Türkiye launches digital tracking for all drone flights through central system
Türkiye's Directorate General of Civil Aviation is launching a system to monitor all civilian unmanned aerial vehicle flights from a single central digital platform. The framework covers both commercial and hobby drone operators, with breaches subject to administrative fines. The rule, finalised after two years of industry consultation, takes effect on 1 September.
TRT Haber Ekonomi · TRT HaberTürkiye's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), reporting to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, has announced a new regime under which every civilian unmanned aerial vehicle flight will be tracked in real time from a single central digital platform. According to TRT Haber Ekonomi, the system, called the 'Turkiye Drone Operator Tracking System' (TIHATS), will cover both hobby devices under 25 kilograms and commercial operators. It will consolidate authorised pilot records, flight permits and real-time location data into one interface.
DGCA Director-General Kemal Yuksek said the regulation is 'essential for aviation safety, critical-infrastructure protection and personal-data protection'. Aviation industry representatives Murat Cekem and Asim Akin, head of the Turkiye drone operators' association, said the two-year consultation shaped the framework with industry input. Administrative fines for unregistered flights start at 25,000 lira.
The rule takes effect on 1 September. Operators must renew their authorisation electronically by then. The DGCA said no-fly zones around critical infrastructure will also be enforced via geofencing through the same platform. Sector analyst Burak Akay said the system is expected to speed up insurance and certification processes. This article is not investment or legal advice.
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