Intro
The BOZBEY UAV is a sub-cloud autonomous aerial platform engineered for extended-duration ISR missions in both military and civilian environments. Developed by HAVELSAN, the system is designed to operate effectively below cloud cover, enabling reliable intelligence gathering in environments where visibility, responsiveness, and persistence are critical. The platform operates at a ceiling altitude of 11,000 ft and a typical operating altitude of 8,000 ft, positioning it optimally for continuous surveillance, target tracking, and real-time situational awareness across large operational areas.
The aircraft features a hybrid propulsion architecture, combining electric motors for vertical take-off and landing with a gasoline-powered engine for forward flight, which serves as the primary propulsion system. This configuration allows BOZBEY to launch and recover vertically without runway infrastructure while achieving significantly extended endurance. With a flight endurance of up to 6 hours, the platform is well-suited for long-duration missions such as border patrol, infrastructure monitoring, and persistent reconnaissance operations.
BOZBEY is engineered for operational reliability in varying environmental conditions, with wind resistance capabilities of up to 15 knots during take-off and landing and up to 25 knots during cruise flight. This ensures stable performance during both vertical and forward flight phases, enabling mission continuity even in moderate wind conditions. The aerodynamic design and propulsion system work together to maintain efficient and stable flight across extended operational ranges.
The UAV incorporates a fully autonomous flight system, enabling it to execute missions independently, including waypoint navigation, target tracking, and automatic return-to-home in case of communication loss. It is equipped with EO/IR/LRF sensor systems, allowing day and night surveillance, precise target detection, and coordinate estimation. Additionally, BOZBEY integrates anti-jamming GNSS capabilities with CRPA technology, ensuring reliable navigation in contested or electronically degraded environments. Designed for interoperability within HAVELSAN’s Digital Troops ecosystem, the platform can operate collaboratively with other unmanned systems, supporting coordinated and network-centric mission execution.