Airbus: successful testing campaign for Zephyr
(CercleFinance.com) - Airbus Defense and Space has announced the successful completion of a new test flight campaign for the Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) in Arizona, US.
"The objectives of the test campaign were all achieved showcasing a more resilient and capable aircraft," Airbus summarised today.
Zephyr is the world's first stratospheric solar-electric stratospheric unmanned aerial system (UAS). Operating above conventional air traffic, it is set to bring new visualisation, detection and connection capabilities to commercial and military clients.
For example, it will be able to perform permanent surveillance missions, trace the evolution of landscapes or provide a communication network to the most unconnected parts of the world.
In July 2018, the Zephyr flew in the stratosphere for nearly 26 days, which remains the longest flight time of any aircraft ever made without refueling.
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"The objectives of the test campaign were all achieved showcasing a more resilient and capable aircraft," Airbus summarised today.
Zephyr is the world's first stratospheric solar-electric stratospheric unmanned aerial system (UAS). Operating above conventional air traffic, it is set to bring new visualisation, detection and connection capabilities to commercial and military clients.
For example, it will be able to perform permanent surveillance missions, trace the evolution of landscapes or provide a communication network to the most unconnected parts of the world.
In July 2018, the Zephyr flew in the stratosphere for nearly 26 days, which remains the longest flight time of any aircraft ever made without refueling.
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