Composites

Airbus opens first serial production facility for Zephyr HAPS

Airbus Defence and Space has unveiled the new Zephyr S High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite to the world at Farnborough Air Show this morning.

Zephyr is a High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) that fills a capability gap between satellites and UAVs. © Airbus

16th July 2018

Innovation in Textiles
| Farnborough

Transport/Aerospace

Zephyr is a leading, solar–electric, stratospheric Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). It harnesses the sun’s rays, running exclusively on solar power, above the weather and conventional air traffic; filling a capability gap complimentary to satellites, UAVs and manned aircraft to provide affordable and persistent local satellite-like services.

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