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Solar drone lands after record 14 days aloft
« on: July 24, 2010, 15:01 »
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An ultra-light unmanned aircraft powered by solar energy and designed for military surveillance landed after two weeks aloft and setting a record for the longest unmanned flight, its manufacturer said.

http://www.physorg.com/news199158296.html
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Re: Solar drone lands after record 14 days aloft
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2010, 21:55 »
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the company said it had set out to create "the world's first truly eternal plane, capable of providing a low-cost, persistent surveillance capability over months rather than days."

Very impressive!


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