A New Breath in the Sky:
KAAN
After a long design and engineering process, our new generation unmanned aerial vehicle took to the skies on its first test flight.
Standing out with its aesthetic design, compact structure and performance-oriented hardware, this platform offers ideal solutions for both civil and private sector applications.
🔧 Technical Specifications
Body Structure: Carbon fiber reinforced lightweight composite construction - maximum durability, minimum weight
Weight (Empty): 5700 grams
Maximum take-off weight: 7000 grams
Carrying Capacity: 1300 grams
Engine Type: Brushless DC motor (BLDC) - high efficiency, low heat rise
Propeller Diameter: 18-inch - thrust-to-current ratio optimized
Flight Duration: Approx. 45 minutes (may vary depending on task and load condition)
Maximum Flight Speed: 45 km/s
Range: 35 kilometers
GPS Module HERE4
Control Card: Pixhawk Orange CUBE+
Telemetry Connectivity: 915 MHz / 2.4 GHz supported
Image Transfer: Raspberry Pi HQ Camera + 6mm CS Lens
🎯 Mission
It consists of first mapping and then, if possible, one or two object delivery missions within the drone's 25-minute flight time. Mapping is prioritized due to time sensitivity, and the map is created at the ground station with the captured images in about 20 minutes. In the remaining time, modular delivery missions are performed, including flight to target, AI-assisted object detection and release. This structure balances mission diversity with the drone's operational limits.
Görkem Kemal ERMURAT
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University / Project Management Master's Degree 1st year
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University / Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering
METU VTOL 2024 - First Place
Teknofest 2024 International UAV Competition - Performance Award
METU VTOL 2023 - Third Place
Teknofest 2023 Entrepreneurship - Finalist
Teknofest 2023 International UAV Competition - Finalist
METU VTOL 2022 - Finalist
TEAM CAPTAIN
Kadriye Nur TEKEOĞLU
Hasan Kalyoncu University - Research Assistant
Adana Alparslan Türkeş University of Science and Technology / Aerospace Engineering Master's Degree 2nd year
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University / Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering
METU VTOL 2024 - First Place
Teknofest 2024 International UAV Competition - Performance Award
METU VTOL 2023 - Third Place
AERODYNAMIC CALCULATION AND ANALYSIS
Halil ÖZTÜRK
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University / Project Management Master's Degree 1st year
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University / Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering
METU VTOL 2024 - First Place
Teknofest 2024 International UAV Competition - Performance Award
METU VTOL 2023 - Third Place
Teknofest 2023 Entrepreneurship - Finalist
Teknofest 2023 International UAV Competition - Finalist
METU VTOL 2022 - Finalist
STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Buğra TUNA
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University / Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering
METU VTOL 2024 - First Place
Teknofest 2024 International UAV Competition - Performance Award
METU VTOL 2023 - Third Place
Teknofest 2023 Entrepreneurship - Finalist
Teknofest 2023 International UAV Competition - Finalist
METU VTOL 2022 - Finalist
STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Şiar TUNÇDEMİR
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University / Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4th Year
METU VTOL 2024 - First Place
Teknofest 2024 International UAV Competition - Performance Award
METU VTOL 2023 - Third Place
Teknofest 2023 Entrepreneurship - Finalist
Teknofest 2023 International UAV Competition - Finalist
METU VTOL 2022 - Finalist
AVIONIC
Şevval ÖZTÜRK
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University / Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate 4th Year
METU VTOL 2024 - First Place
Teknofest 2024 International UAV Competition - Performance Award
METU VTOL 2023 - Third Place
Teknofest 2023 Entrepreneurship - Finalist
STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Ali ÖLMEZ
Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University / Computer Engineering 2nd Year
METU VTOL 2024 - First Place
Teknofest 2024 International UAV Competition - Performance Award
METU VTOL 2023 - Third Place
Teknofest 2023 Entrepreneurship - Finalist
SOFTWARE
Fırat Buğra ACARTEKİN
Çukurova University / Communication Sciences 3rd year
METU VTOL 2024 - First Place
Teknofest 2024 International UAV Competition - Performance Award
METU VTOL 2023 - Third Place
CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
Ali Talha İKİZOĞLU
Aerospace Engineer
METU VTOL 2023 - Third Place
METU VTOL 2022 - Second Place
Teknofest 2022 International UAV Competition - Finalist
METU VTOL 2021 - Second Place
