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FOX’s CyberGuy Features Skydweller Aero

Nov 14, 2024, 10:00 ET

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FOX’s CyberGuy Features Skydweller Aero

Solar-powered aircraft achieves groundbreaking 22-hour autonomous flight

How perpetual flights could soon be reality

Imagine an aircraft that can stay airborne for weeks, even months, without refueling. This isn’t futuristic fantasy. 

Skydweller Aero is working toward turning this vision into reality with its innovative solar-powered plane. 

As the world’s largest unmanned solar-powered aircraft, Skydweller is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aviation.

The Skydweller advantage

What sets Skydweller apart from its predecessors? Its foundation is built on the Solar Impulse, the first solar-powered aircraft to circumnavigate the globe. This heritage provides Skydweller with a robust design capable of carrying substantial payloads. With a wingspan of 236 feet (larger than a 747) and weighing just 5,620 pounds (about the same weight as a Ford F150), the Skydweller can carry up to 800 pounds of payload.

A milestone achievement

Skydweller Aero recently achieved a significant milestone by completing a series of uncrewed autonomous flight tests. The longest of these flights lasted an impressive 22½ hours, launched from the company’s facility at Stennis International Airport in Kiln, Mississippi. This achievement demonstrates the feasibility of remaining airborne for extended periods using solar energy and batteries.

Kurt’s key takeaways

As the world’s largest unmanned solar aircraft, Skydweller Aero is revolutionizing aviation and opening up exciting new possibilities. From enhancing maritime patrols to serving as airborne communication platforms, the potential applications are vast.

 

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