World record flight by the Airbus Zephyr S
The solar-powered Zephyr S pseudo-satellite stays airborne for almost 26 days on its maiden flight – longer than any other aircraft to date.
22 Aug 2018 Barbara RuschShare
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The Zephyr S spans 25 meters, weighs 75 kilograms and can carry up to five times its own weight. It is powered by two electric propellers, powered by solar cells on the wings. The nightly power supply is provided by lithium-sulfur batteries that store electricity during the day. The "unmanned aerial vehicle" (UAV), originally developed by the British armaments and research company
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