Updated August 5, 2026
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (SHGM) is Turkey's civil aviation regulator. Drones weighing 500 g or more must be registered in the SHGM UAS registry (iha.shgm.gov.tr) and pilots must obtain SHGM approval under SHT-Ä°HA. Flight permission is required outside designated free (green) zones and for all commercial operations.
Overview
Full name
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
TR
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Registration mandatory for drones ≥500 g via iha.shgm.gov.tr
SHT-Ä°HA instruction governs UAS operations
Flight permission required outside green zones and for commercial use
Max altitude 120 m; private drones limited to 4 kg MTOW
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
TR
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026