SolarXOne

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About SolarXOne

SolarXOne is XSun's solar-electric fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft for mapping, inspection, environmental monitoring and security. A tandem-wing airframe carries high-efficiency solar cells and redundant electric propulsion, providing quiet long-distance flight with interchangeable cameras and sensing payloads.

The aircraft is rated for missions lasting up to 12 hours and covering 600 kilometres with payloads up to five kilograms. Radio, cellular and satellite communications support beyond-visual-line-of-sight command and data return from remote areas. XSun supplies mission planning and ground control around the aircraft, with deployments spanning offshore energy, infrastructure, civil protection and large-area observation.

Timeline

  • XSun starts SolarXOne civil-security fire-detection pilot

    2024-02-28 - Deployment - The CONDOR pilot integrates SolarXOne into proactive forest-fire surveillance. The aircraft is intended to provide early warning and precise fire-location data using onboard sensors. The programme is supported by the French Innovative Purchasing Fund and integrates with the SDIS MidGard system.

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