Aircraft program
Solar-powered, unmanned aircraft for stratospheric missions capable of flying at altitudes over 60,000 feet. 12.5 metre wingspan, 40 kg weight for dawn to dusk one-day flight missions. Applications such as earth observation, telecommunications and payload testing. Includes Atmos Mk2, in development.
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Subscribe| Variant | Launch / first flight | Production end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kea Atmos Mk1 | / | Solar-powered UAS for long endurance missions. | |
| Kea Atmos Mk2 | / | Larger variant capable of flying for months, with maritime applications. |
| Kea Aerospace | News |
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