The Phasa-35, a British aircraft, which is scheduled to be used for ground observation and monitoring for one year, flying through the stratastic sphere and generating electricity with sunlight.This succeeded in the first test flight at the Air Force's test site Umera in South Australia.
BAE SYSTEMS's subsidiary PRISMATIC was completed in less than two years of design.With the support of the British Defense Science and Technology Research Institute and the Australian Defense Science and Technology Agency, it debuted as a high -air area and unmanned aerial vehicle (HALE) located between artificial satellites and aircraft.
Roles and specifications
According to the BAE SYSTEMS press release, "Phasa-35" can play a role like a hub that relays communication between the universe and the ground, and is also looking for the distribution of communication networks including 5G.By the way, at night, the battery will not run out because the charged electricity is used in the daytime.
According to the New Atlas, the "Phasa-35" wing width is 35m and weighs 150kg.Equipped with a unique carbon composite monocoque structure and a custom -made highland propeller, fly up to 21,000 m at an altitude of 93km to 145km / h.
The "Phasa-35" is still planned to be examined within the year, but he wants to start initial operation within 12 months.We find wildfires and marine accidents from places where we are out of reach, and we also use the built -in equipment to provide security and communication.
Other companies also make solar and unmanned aircraft
High altitude aircraft that can withstand such long -term operation is also called atmosphere and pseudo satellites.
In the past, "Solar Impulse 2", which also succeeded in the Atlantic Power with solar power, had a 71 -hour flight without landing, and Airbus (Airbus) was a 26 -day flight with unmanned aircraft.I have achieved.In Singapore, Element ONE, a futuristic hydrogen fuel cell airplane that flies while solar and wind power, is being developed for the first flight in 2025.SoftBank (SoftBank) is also conducting similar projects under the name HAPS.
If a human is riding, it's already a good flight with an 8 -hour flight, but if you are unmanned, it will be cool for many days.Moreover, it is durable and lifespan that can not be thought of as a feeling so far, such as leaving for one year.If it is put into practical use, it will be a reliable aircraft that will watch over the ground like a hawk's eyes and carry it.
Source: YouTube, BAE SYSTEMS Via New AtlasReference: Wikipedia
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