BAE Systems has achieved another engineering milestone with the successful test flights of the PHASA-35, a solar-powered, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This innovative platform is designed for extended high-altitude observation and reconnaissance, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional aerial and satellite technologies.
In addition to conventional drones and satellites, a new unmanned aerial vehicle capable of surveillance operations could soon be deployed by the UK military. The British-developed drone, called PHASA-35, has the unique ability to fly in the stratosphere, which is not used by other conventional aircraft.