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First flights of uncrewed aircraft in Antarctica

A team testing the Windracers ULTRA drone in Antarctica has shared the first video footage of the aircraft flying autonomously over British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) Rothera Research Station and its nearby islands. Scientists and engineers, from BAS and Windracers, are testing the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) in Antarctica to check its suitability for future use. Over the last few weeks the UAV has flown over 720kms collecting scientific data that could enable researchers…

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Yahoo News: British Scientists Test Drone That Could Unveil Antarctica’s Secrets

British Scientists Test Drone That Could Unveil Antarctica’s Secrets.

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eVTOL Insights: UK Windracers ULTRA Autonomous Drone “Flies over Antarctica”

UK Windracers ULTRA Autonomous Drone “Flies over Antarctica”

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Dronelife- Windracers ULTRA Autonomous Drone Begins Tests in the Antarctic: Drones for Environmental Research in Challenging Environments

Windracers ULTRA Autonomous Drone Begins Tests in the Antarctic: Drones for Environmental Research in Challenging Environments

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Bots and Drones UK: Windracers ULTRA Drone Test Crew Arrive in Antarctica

Windracers ULTRA Drone Test Crew Arrive in Antarctica.

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sUAS News: Windracers ULTRA drone test crew arrive in Antarctica

Windracers ULTRA drone test crew arrive in Antarctica.

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Windracers and British Antarctic Survey arrive in Antarctica to test ULTRA UAV

A team have arrived at Rothera Research Station, ready to start testing the new Windracers ULTRA autonomous drone in Antarctica. If successful, the new drone platform could represent a major addition to British Antarctic Survey’s scientific capability on the frozen continent – offering the potential to do more science at a lower cost, with a…

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