Highways Become Runways for UAVs and Armed UAVs: 52 Routes Identified

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that 52 potential road sections have been identified to allow unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and armed unmanned aerial vehicles (AUAVs) to use highways as runways during disasters and emergencies. This arrangement aims to enable aerial vehicles to utilize highway infrastructure in extraordinary situations. The first implementation was carried out on the Balıkesir-Manisa highway. Landing and takeoff tests of AKINCI and Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicles were conducted on this route. The successful completion of the tests sets a reference for other designated routes. The 52 potential road sections identified within the project will be considered as alternative runways where UAVs and AUAVs can safely land and take off during disasters and emergencies. This step is important for increasing emergency response capacity and expanding the operational flexibility of aerial vehicles. The work, carried out under the coordination of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, introduces a new approach to the multi-purpose use of highway infrastructure. Similar tests are expected to be conducted on other routes in the coming period. Not investment advice.