A New Kind of Aircraft

Solar Ship builds aircraft to service remote areas. Most of these areas have no roads.

The Solar Ship is a hybrid aircraft, gaining lift from both buoyant gas and aerodynamics.

Its wing-ship design allows for short take-off and landing (STOL), such as in a soccer field.

This design also provides a large surface area for solar electric power, allowing long, self-sufficient range.

The result is transportation without depending on things that often aren’t available in remote areas – fossil fuels, roads, or runways.

 

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Recent News

Solar Ship has built, registered, and flown its first aircraft successfully. R&D continues to improve performance on a rugged self-reliant vehicle able to connect remote areas without requiring infrastructure or supplies.

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Solar Ship featured in the Toronto Star

The Toronto Star’s Energy and Technology columnist Tyler Hamilton has written an excellent article about Solar Ship in October 15′s Saturday Business section. Read it here!

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