A Taiwanese start-up is shining a new light into the dark quagmire of anemic drone flight time by harnessing sunlight. SolarDrone, a research project of National Taiwan University, has developed a solar-powered quadcopter the start-up claims will extend flight time from the usual limitation of around 30 minutes to several hours using photovoltaic cells “We have combined … [Read more...] about Taiwanese Project Launches Improved Solar Drones
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Long range solar electric UAS performs oil and gas inspections
Silent Falcon UAS Technologies recently completed flights with a solar electric, fixed wing, long range unmanned aircraft system to inspect and monitor oil and gas production and distribution assets. The flights were performed for a leading international oil and gas company with the Silent Falcon UAS over two days in northwestern New Mexico under the direction of Indiana … [Read more...] about Long range solar electric UAS performs oil and gas inspections
Solar Electric Drone Company Honored by Innovation New Mexico
Solar electric drone company Silent Falcon™ UAS Technologies (Silent Falcon) has been named an honoree by Innovation New Mexico. New Mexico has long been a supporter of new technology. In January of this year, lawmakers allowed a drone to fly inside of the state capital in order to promote funding for a statewide robotics program; some lawmakers actually donned FPV goggles … [Read more...] about Solar Electric Drone Company Honored by Innovation New Mexico
