The Sky-Sailor flew 27 hours continuously, using only solar energy, on the 21st of June 2008. With a weight of 2.44kg, it covered a distance of 874km (distance Zürich-London). More information on the design and the Sky-Sailor Project at:
http://robotics.ethz.ch/projects/sky-sailor
http://robotics.ethz.ch/projects/sky-sailor/docs/Thesis_Noth_2008.pdf
How can I get one like that? An how much?
Ec130Rhine 7 months ago
wow 800km are you serious!! awesome!
wertacus 7 months ago
I like that!
MrROTD 1 year ago
Did you use a brushed motor? Also, what is the peak amperage of the panels?
moonlit20m 2 years ago