Airbus Zephyr Solar High Altitude Platform System (HAPS) reaches new heights in its successful 2021 summer test flights

Achieved 36 days of stratospheric flight, across two 2021 flights, proving Zephyr's status as the only HAPS able to perform at length in the stratosphere Set a new world record for absolute altitude for this class of UAS at 76,100ft. Secured and exercised FAA flight approvals operating inside the US National Airspace System [...]