Boeing's hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye UAV successfully completed its 28-minute maiden autonomous flight, reaching 4,000 feet and 68 knots, though it experienced a rough landing.
The UAV is designed for continuous flight lasting up to four days, utilizing a liquid-hydrogen propulsion system that offers high fuel efficiency and produces only water as a byproduct.
Ultimately, the Phantom Eye aims to achieve altitudes of up to 65,000 feet and carry a 450-pound payload.
Boeing’s hydrogen-powered Phantom Eye UAV made its maiden autonomous flight last Friday, staying aloft for 28 minutes after taking off from Edwards Air Force Base in California.
During the flight, Phantom Eye reached an altitude of just over 4,000 feet and a cruising speed of 68 knots before coming in for a rough landing that broke the landing gear when it dug into the lakebed.
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