Stratos (ce1c38a0-a241-5cdf-b52c-89b035b69497)
The Stratos is a high‑altitude pseudo‑satellite (HAPS) UAV developed by Integrated Dynamics Aerospace. Operating at 20‑22 km, the platform relies on a hybrid solar‑plus‑Li‑Ion powerplant that enables weeks‑long flights while remaining hand‑launched and recoverable by belly‑landing on unprepared surfaces. Designed for both civilian and military use, Stratos functions as a communications repeater, surveillance node, or mapping platform, offering a low‑cost alternative to traditional satellites with up to 200 km line‑of‑sight coverage (extendable to + 1 000 km in transit). Its lightweight airframe integrates the GSP‑100 gyro‑stabilized PTZ camera and COFDM data links for high‑resolution imagery and robust, secure communications.