AC Propulsion has flown

AC Propulsion has flown a solar-electric drone continuously for more than 24 hr., which company officials believe is the first time this has been done. The SoLong aircraft used lithium-ion batteries to store solar cell energy during the day to power it at night. SoLong has a 15.6-ft. wingspan...

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