The solar-powered spy plane that flies non-stop for FIVE years

[Fearless]

Boeing is developing a solar-powered unmanned aircraft that will be able to fly non-stop for more than five years.

The SolarEagle is designed to soar in the upper atmosphere for years on end, constantly sending surveillance and intelligence information back to the ground.

Darpa, the US military’s has given Boeing an $89 million contract to develop a Solar Eagle demonstaror vehicle which will make its first flight in 2014.


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1313552/The-solar-powered-spy-plane-able-fly-non-stop-FIVE-years.html#ixzz107gGRiLX

[rucky]

1. They got that idea from Phineas & Ferb

[jmowreader]

2. It'll definitely be cheaper than a spy satellite...

and more versatile.

It probably costs $250-$300 million to put up one spy satellite, whereas these would be one hell of a lot cheaper. Plus, you wouldn't have to worry about the rocket it's sitting on exploding/going off course and having to be exploded during launch, which occasionally happens.

[givemebackmycountry]

3. GOOD - Now build a BIG one....BIG enough that we can put...

Tebagging darlings like Palin and the Witch-woman and all of their ilk in it and send them off...

See ya in five years assholes.

[Motown_Johnny]

4. so will the demonstration last until 2019?

[Fearless]

5. 30 days.