TNPSC Thervupettagam

Qimingxing-50

September 11 , 2022 564 days 641 0
  • Also named Morning Star-50, it is China’s first fully solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle.
  • It has successfully completed its maiden test flight with all onboard systems functioning optimally.
  • This drone flies above 20-km altitude where there is stable airflow with no clouds.
  • This helps these drones to make maximum use of solar equipment to stay functional for extended durations.
  • Drone can operate in near-space – 20 km to 100 km above the Earth’s surface.
  • It is making them capable of carrying out satellite-like functions.

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