The United States Navy has officially committed to buying Kraus Hamdani Aerospace’s solar-powered K1000ULE drone.
Under the contract, KHA will supply the Navy with three drones. This will provide the Navy with superior intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.Boeing’s Solar Autonomous Aircraft Can Fly Forever and It’s Due in 2019 KHA states that the aircraft can remain airborne for up to 24 hours and has been tested in operational conditions at altitudes of up to 20,000 feet .In 2023, KHA recorded a continuous flight of 75 hours and 53 minutes for the drone. The UAV in this flight remained in the air for more than three days straight, making it an ultra-long endurance drone.because they can provide persistent surveillance and signal re-transmission services.
The K1000ULE is designed to share critical data among its network of platforms, enabling it to reposition aircraft in real-time based on sensor input. This feature allows dynamic updates to the Common Operating Picture.