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The solar powered UAV can fly at an altitude of eight kilometers

The solar powered UAV can fly at an altitude of eight kilometers

4hw.com.cn: Shanghai aokesai aircraft Co., Ltd. announced on the 30th that the medium and large solar powered 'Mozi II' long endurance aircraft, which has been developed for nearly two years and has China's independent intellectual property rights, successfully made its first flight at Moganshan general aviation airport in Deqing, Zhejiang on the 27th. Compared with generation I, the photoelectric conversion efficiency and flight time of this aircraft have been greatly improved, and it is close to commercial application. At present, 'Mozi II' is cooperating with mobile operators, 5g and cellular equipment manufacturers to layout the low altitude digital industry.

The 'Mozi II' has a design wingspan of 15m, is powered by 4 sets of electric power, powered by solar cells, and is equipped with energy storage batteries. When flying at an altitude of 6000 to 8000 meters, it can completely use light energy to convert electric energy for driving, and there is no exhaust emission during the flight. The first flight mainly tested the aircraft's aerodynamics, solar energy conversion efficiency, overall structure, flight stability, control system, etc. It is verified that the aerodynamic efficiency of the aircraft is efficient.

Compared with generation I models, the horizontal tail of 'Mozi II' is moved below the fuselage, which has stronger stability and can deal with more complex air environment; The efficiency of light energy conversion to electric energy has increased from 16% of generation I to 23%. In good weather, it can be left blank for 12 hours at a time.

According to reports, as long as meteorological conditions permit, solar aircraft cruise at a lower speed above the clouds and can charge while flying during the day. The aircraft is expected to be applied in the fields of rescue and disaster relief, reconnaissance and communication.

In the past two years, the port area of Shanghai has vigorously supported the development of navigation enterprises. At present, the port area has been approved two flight airspace and takeoff and landing points with an altitude of 300 meters, which provides favorable conditions for the test flight delivery of navigation enterprises in the region.

It is reported that after completing the follow-up performance test, the 'Mozi II' solar aircraft will open cooperation with 5g cellular equipment manufacturers and mobile data operators to expand the application scenarios of long endurance aircraft.