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Airbus HAPS aircraft - High Altitude Platform System - successfully completes tests
Zephyr Drone
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Rafael Ramos
10/11/2021
The Zephyr S project – the leading solar-powered aircraft project – successfully completed tests in the United States in 2021. The announcement was made by Airbus on September 13, when the most ambitious Zephyr flight to date took place. The flight took place in Arizona.
The project consists of a stratospheric solar-electric unmanned aerial system (UAS). The test aircraft has a wingspan of 25 m and weighs less than 75 kg.
“Working with Airbus and the Zephyr team during the 2021 flight campaign, significant progress was made towards demonstrating HAPS as a capability. This summer's activities represent an important step in operationalizing the stratosphere,” said James Gavin, Director, Future Defense Equipment Capabilities Group
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"Airbus" written at the Zephyr flight
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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