A self-sufficient autonomous aircraft that could potentially embark on flights of an indefinite length has reached a development milestone, academics said on Tuesday.
div > div.group > p:first-child"> The Phoenix, an"ultra-endurance" unmanned aircraft, uses helium to ascend into the air and then propels itself forward by"inhaling" and compressing air. Its battery is powered by solar cells, meaning there are theoretically no limits on how long it could remain air bound.
Academics and industry representatives from several U.K. institutions developed the prototype vehicle, which is 15 meters long and has a 10.5-meter wingspan. Last month, scientists successfully flew the model over a 120-meter distance in an indoor trial. Andrew Rae, professor of engineering at the University of the Highlands and Islands, led the design of the Phoenix. He said in a press release on Tuesday that the aircraft is"completely self-sufficient."
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