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Sunglider™ Platform Station

Air Drones (UAV/UAS)

Description

The Sunglider™ is a solar-powered high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) designed to serve a 200-kilometer area from a position 20 kilometers in the atmosphere. It operates in the stratosphere as a long-endurance unmanned aircraft platform for telecommunications applications, providing wireless communications connectivity to underserved populations and supporting 5G standards and Internet of Things infrastructure.

About the Company

AeroVironment, Inc.

AeroVironment is a global defense technology leader delivering battlefield-proven systems and next-generation capabilities across multiple domains. The company specializes in autonomous systems, lo...

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Core Information

Product class
Defense Enterprise
Platform category
Fixed-wing
Rotor configuration
Not applicable
Primary use cases
Telecom/Infrastructure
Name
Sunglider™ Platform Station
Release status
In production
Release date
January 01, 2019

Performance & Dimensions

Service ceiling (m)
20000

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Other
Propulsion type
Electric (Battery)
Battery chemistry
Other

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Other
Supported gimbal size
Not specified

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing
GNSS systems
GPS
RTK/PPK support
None
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary

Communications & Control

Control link types
SATCOM
Encryption standard
Not disclosed
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS
Video downlink type
Other
Video downlink resolution
Not specified

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Urban Rural
Takeoff/landing methods
Runway
Night operations capable
BVLOS ready

Environmental & Durability

IP rating
None/Not specified

Safety

Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

Remote ID compliance
Not specified
Export control status
Not specified
EASA class marking
None/Unmarked

Logistics & Commercial

Shipping restrictions
Export controlled technology
Availability status
Made-to-order
Price notes
Configuration-dependent pricing for telecommunications infrastructure platform