Abu Dhabi: Mira Aerospace, a pioneer in High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) technology, has declared the successful completion of a groundbreaking series of HAPS flights in the UAE. This remarkable milestone for the company, a joint collaboration between Bayanat, renowned for its AI-powered geospatial analytics, and UAVOS, a US-based unmanned systems developer.
The HAPS aircraft, launched from Abu Al Abyad Island, conducted multiple missions at stratospheric altitudes over a series of days. During these flights, the aircraft carried advanced Earth Observation payloads and tested a range of scenarios to explore potential applications in Earth Observation and Environmental Monitoring.
Hasan Al Hosani, Managing Director of Bayanat and Chairman of Mira Aerospace, stated that , “As Bayanat completes its merger with Yahsat to become Space42, Mira Aerospace’s advancements are crucial to our vision. These successful HAPS flights are a key step forward, enabling us to gather more comprehensive data and commercialize it through our AI-powered gIQ platform. This success propels us closer to realizing the UAE’s ambitious goals and solidifies our commitment to leading aerospace innovation.”
Khaled Al Marzouqi, CEO of Mira Aerospace, focused on the UAE’s dedication to adopting cutting-edge technologies. “The UAE’s pursuit of advanced technologies positions the country as a global leader in space innovation and data diversity. The applications of unmanned systems will support vital sectors such as the environment, agriculture, and energy, among others.”
HAPS technology, recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of the top ten emerging technologies, has already made a global impact. The UAE’s successful flights demonstrate the nation’s growing expertise in high-tech aerospace solutions and set the stage for future advancements in the field.
Mira Aerospace’s HAPS technology features long-duration, zero-carbon flights powered by high-efficiency solar panels, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution for continuous Earth surface monitoring. This technology enables high-resolution data collection and communication services for uninhabited areas, either as an independent network or in conjunction with 4G and 5G providers. By bridging the gap between satellites and terrestrial systems, HAPS technology increases capabilities across vast areas, providing more precise and adaptable solutions for global challenges.