Skydweller: The Drone That Can Fly for
90 Days
Imagine a drone that never needs to land. Skydweller, a solar-powered aircraft developed by U.S.-Spanish company Skydweller Aero, is redefining what drones can do. With a wingspan larger than a Boeing 747 but weighing less than 2,500 pounds, it can remain airborne for up to 90 days—powered entirely by the sun. Its potential applications range from climate monitoring to maritime surveillance and even delivering emergency communications to disaster zones.
Unlike satellites, Skydweller can be re-routed mid-flight and adjusted in real-time, making it a flexible platform for both civilian and defense purposes. Its endurance far surpasses conventional UAVs, and unlike satellites, it can be recovered, maintained, and relaunched—offering long-term cost savings and adaptability.
With governments and environmental agencies now eyeing “pseudo-satellites” for real-time data and coverage, Skydweller represents a shift toward sustainable and scalable aerial infrastructure. It’s a flying solar farm, a floating antenna, and a long-range scout all in one.
