The news:
The Zephyr was able to manage an 84 hour flight, thanks to its solar powered batteries and breaks previous record of 30 hours.
Why it’s important:
- This plane can be used by the military as a spy-plane giving them the possibility to keep the plane in the air during night and day without refueling.
- Qinetiq aims to provide fully operational systems for the Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defence within two years.