The helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi crashed, plunging the nation into panic and uncertainty. Amid challenging weather conditions that hampered rescue operations, Iran urgently called for international assistance. Responding swiftly, Turkey dispatched search and rescue teams along with land and air support, including the advanced Bayraktar Akıncı Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV).

Update:

Iranian media: “Bayraktar Akinci finds helicopter wreckage”
According to breaking news reports by Iranian media, Bayraktar Akıncı has located the crash site and the wreckage of the helicopter.

As severe weather grounded many aircraft, the Turkish-made Bayraktar Akıncı, equipped with cutting-edge technology, continued its crucial search and rescue mission. Capable of reaching altitudes up to 40,000 feet and remaining airborne for 24 hours, the Bayraktar Akıncı’s fully automated flight control systems enable it to operate effectively even in the harshest conditions.

The world watches with bated breath as the drone’s efforts are tracked live by more than 200,000 people on the flight tracking site Flightradar. As the sole operational aircraft in the region, the Bayraktar Akıncı’s performance has captured global attention, solidifying its reputation for reliability and technological prowess.

Bayraktar Akıncı Basic flight performance criteria

40,000 Feet Flight Altitude

24 Hours Air Time

Dual Redundant SATCOM + Dual Redundant LOS(250 Km)

Fully Automatic Flight Control and 3 Redundant Autopilot Systems (Triple Redundant)

Fully Automatic Landing and Takeoff Capability without Dependence on Ground Systems

Navigation with Internal Sensor Fusion without GPS Dependency

Advanced Features

Fully Automatic Navigation and Route Tracking

Precise Automatic Takeoff and Landing with Built-in Sensor Fission Support

Fully Automatic Taxi and Parking

Support for Semi-Autonomous Flight Modes

Fault Tolerant and 3 Redundant Sensor Fusion Implementation

Cross Redundant RDA System

Unique Redundant Servo Actuator Units

Indigenous Redundant Lithium-Based Battery Packs

Technical Specifications

Communication Range: Dual Redundant SATCOM + Dual Redundant LOS (250 Km)

Take-off and Landing: Runway (Automatic)

Max Take-off Weight: 5,500 kg

Operational Altitude: 40,000

Flight Duration 24 hours

Payload Capacity: 1,350 Kg

Wing Span 20 mt.

Length: 12.2 mt.

Propulsion Type: 2×750 HP