XSun

XSun is a solar aircraft company, based in France, working to become one of the leading companies in the solar drone industry. Their energy-independent drones are designed to be fully autonomous so it can operate without any human intervention.This double-support wing drone has been designed optimizing aerodynamics and aircraft performance for long-range and high-altitude operations. The aerodynamic design together with the use of the latest manufacturing techniques for manufacturing leads to a highly optimized system in compliance with the most demanding requirements of solar drones. Solar drone systems imply several challenges considering the long endurance flights and the low temperatures at high flight altitudes. From the control point of view, the Veronte Autopilot has been intensively tested for performing operations in these harsh conditions.