Solar-Powered Drone Lost at Sea After Record-Breaking 8-Day Flight

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A solar-powered drone, formerly Solar Impulse 2, crashed at sea after an 8-day record flight while testing maritime patrol capabilities with the US Navy, highlighting both innovation and challenges in perpetual uncrewed flight.

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