The record for flight duration was set on February 18, 2022 in California. On the Stalker XVE device there was
Normally, this design provides up to 8 hours of operation with a payload of 2.5 kg. An alternative option is a battery with a power reserve of 4 hours.
Drone that set the record - modified versionserial apparatus Stalker. Last, it's a compact drone that can fit in two plastic crates. Specifically, in order to break the record, the drone was optimized for maximum power reserve, and an additional propane tank was installed on the right wing.
Appearance of the drone. The photo shows a propane tank.
The maximum speed of the drone is 93 km/h,flight altitude 3658 m. So far, the achievement has not been registered as an official record, and the manufacturing company intends to obtain a confirming certificate through the Federation of International Aviation (FAI).
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