The aircraft can be used for maritime protection and overseas surveillance, as well as for relaying communications.
The Airbus Zephyr S solar-powered drone stayed in the air over the Sonoran Desert for 42 days, breaking its own record. Space.com reported it.
It was noted that he took off from the US Army training ground in Yuma on June 15, 2022 and has since flown over it and the Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. Zephyr set the previous record in August 2018, being in the air for 25 days and 23 hours.
The UAV achieved several additional milestones in its most recent flight, including its first flight over water, flight in international airspace, the longest continuous flight, according to a US Army statement.
It is worth remembering that the Zephyr has a narrow fuselage and wingspan with a span of 25 meters. Despite its large size, the drone is made from a lightweight carbon fiber composite, reducing its total weight to just 75 kilograms.
The Zephyr can also carry a payload of up to 22.5kg. The aircraft was operating at an altitude of approximately 21,340 meters.
It was previously reported that Zephyr surpassed its previous endurance record during the last test.
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