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Aalto Zephyr

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typeAutonomous
Engine typeElectric
ApplicationSurveillance
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Solar powered high altitude, long endurance UAV. Latest model known as Zephyr S. Originally developed and manufactured by QinetiQ. Program acquired by Airbus in 2013. Aalto is Airbus subsidiary.

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Supply chain

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Materials / Composites

Syensqo (was Solvay) Analysis | News Prepreg: MTM 45-1 epoxy resin based carbon fibre prepregs

Components / Actuation

Muirhead Aerospace Analysis | News Electromechanical Actuators: Miniature actuators for flight control surfaces

Components / Structural Components

Formtech Composites Analysis | News Aircraft Structural Components: Carbon fibre components

Avionics / Avionic Components

Kistler Instruments Limited Analysis | News Accelerometers: Two high-precision accelerometers

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Thales Defense & Security Analysis | News Radio Communications Equipment: Communication relay system
uAvionix Corporation Analysis | News ADS-B systems: ping200X ADS-B transponder

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

uAvionix Corporation Analysis | News GPS: truFYX GPS

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

Amprius Technologies Analysis | News Lithium-ion Batteries: 450 Wh/kg ultra-high-energy density SiMaxx cells
MicroLink Devices Analysis | News Solar Cells: Solar sheet technology
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