China debuts first large, fully solar-powered drone experts describe as a ‘pseudo satellite’ | South China Morning Post

China’s first large, fully solar-powered drone made its successful maiden flight on September 3, 2022, in the northwestern province of Shaanxi. The Qingming 50 landed smoothly after spending 26 minutes in the air. Developed by Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the Qingming or “morning star” drone is des…

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