close-Formation Flight

Turkish defense giant Baykar has taken unmanned aviation to a new level, with Kizilelma drones flying in tight formation completely autonomously, marking a global first.

Two prototypes of the jet-powered platform took to the skies from a test center in Turkey, executing synchronized maneuvers and maintaining close formation without human control.

The drones completed patrol flights along a designated route, offering a sneak peek into a future where fleets of unmanned aircraft could support air defense missions.

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