Apparently, the solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle flew non-stop for 26 days, surpassing the longest unmanned aerial vehicle flight. Which is not the same as with the crew.
Although the creators and record holders of the drone are unusually reticent about this feat, its long journey was captured by professional air surveillance services.
And we’re talking about the AirBus Zephyr S. (ultralight drone with huge wings) worked for 26 days without a break on the air on July 11, as shown by the FlightRadar24 aircraft tracking platform.
solar powered #Zulu82 has now been up to 26 FULL days and is still flying over Arizona after jumping to Belize and back. #average pic.twitter.com/7SDxHn2n29
— Tim Robinson (@RAeSTimR) July 11, 2022
After traveling from Arizona to Belize, the drone returned to the United States to spend the rest of the flight over Arizona’s Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. As it flew through the air, the drone painted the letters USA in its path.
If confirmed, this long journey will break the record. The previous record for the longest unmanned flight is 25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes, set by the Zephyr S over Arizona between July 11 and August 5, 2018, according to Guinness World Records.
However, a US Army spokesman previously told Drive that the latest flight tests of the Zephyr S “designed to test the UAV’s energy storage capacity, battery longevity, solar panel efficiency, and station holding skills.”.
According to Airbus, the Zephyr is an ultralight drone with a wingspan of 25 meters and a weight of less than 75 kilograms.. It runs entirely on solar power, using secondary batteries that charge during daylight to be able to fly at night.
His recent trip took place near the US Army Test Site in Yuma, Arizona. It flew at an altitude of around 20,634 meters (67,700 ft), significantly higher than commercial airliners.which typically fly between 10,058 and 12,801 meters (33,000 and 42,000 ft).
The drone has many potential roles, but Airbus suggests that one of its primary purposes is to capture high-resolution images and video for intelligence gathering, whether for the military, government, or private clients.
It can also provide internet connectivity to unconnected parts of the world.
Source: Computer Hoy
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