SolarXOne

SolarXOne is XSun's solar-electric fixed-wing autonomous UAV for long-endurance mapping, inspection, environmental monitoring and security missions. Its tandem-wing airframe supports up to 12 hours and 600 km of flight, with satellite, cellular and radio links for beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.

Facts

  • Company: XSun
  • Type: Solar UAV
  • Positioning: Tandem-wing airframe
  • Function: Long-range monitoring
  • Audience: Survey teams
  • Status: Commercial
  • Website: https://xsun.fr/autonomous-drone/

About

About SolarXOne

SolarXOne is XSun's solar-electric fixed-wing uncrewed aircraft for mapping, inspection, environmental monitoring and security. A tandem-wing airframe carries high-efficiency solar cells and redundant electric propulsion, providing quiet long-distance flight with interchangeable cameras and sensing payloads.

The aircraft is rated for missions lasting up to 12 hours and covering 600 kilometres with payloads up to five kilograms. Radio, cellular and satellite communications support beyond-visual-line-of-sight command and data return from remote areas. XSun supplies mission planning and ground control around the aircraft, with deployments spanning offshore energy, infrastructure, civil protection and large-area observation.

Specifications

  • Endurance: Up to 12 hours
  • Max Range: Up to 600 km
  • Payload Power W: 200 W payload power
  • Payload Volume: 250 dm3 payload volume
  • Noise Db: Less than 42 dB at 200 m
  • Setup Time: 30 minutes ready to fly
  • Power System: Two batteries and four solar wings; can operate at night on batteries
  • Communications: Satellite, cellular and radio communications

Timeline

  • XSun starts SolarXOne civil-security fire-detection pilot - 2024-02-28 - Deployment - The CONDOR pilot integrates SolarXOne into proactive forest-fire surveillance. The aircraft is intended to provide early warning and precise fire-location data using onboard sensors. The programme is supported by the French… - source: xsun.fr

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