September 11 , 2022
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- Also named Morning Star-50, it is China’s first fully solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle.
- It has successfully completed its maiden test flight with all onboard systems functioning optimally.
- This drone flies above 20-km altitude where there is stable airflow with no clouds.
- This helps these drones to make maximum use of solar equipment to stay functional for extended durations.
- Drone can operate in near-space – 20 km to 100 km above the Earth’s surface.
- It is making them capable of carrying out satellite-like functions.
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