Just a few months after the first flight of the Sun Flyer 2 prototype, Bye Aerospace reported that its other aircraft had completed its first test flight. StratoAirNet's highly solar power demonstrator is being developed for long-term durable commercial and government security needs. , and will operate as an 'atmospheric satellite' drone. StratoAirNet 'atmospheric satellite' applications include communications relay, Internet, mapping, search and rescue, fire command, prototypes are equipped with SolAero high-efficiency PV cells, each wing The wingspan is 15 meters and the prototype is flying over the airport in the Northern Colorado area.
The prototype features a lightweight composite structure and a 15 m (50 ft) wingspan with built-in SolAero high-efficiency photovoltaic cells. The array is said to provide approximately 2,000 watts of power for continuous flight at ideal altitudes at high altitudes.
Although the aircraft was tested during the debut of the North Colorado Regional Airport and subsequent test flights, it was destined to become an 'atmospheric satellite' drone, supporting the long-term endurance mission, including communications relay, Internet, mapping , Search and rescue, Fire command and control, Anti-poaching monitoring, Severe weather tracking, Agricultural monitoring, Mineral source measurement and spill detection.
According to Bye Aerospace, StratoAirNet and sister Solesa pilot systems should have lower unit costs, lower operating costs, lower heat and noise characteristics, and higher usability than traditional systems.
