Intelligent energy management for solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle
The proposed algorithm can independently plan the flight path of a solar-powered UAV according to the takeoff time of solar-powered UAVs and combine it with the local solar
Feasibility Study of a Solar Powered Hybrid Micro-Aerial Vehicle
In this context, we propose a solar-powered hy- brid MAV conguration, named ''Solar Swifter'' that combines the performance of a quadcopter, allowing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), with
Development of a battery free, solar powered, and
This paper details our investigation of a battery-free fixed-wing UAV, built from cost-effective off-the-shelf components, that takes
Successful launch of Zephyr, a solar-powered
AALTO, an Airbus subsidiary, recently performed their first successful launch of solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle Zephyr in 2025. After climbing
Development of a battery free, solar powered, and energy
In this project, we propose to investigate the development of a battery-free UAV that can survive in the air and sustain long-term missions by harvesting solar energy, eliminating the need for...
Successful launch of Zephyr, a solar-powered uncrewed aerial vehicle
AALTO, an Airbus subsidiary, recently performed their first successful launch of solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle Zephyr in 2025. After climbing to 60,000ft Zephyr flew over Kenya for
Navigation and Deployment of Solar-Powered
Solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAVs) are likely to become dominant in the near future. They have the advantage of low cost
Development of a battery free, solar powered, and energy aware
This paper details our investigation of a battery-free fixed-wing UAV, built from cost-effective off-the-shelf components, that takes off, remains airborne, and lands safely
A review of powering unmanned aerial vehicles by clean and
This paper comprehensively reviews renewable power systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including batteries, fuel cells, solar photovoltaic cells, and hybrid
Navigation and Deployment of Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (SUAVs) are likely to become dominant in the near future. They have the advantage of low cost and safe operation features that
Intelligent energy management for solar-powered unmanned
The proposed algorithm can independently plan the flight path of a solar-powered UAV according to the takeoff time of solar-powered UAVs and combine it with the local solar
Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) | UAS | Airbus
Zephyr, the world''s most persistent fixed-wing, solar-electric stratospheric HAPS, enables a new layer of earth observation and connectivity services.
Status and Development Prospects of Solar-Powered Unmanned
The work is summarized via a discussion of the future research directions for the development of solar-powered aircraft. The review is intended to motivate further work
Status and Development Prospects of Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial
The work is summarized via a discussion of the future research directions for the development of solar-powered aircraft. The review is intended to motivate further work
A power prediction approach for a solar-powered aerial vehicle
This study aims to enhance the solar energy harvesting capabilities of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), with a focus on integrating solar power to improve overall energy