A NASA model motorized sailplane catches a thermal during one of 17 flights to demonstrate that updrafts can extend flight time and save energy for small UAVs.
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NASA ID
EC05-0198-12
Date Created
August 12, 2005
Center
AFRC
Media Type
image
Photographer
NASA/Carla Thomas
Location
AFRC