Solaris (13bb588e-e149-56ac-9a67-195d20a4de68)
The Solaris is a high‑altitude pseudo‑satellite (HAPS) UAV developed by Integrated Dynamics Aerospace & Robotics Systems. Powered by a hybrid solar‑plus‑Li‑Ion system, it can operate at 22 km altitude for several weeks, providing a low‑cost alternative to conventional satellites. With a line‑of‑sight range of 200 km (extendable to over 1 000 km during transit), the platform supports military and scientific missions that require high‑altitude communications relays, persistent surveillance, or detailed mapping. Equipped with a GSP‑100 gyro‑stabilized PTZ camera and COFDM data links, Solaris is lightweight, hand‑launchable, and can be recovered via belly‑landing or roof‑mounted launches using a Kevlar‑reinforced fuselage pan.