UAVOS Partnership to Advance HAPS Technology for High-Altitude Missions

Successful Test Flight

UAVOS has successfully completed a test flight of Mira Aerospace’s high-altitude pseudo-satellite (HAPS) system, the ApusNeo 18. The project aims to develop advanced stratospheric platforms capable of operating for extended periods in near-space conditions. UAVOS provided full technical support throughout the test, including flight operation services and data analysis.

Goals of the Collaboration

The partnership between UAVOS and Mira Aerospace focuses on improving high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned flight systems. The ApusNeo 18 project demonstrates core progress toward autonomous platforms for communication, remote sensing, and scientific research.
According to UAVOS, these aircraft are designed to bridge the gap between drones and low-orbit satellites, offering cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternatives for long-term aerial operations.

Future Applications

The companies plan to expand the use of HAPS technology for various missions, such as:

Telecommunication network support in remote or emergency areas.
Environmental and climate monitoring.
Disaster management and surveillance.

UAVOS stated that further test flights are scheduled to validate the system’s solar power efficiency and continuous operational capacity.

“Our goal is to create a reliable high-altitude system that can deliver services similar to satellites but at a fraction of the cost,” UAVOS representatives explained.

Technological Context

HAPS platforms, like ApusNeo 18, operate in the stratosphere (around 20 kilometers above Earth). They are powered by solar energy and can remain aloft for weeks or months. This technology is increasingly seen as a strategic asset for persistent connectivity and observation missions.

Author’s Summary: UAVOS and Mira Aerospace successfully tested the ApusNeo 18 high-altitude system, advancing solar-powered aerial platforms for communications and environmental monitoring.

GPS World — 2025-11-27