Conquering The Stratosphere
Flying Solar-Powered Birds For Seeing And Connecting The World.Why We Choose to Go to the Stratosphere
Advancements in solar power, lightweight materials, and autonomous flight systems have unlocked the stratosphere’s potential as a "Cell Tower in the Sky" to meet the growing demand for reliable, high-speed connectivity. As technologies like AI, robotics, and autonomous systems grow, the need for fast, reliable connectivity is outpacing what today’s networks can provide. Flying above the weather and clouds, a constellation of solar-powered stratospheric birds can bridge these gaps and build the infrastructure for a more connected future.STRATOS is an 80-ft solar-powered, autonomous stratospheric bird flying above 60,000 feet, above the weather and clouds. With perpetual flight capability, it can remain fixed over a designated area, providing geostationary-like coverage for persistent live imaging and connectivity. Operating as part of a constellation, STRATOS integrates into a mesh network, enabling seamless connectivity and data sharing across multiple platforms for enhanced resilience and scalability.
Faster, Cheaper, Better.
km
Stratospheric.
20x closer to Earth than LEO satellites. Clearer images and faster data rates at 20 km (65,000 ft).
Persistent.
Maintain a fixed position or transit to waypoints. Continuous observation and connectivity.
days
Perpetual.
Solar-powered and airborne for a year with autonomous operations. Fraction of the cost of satellites.
5G Direct-To-Device, Low-Latency, Low-Cost.
| Type |
| Distance to Earth (km) |
| Coverage (km²) |
| Connectivity |
| Latency (msec) |
| Cost |
| Cell Tower | STRATOS | LEO Satellite | GEO Satellite |
| 0 | 20 | 600 | 36,000 |
| 30 | 7.5k | 50K | 200M |
| 5G Direct-to-Device | 5G Direct-to-Device | To Satellite Terminal | To Satellite Dish |
| 0-5 | 5-10 | 50+ | 600+ |
| $$$ | $ | $$ | $$$$ |
See 12 cm High Definition Features Like Power Lines, Light Poles, and Road Signs.
APOLLO is a 20-ft, very low-cost, long-endurance bird engineered for the rapid testing of hardware and software systems. APOLLO serves as the foundation for the design and development of STRATOS.
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