Is an ultra-light, next generation hand-launched solar-electric UAV . Its efficient aerodynamics of wing and airframe combined with a solar panel system for silent , carbon neutral flight and low operational costs.

Fast and convenient snap-fit, tool-free assembly under field conditions for easy deployment. Once disassembled it fits into any trunk and carried by a single person.

Controlled by one operator a semi-autonomous swarm of PHOENIX micro makes close range surveillance missions with large area coverage possible.

As multipurpose aerial system suited for convoy protection and search and rescue mission.

The Phoenix 12H is part of the Solar UAV Phoenix family. We have implemented the latest cutting edge technology in composite material, solar cells and fuel cells to power up the Phoenix 12H to fly 12 hours with a speed of 45 km/h.

The two-major improvements to the Phoenix 12H are the landing gear and kick-off launcher. The integrated landing gear enables the UAV to land on almost any flat surface with a length of 70 m.

The kick-off launcher provides quick climbing without consuming the main UAV fuel cells and then drops off the kick-off launcher by parachute. Other improvements were the solar cells integrated into the 10 m wings which power the fuel cells which in turn power two electric motors. The total weight for the Phoenix 12H is 27kg with a useable payload of 5 kg which can be a combination of RGB camera, thermal, hyperspectral and Lidar for general topographic, agricultural, mining mapping or for broader monitoring and homeland security.

Decreased operational cost: The biggest hurdle in the drone-carried operations is the high operational cost. Operational hours of drones are limited mainly due to time bound fuel availability in the fuel tank. With the help of solar powered batteries, the fuel charges and operational cost can largely be minimized. Imagine the possibilities, a drone flying in the sky without the need of charging and refueling.

Increased operational hours: Fuel powered drones have a well-known problem of limited operation hours. The problem is that a drone can only have a limited amount of fuel in a single flight, if a drone is designed to have increased number of flight hours then it must have a fuel tank big enough to last for long hours but this poses a problem to the stability of the system as the whole equilibrium and balance of the plane is disturbed. Solar powered drones wouldn’t have such a problem because they can operate for not only days but years. According to the reports, Solara 50 may remain airborne for years.

Calamity assistance: Solar powered drones can easily spot the areas which are hard to reach by human after a disaster. Increased flight hours can assist rescue teams in reaching the target areas, survey damage and spot stranded victims.

Autonomous take-off and landing: The Phoenix is the worlds first Solar powered MALE UAV with retractable landing gear, no launcher required.