|
. | . |
|
by Richard Tomkins Denver (UPI) Apr 13, 2015
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. has begun supplying photovoltaic cells for the solar wings of the Silent Falcon unmanned aerial vehicle of SFUAS technologies. The Colorado-headquartered company said the thin-film solar cells are being provided as Silent Falcon UAS Technologies prepares for production runs for its first commercial orders for its aircraft. "We are extremely pleased with the Silent Falcon™ aircraft's capability," said Joe Armstrong, chief technology officer of Ascent Solar Technologies. "Its solar wings, based on our in-production, flexible, monolithically integrated CIGS photovoltaic product, are performing extremely well, giving the propulsion system a significant source of lightweight electric energy and enabling the aircraft's unprecedented endurance. "Working closely with Silent Falcon, we have demonstrated a product specific to their needs and specifications, as well as assisting them in related power management technologies. We are honored to be the supplier chosen for the production vehicles." The Silent Falcon vehicle from SFUAS is a solar-electric, all composite, modular and small UAS weighing about 30 pounds. It has an interchangeable wing configuration designed for commercial, public safety and defense applications. "Customer flight demonstrations are underway today," said Georg Bye, chairman of Silent Falcon UAS and chief executive officer of Bye Aerospace, which started SFUAS in 2010. "We believe Silent Falcon UAS has a large and growing military and international commercial market. Sales exceeding several hundred units per year are possible."
Related Links All About Solar Energy at SolarDaily.com
|
|
The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2014 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. Privacy Statement All images and articles appearing on Space Media Network have been edited or digitally altered in some way. Any requests to remove copyright material will be acted upon in a timely and appropriate manner. Any attempt to extort money from Space Media Network will be ignored and reported to Australian Law Enforcement Agencies as a potential case of financial fraud involving the use of a telephonic carriage device or postal service. |