The solar drone industry--referring to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) powered in whole or part by solar energy--is emerging ...

Have you ever imagined a drone that could fly indefinitely, powered only by the sun? It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s now a reality. By harnessing the power of renewable energy ...

The father and son team behind the world's fastest quadcopter we featured last year has now built what essentially looks like a flying photovoltaic panel, in a bid to create a drone that's powered by ...

A breakthrough in aviation is taking shape through a collaboration between U.S. startup Skydweller Aero and French defense electronics company Thales. Their joint mission is to build a solar-powered ...

US tech company Skydweller Aero has partnered with French defense firm Thales to develop a new solar-powered drone for maritime surveillance. The aircraft is expected to stay in the air for up to 90 ...

Skydweller Aero makes a solar-powered drone with the wingspan of a Boeing 747. (Skydweller image) PARIS — French defense electronics maker Thales is teaming up with U.S. startup Skydweller Aero, which ...

A Michigan defense contractor has developed a mobile refueling system that generates hydrogen fuel from solar power and atmospheric moisture, enabling military drones to operate continuously for up to ...

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The solar-powered drones market has emerged as a highly innovative segment within the drone industry, driven by increasing demand for sustainable, ...

The Navy flew a solar-powered, unmanned drone for 73 hours straight, recharging the plane’s batteries during the daytime on solar power to fly through night hours without coming back to earth. In ...

Drone video from near the Dnipro bridge in Kherson region shows a Russian FPV with an unusual modification: a sheet of solar cells draped over the body. This is a clumsy setup using available ...