H.A.L.E. Solar UAV Research Project

With a team of 20 dedicated students, we are developing a Solar UAV with a minimalistic structure, lightweight construction and a modular design to enable to replacement of components quicker, including fully autonomous features. 

Satellite imagery is unable to capture small icebergs in the Arctic. This is where a high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS platform) is required. The project is currently in its MK-I phase and there will be many iterations as we go along. The Arktik Surfer is solar powered with the ability to fly for days and send data captured from the Arctic back to the ground station. The Arktik Surfer can further be used for surveillance, search and rescue and even be used as a mobile hotspot for areas denied internet access