Lightweight Aircraft Meets Communication Relay Needs

The record-breaking Zephyr unmanned, solar-powered aircraft is undergoing enhancements by operator Airbus Defense and Space (AD&S) to increase performance and expand its payload. The system, designated HAPS (High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite) since its acquisition by AD&S from Qinetiq in 2013, is...

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