MEDIA ALERT Alta Devices Demonstrates How Solar Extends Fixed Wing UAV Flight Duration for Commercial Tasks

Drones and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are increasingly being
used to assist with commercial tasks such as search and rescue,
delivery, mapping and infrastructure inspections. Some of these
jobs are highly localized and can be done with multi-rotor drones;
but many others require long-distance deployment that can only be
accomplished using fixed-wing UAVs. The number of these commercial
projects is predicted to increase significantly, with the
anticipated expansion of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight)
regulations.

Commercial UAV operators can maximize the value of their programs
by increasing productivity. Solar technology will benefit both
these areas. Integrating solar into the UAV provides additional
power. It enables fixed-wing UAVs to extend endurance; maximizing
the ground they can cover, reducing the number of landings
required, and potentially reducing fleet size.

The solar technology used for these autonomous UAVs must be highly
efficient, with an excellent power-to-weight ratio to maximize
power generation. Moreover, the solar must be flexible, so it can
conform to the aircraft without impacting aerodynamics.

Alta
Devices Gen4 technology uniquely meets these conditions today
and is designed specifically to empower autonomous systems.

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