Turkish defense journalist Ipek Ipek seeks international patent for electric aircraft system

By Masallah Dag and Asiye Latife Yilmaz

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish journalist Ipek Ipek, owner of the A5 Defense Industry Magazine, has announced plans to apply for an international patent under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for the electric vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) system she developed.

A statement from the magazine highlighted the system’s potential to provide innovative solutions in urban transportation, emergency services, and logistics.

The aircraft, powered by environmentally friendly electric motors, aims to support sustainable transportation networks while offering benefits such as reducing traffic congestion and enhancing rapid response capabilities, according to the statement.

"This application enables patent protection in over 150 countries, starting the global registration process through a single procedure. The evaluation period for securing protection in the designated countries is 30 to 31 months," the statement said.

The statement also emphasized that Ipek, working with a team of experts and industry professionals, aims to commercialize EVTOL technology and compete in the international market, underscoring the initiative’s strategic significance.