SMRTR TechJun 19, 2025Interesting Engineering

World’s first solar-powered drone with Boeing 747-sized wingspan can fly for a month

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The solar-powered MAPS drone, developed by Thales and Skydweller Aero, features a massive wingspan and can fly for months, using radar and AI to provide continuous maritime surveillance for military and commercial purposes.

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