SoftBank Corp.'s Large-scale “Sunglider” Solar HAPS Aircraft Succeeds in Stratospheric Flight During Field Trial Conducted by AeroVironment and US Department of Defense

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SoftBank announced that its “Sunglider” — a large-scale solar-powered uncrewed aircraft system designed for HAPS stratospheric telecommunications — was utilized in a field trial conducted by AeroVironment and the US Department of Defense in New Mexico, USA, in early August 2024. During the trial Sunglider succeeded in achieving stratospheric flight.
SoftBank will continue to conduct research and development for its HAPS business with the aim of bridging the digital divide around the world and providing emergency communications during disasters, and solving other social issues.

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