Aquila UAV

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:unmanned_aerial_vehicle
gptkbp:air_traffic_control autonomous navigation system
gptkbp:aircraft_operated 2016-2018
up to 100 km/h
up to 90 days
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:high-altitude_long-endurance_(HALE)_UAV
gptkbp:benefits discontinued
gptkbp:challenges maintaining altitude
gptkbp:collaboration gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:collaborations various universities
gptkbp:collaborative_projects with telecommunications companies
gptkbp:collection for internet access research
gptkbp:communication_system laser communication
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:ground
autonomous flight
gptkbp:data_transmission high-speed internet
gptkbp:design_feature high aspect ratio wings
gptkbp:design_objective long endurance flight
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Facebook
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Project_Aquila
gptkbp:development_cost estimated millions
gptkbp:elevation up to 18,000 feet
gptkbp:environmental_concerns minimal noise pollution
gptkbp:environmental_impact low carbon footprint
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2016
successful
conducted in Arizona
gptkbp:flight_style highly stable in flight.
predefined route
gptkbp:funding gptkb:Facebook
gptkbp:fuselage_material gptkb:carbon_fiber
gptkbp:goal connect remote areas to the internet
gptkbp:has_limitations weather conditions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aquila UAV
gptkbp:impact influenced future UAV designs
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:bird
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Yuma_Proving_Ground
2016-2018
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2016
gptkbp:manufacturer Facebook Connectivity
gptkbp:operated_by solar energy
gptkbp:operational_use not commercially deployed
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Facebook's_internet.org_initiative
gptkbp:payload_capacity up to 100 kg
gptkbp:project 2 years
global internet access
connectivity for all
gptkbp:purpose providing internet access
gptkbp:range over 100 km
gptkbp:research_areas aerial connectivity
gptkbp:research_focus aerial internet solutions
gptkbp:result gptkb:2018
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Loewe
gptkbp:sustainability 50 square meters
gptkbp:sustainability_features solar-powered flight
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of internet delivery via UAVs
gptkbp:weight around 400 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 42 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mariner_class
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6