AeroVironment Flies Stratospheric Solar UAS For Defense Missions

Horus A

Horus A is an improved version of the Sunglider HAPS, which continues in development for commercial applications.

Credit: AeroVironment
AeroVironment has flown an improved version of its Sunglider solar-powered stratospheric uncrewed aircraft, the Horus A, which is intended for government applications such as surveillance, communications relay, backing up GPS and even space domain awareness. The flying-wing Horus A features...
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