News New Chinese drone can fly as long as the sun shines — solar-powered device with 200mm wingspan weighs record-breaking 4.21g

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Beijing scientists have developed what they claim is the world’s smallest and lightest solar-powered drone. One of the key milestones this 4.21g device with its 200mm wingspan has achieved is being able to fly non-stop during daylight.

New Chinese drone can fly as long as the sun shines — solar-powered device with 200mm wingspan weighs record-breaking 4.21g : Read more

 

[drivinfast247]

As long as there is zero wind.

 

[Neilbob]

As long as there is zero wind.

And it could use a laser to zap incoming leaves and thistledown.

 

[thisisaname]

Is it a drone if it can not control it's flight?

 

[USAFRet]

Is it a drone if it can not control it's flight?

The term "drone" has been massively misused and misunderstood.

This is just one in a looong series of remote control aircraft.

The only thing exceptional about this one is the size, and solar panel operation.

 

[thisisaname]

The term "drone" has been massively misused and misunderstood.

This is just one in a looong series of remote control aircraft.

The only thing exceptional about this one is the size, and solar panel operation.

Not sure this even counts as remote control aircraft either considering the only control is turning it off by physically covering the solar panel.