Turkish drone manufacturer Zyrone Dynamics has unveiled its new-generation cargo UAV, ZD360, building on the operational experience gained from the ZD300, which entered the Turkish Armed Forces inventory last year. The new model doubles the payload capacity from 30 kg to 60 kg while maintaining a compact form factor — four times smaller than its closest competitors. Designed to serve both public and private sector logistics needs, ZD360 features modular payload interfaces for rapid reconfiguration across diverse missions.

Equipped with AI-assisted flight algorithms and a developing suite of environmental awareness sensors, the ZD360 is engineered to maintain high performance even in jamming or GPS-denied environments. The UAV can transport 60 kilograms of payload across a 10-kilometer range, complete its delivery, and return without recharging, while offering over 30 minutes of mission endurance. The system leverages operational data gathered from the ZD300’s use in the field, which has already been integrated with more than ten different payload types, allowing faster mission adaptability and improved reliability.

According to Murat Kanber, Co-Founder of Zyrone Dynamics, the ZD360 represents far more than a platform upgrade: “It is a smarter, stronger system born from real-world experience combined with cutting-edge technology,” he said. Kanber emphasized that Zyrone’s success has sparked attempts to replicate its UAVs abroad, though none have matched the original’s performance. He added that this technological edge has already led to international technology transfer discussions, underlining Türkiye’s growing status as an exporter of advanced drone engineering.

The ZD360’s modular design enables it to perform missions such as medical transport, military logistics, critical material delivery, and specialized sensor operations. Its compact structure allows operation in confined and rugged environments where mobility and agility are vital. Zyrone Dynamics aims to complete domestic and international field tests within the coming year and begin first deliveries by the end of 2025. With this platform, the company is not only offering a high-tech UAV but also exporting Turkish engineering capability and design philosophy to the global market.