Solar Impulse Takes Off

The Solar Impulse HB-SIA made its maiden flight last week from Dubendorf Airfield, near Zurich, Switzerland. Made to fly day and night with no need for fuel, 4 electric props and a bank of batteries powered the prototype aircraft. It traveled a meter off the ground and successfully landed after making it 350 meters (1,148 feet.) The company is looking forward to more flights this spring.

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