Airbus has announced the smooth landing and world record flight of the first production aircraft of its Zephyr programme, the Zephyr S HAPS (High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite). The solar-powered drone took off on July 11th in Arizona and landed over 25 days later. Airbus said in a statement that "This maiden flight of the solar-powered Zephyr S proves the system's capabilities … [Read more...] about 25 days, 23 hours, 57 minutes: Airbus’ Solar-Powered Drone Completes Record Maiden Flight
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Zephyr Teaches College Students to Use Drones
Simulations developer Little Arms Studios is partnering with collegiate drone systems to create training programs at several American colleges. The company’s Zephyr Drone Simulator will be deployed as a training method to teach students across sectors such as aerodynamics, propulsions and sensor technologies, as well as tangible flight skills. “The progressive training … [Read more...] about Zephyr Teaches College Students to Use Drones
