DASAL will showcase its PUHU C75 Cargo UAV at SAHA EXPO 2026 as a field-proven logistics platform tested under demanding combat and environmental conditions.
SAHA EXPO 2026, organized by SAHA Istanbul, will be held at the Istanbul Expo Center between May 5 and 9. The event will host several Turkish unmanned aerial systems developed for different operational requirements, including cargo, reconnaissance, surveillance and tactical support missions.
Among the systems to be displayed, the PUHU C75 stands out as a rotary-wing cargo UAV designed to support logistics missions in areas where ground access is limited, risky or time-critical. Developed by DASAL, the platform entered the inventory of Turkish security forces and has since demonstrated its performance under harsh field conditions.
Field-Proven Cargo Capability
The PUHU C75 is designed around a modular and robust architecture that allows it to serve both military and civilian missions. Its primary role is to deliver critical supplies such as ammunition, medical kits, food, search-and-rescue equipment and other essential payloads to hard-to-reach locations.
According to DASAL’s official specifications, the PUHU C75 offers a maximum payload capacity of 75 kg, a maximum flight time of 40 minutes and an operational range of 10 km. The platform also features redundant flight-critical systems, including redundant IMUs and motors, to support safer and more reliable operations.
The system’s modular design enables different payload configurations, including logistics and cargo modules, medical equipment modules, mesh network modules and EO/IR sensor payloads. This gives PUHU C75 the flexibility to support battlefield logistics, disaster response and emergency supply missions from a single platform.
Logistics Under Difficult Conditions
PUHU C75 is intended to reduce personnel risk in difficult terrain and high-threat environments. With its autonomous flight capability, the system can conduct day and night missions and support units operating in areas where road access is disrupted or unsafe.
The platform is also presented as a solution for disaster and emergency scenarios. In cases such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires or blocked transportation routes, PUHU C75 can help deliver urgent supplies to affected regions faster and more safely than conventional ground transport.
This makes the system relevant not only for military logistics, but also for civil protection, search-and-rescue and emergency response missions.
PUHU C100: Higher Payload and Expanded Mission Profile
DASAL is also advancing the PUHU family with the PUHU C100, a new-generation rotary-wing cargo UAV developed for users requiring higher payload capacity, longer mission profiles and greater operational flexibility.
According to DASAL’s official product data, PUHU C100 has a maximum payload capacity of 100–75 kg, a 30-minute flight time, a maximum horizontal speed of 90 km/h and a 10–14 km range. The UAV also has a maximum take-off weight of 360 kg.
The system features autonomous mission planning, smart route calculation and an automatic cargo drop capability. This allows PUHU C100 to release critical supplies over the target area without landing. If required, it can also land at different forward bases and be prepared for follow-on missions.
Recent Turkish reports also describe a mission profile in which PUHU C100 can support up to 30 km one-way missions and 15 km missions requiring return to base, while DASAL’s official product page currently lists a 10–14 km operational range. For this reason, the longer-range figure should be treated as a reported mission profile rather than a baseline official specification.
A Growing Cargo UAV Family
With PUHU C75 and PUHU C100, DASAL is positioning itself in a growing segment of unmanned logistics systems. Modern battlefields increasingly require fast, flexible and low-risk supply solutions, especially in areas exposed to artillery, drones, electronic warfare or difficult terrain.
Cargo UAVs such as the PUHU family can reduce dependence on ground convoys, shorten resupply timelines and lower the risk to personnel. Their ability to operate autonomously and carry mission-specific payloads makes them valuable assets for both military operations and disaster-response missions.
By bringing the combat-proven PUHU C75 and the higher-capacity PUHU C100 to SAHA EXPO 2026, DASAL aims to highlight Türkiye’s growing capabilities in unmanned logistics and rotary-wing UAV technologies.
