公开(公告)号：EP3261924A4

公开(公告)日：2018-07-25

申请号：EP16756283

申请日：2016-02-24

Applicant: KAREM AIRCRAFT INC

Inventor： KAREM ABE ,  TIGNER BENJAMIN

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64C3/38 ,  B64C3/42 ,  B64C3/54 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C13/28 ,  B64C13/50 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64D27/24 ,  B64D41/00 ,  B64D45/00 ,  H02S10/40 ,  H04B7/185

CPC classification number: B64C3/52 ,  B64C3/24 ,  B64C3/42 ,  B64C3/546 ,  B64C11/30 ,  B64C13/00 ,  B64C25/10 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/04 ,  B64C39/10 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D27/24 ,  H04B7/18506

Abstract: A solar powered aircraft having segmented wings that can be reconfigured during flight to optimize collection of solar energy are described. The aircraft have rigid construction that is resistant to inclement weather and is configured to rely on free flight control at high altitude and under conventional conditions, thereby providing flight duration in excess of 2 months. The aircraft is particularly suitable for use as part of a telecommunications network. A telecommunications network incorporating such aircraft is also discussed.