AVIC has successfully tested the Morning Star, a solar-powered drone which is designed to remain in the air for months. Photo: Handout
AVIC has successfully tested the Morning Star, a solar-powered drone which is designed to remain in the air for months. Photo: Handout
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Chinese solar-powered drone Morning Star spreads its wings in successful test flight

  • Development of new materials gives aircraft wing a weight of less than 20kg
  • Morning Star could be sold into military and civilian markets

Liu Zhen
Liu Zhen

Updated: 1:02am, 1 Nov, 2018

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AVIC has successfully tested the Morning Star, a solar-powered drone which is designed to remain in the air for months. Photo: Handout
AVIC has successfully tested the Morning Star, a solar-powered drone which is designed to remain in the air for months. Photo: Handout
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