📝Forward to the Stratosphere📝 The realities of the SMO have predictably raised the issue of using not only aerostats, but also stratospheric aircraft capable of "climbing" to altitudes of several tens of kilometers beyond the combat radius of most air defense systems. One such system is being developed by the Stratolink startup team, which has completed assembly of its second flight prototype. For now, their aircraft with an eight-meter wingspan is designed for 12 hours of flight with a five-kilogram payload, but these figures are unlikely to be the limit. Solar panels installed on the fuselage will provide autonomy. By design, the aircraft is a so-called "pseudo-satellite," which, among other things, can provide communications to subscribers. ❓One might ask: why complicate things so much when the future belongs to global satellite constellations like Starlink, Qianfan, and in the future Rassvet? The answer is simple: organizing communications is a complex set of measures that does not rely on a single means. There is room for everything — from space communications stations and LTE/5G towers to personal radios. Stratospheric UAVs occupy their own niche, and they will find tasks — from relaying video signals and control to serving as backup for various communications. ❗️The more such systems are available and successfully integrated into the communications network, the more resilient it becomes. And the lower the probability of losing command and control at all levels. #UAV #Russia ✉️ MAX 💸Support us Original msg
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