ISTANBUL -- At the entrance of Turkish drone maker Baykar Technology's headquarters, there is a tile mural that pays tribute to the national tradition of thinking outside the box.

Left to right: Bayraktar TB3, TB2, Kizilelma and Akinci drones on display in Istanbul on June 23. The company has signed contracts with a least 30 nations for its drones. (Photo courtesy of Baykar/Anadolu Agency)
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