The autonomous solar power Skydweller aircraft is capable of nearly perpetual, safe flights in all conditions.
"We're trying to encounter an astronomical object that streaks through our solar system just once and we don’t want to miss the opportunity." ...
Recent trials conducted at Spaceport America in New Mexico, USA, demonstrated that the solar-powered aircraft can remain airborne for 24 hours at an altitude exceeding 12 miles. BAE Systems ...
The modules provide solar power to a specially adapted Zenith 750 aircraft – the “electric Sky Jeep.” This prototype has a 30kWh battery, which is enough for a 30-minute flight. According to ...