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Bayraktar Mini UAV
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Turkey · 2005
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BayraktarMiniUAV

Bayraktar Mini UAV
Bayraktar Mini UAV Photo: Bayhaluk · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin Turkey
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005
Operators4 countries
Quantity500
Data Quality85%
57
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
31/69
Post-Cold War
134/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
50
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Bayraktar Mini UAV
Country
Production
2005–
Quantity
500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
31
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • UAV ClassMiniature UAV
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • First Flight2006
  • Service Entry Year2007
  • Primary RoleReconnaissance and surveillance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Cruise Speed110 km/h
  • Service Ceiling3,657.6 m
  • Range15 km
  • Endurance1
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built500
  • Operators4
  • Variants4
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2005
  • Operational StatusActive
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
  2. 2007Entered service
  3. 2012Sale: Qatar
  4. 2020Sale: Libya
  5. 2022Sale: Ukraine
21
years in service
500
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Bayraktar Mini UAVSALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2022Ukraine———
2020Libya———
2012Qatar———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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