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QinetiQ's Zephyr, the perpetual-power UAV aircraft

Los Angeles, USA - Tested lately in New Mexico

QinetiQ's Zephyr High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) is a solar powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that tested lately in New Mexico. Zephyr has been developed by QinetiQ under a jointly funded programme with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). In addition to supporting defence and security requirements, Zephyr is an ideal platform for a variety of civilian mapping, earth observation and atmospheric...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1075529
Rome, Italy, 06/18/2007 16:49
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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