How Does This Tiny Engine Keep a Drone Airborne for 80 Hours?

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The U.S. Air Force is expanding tests of ULTRA, a glider-based spy drone designed to stay airborne for more than 80 hours while carrying surveillance and intelligence sensors.

The U.S. Air Force is expanding operational testing of ULTRA, a glider-based surveillance drone developed by DZYNE Technologies. Designed for extreme endurance, ULTRA can remain airborne for more than 80 hours while carrying cameras, signals-intelligence equipment and other sensors. The Air Force has added $46.1 million to its operational assessment contract, bringing the total to $85.6 million as testing continues in the United States and overseas.

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How Does This Tiny Engine Keep a Drone Airborne for 80 Hours?

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