Aquila UAV

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mariner_class
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:high-altitude_long-endurance_(HALE)_UAV
2016-2018
up to 100 km/h
up to 90 days
autonomous navigation system
gptkbp:allows weather conditions
gptkbp:benefits discontinued
influenced future UAV designs
gptkbp:challenges maintaining altitude
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:NASA
various universities
with telecommunications companies
gptkbp:collection for internet access research
gptkbp:communication high-speed internet
laser communication
gptkbp:controls gptkb:railway_station
autonomous flight
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Twitter_account
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Project_Aquila
gptkbp:developer estimated millions
gptkbp:elevation up to 18,000 feet
gptkbp:environmental_impact low carbon footprint
minimal noise pollution
gptkbp:exhibited_at internet delivery via UA Vs
gptkbp:features high aspect ratio wings
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:2016
successful
conducted in Arizona
highly stable in flight.
predefined route
gptkbp:goal connect remote areas to the internet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aquila UAV
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:bird
gptkbp:is_tested_for gptkb:Yuma_Proving_Ground
2016-2018
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2016
gptkbp:manufacturer Facebook Connectivity
gptkbp:material gptkb:item
gptkbp:objective long endurance flight
gptkbp:operated_by solar energy
gptkbp:operational_area not commercially deployed
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Facebook's_internet.org_initiative
gptkbp:project 2 years
global internet access
connectivity for all
gptkbp:purpose providing internet access
gptkbp:range over 100 km
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:Twitter_account
gptkbp:research_areas aerial connectivity
gptkbp:research_focus aerial internet solutions
gptkbp:result gptkb:2018
gptkbp:seating_capacity up to 100 kg
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:dinosaur
gptkbp:sustainability 50 square meters
solar-powered flight
gptkbp:weight around 400 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 42 meters