Solar-Powered Drone Can Conduct 14-hour Surveillance

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By Forbes | 16 August 2012 | 1033

In a development sure to confound advocates of green power, a New Mexico startup has introduced the Silent Falcon, a six-foot-long unmanned aircraft that can be launched by hand and conduct surveillance for up to 14 hours by drawing most of its power from the sun. Adding lightweight solar panels to the wings of a UAV may be a game-changer. Read More