Zephyr

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 …

Simulations developer Little Arms Studios is partnering with collegiate drone techniques to create coaching packages at a number of American faculties. The firm’s Zephyr Drone Simulator will likely be deployed as a coaching technique to educate college students throughout sectors resembling aerodynamics, propulsions and sensor applied sciences, in addition to tangible flight expertise. …