Although drones are already considered essential tools in many industries, their short flight times sometimes restrict their usefulness. Scientists are working hard to design drones that can fly continuously in order to overcome this obstacle.
China’s Beihang University researchers have achieved major progress in this area by developing a solar-powered drone that could fly for an extended period of time. Under the direction of Mingjing Qi, the group has created an innovative circuit that effectively increases the voltage produced by solar panels. The successful integration of this cutting-edge technology into a small drone prototype represents a significant advancement toward the goal of achieving eternal flight.
This latest generation of solar-powered drone only has a 4-gram weight. This tiny aerial robot has high-efficiency solar panels that can provide enough electricity for it to fly continuously.
