QNX-equipped Solar Impulse 2 readies for round-the-world solar-powered flight
On Monday, March 9th, the Solar Impulse 2, a one-of-a-kind airplane that runs exclusively on solar power, will take off from Abu Dhabi and set course for a round-the-world flight. This isn’t just any regular flight. It is the first attempt to fly around the world using only the power of the sun through the Solar Impulse 2’s 17,248 solar panels covering a 72-metre wingspan. The solar panels will recharge lithium batteries that also allow the plane to fly at night.
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