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150 kg of ultra-light weight and 20,112 meters of potential. Where else can development be used?
BAE Systems has completed testing of a new Phasa — 35 aircraft. The design seems incredibly fragile in appearance, but it is designed for prolonged use at altitudes inaccessible to most other drones.
Phasa-35 stands out among the existing pseudo-satellites. Its design includes long wings (with a span of 35 meters), equipped with solar panels, and compact electric motors. In combination with lithium-ion batteries, these elements allow the device to stay in the sky for several weeks, and possibly even months.
The body of the pseudo-satellite is made of ultra-light carbon fiber, so its weight is only 150 kg. Instead of the landing gear, a special trolley is used, which detaches after takeoff.
For testing, the developers chose New Mexico. The region's stable climate has allowed it to reach an altitude of 20,112 meters, which is twice the cruising altitude of passenger aircraft.
In the future, the model may become an alternative to traditional geostationary satellites. A laser system for tracking weather conditions is installed on board Phasa-35. It allows you to adjust your route in real time and avoid turbulent areas.
This device is also capable of monitoring a specific territory for a long time, collecting intelligence data and tracking radio signals.
Phil Varty, project manager, noted that the technology opens up prospects not only for the military, but also for commercial organizations. In addition, such devices can provide access to the Internet in hard-to-reach places.
BAE Systems has already started building four more Phasa-35s at its production facility in England.
BAE Systems has completed testing of a new Phasa — 35 aircraft. The design seems incredibly fragile in appearance, but it is designed for prolonged use at altitudes inaccessible to most other drones.
Phasa-35 stands out among the existing pseudo-satellites. Its design includes long wings (with a span of 35 meters), equipped with solar panels, and compact electric motors. In combination with lithium-ion batteries, these elements allow the device to stay in the sky for several weeks, and possibly even months.
The body of the pseudo-satellite is made of ultra-light carbon fiber, so its weight is only 150 kg. Instead of the landing gear, a special trolley is used, which detaches after takeoff.
For testing, the developers chose New Mexico. The region's stable climate has allowed it to reach an altitude of 20,112 meters, which is twice the cruising altitude of passenger aircraft.
In the future, the model may become an alternative to traditional geostationary satellites. A laser system for tracking weather conditions is installed on board Phasa-35. It allows you to adjust your route in real time and avoid turbulent areas.
This device is also capable of monitoring a specific territory for a long time, collecting intelligence data and tracking radio signals.
Phil Varty, project manager, noted that the technology opens up prospects not only for the military, but also for commercial organizations. In addition, such devices can provide access to the Internet in hard-to-reach places.
BAE Systems has already started building four more Phasa-35s at its production facility in England.
