HAPS Alliance

Member spotlight 🔦 The Technology Park of Fuerteventura (PTFSA) -- home to one of the world's leading HAPS ground infrastructure initiatives -- is one of the many great HAPS Alliance members. Located in the Canary Islands, PTSFA is developing a HAPS testing ground that includes: 🛩️ A 900-meter runway to accommodate a variety of aviation use-cases 🎯 A 500-meter radius obstacle-free zone to allow for safe HAPS deployment and retrieval testing 🏗️ Complete auxiliary infrastructure for controlled operations And there's more on the way 👀 🔧 Further developing ground infrastructure for HAPS testing 📊 Building a smart center for mission control 🔬 Supporting startups and companies in HAPS innovation PTSFA sees the HAPS Alliance as a crucial organization to connect stakeholders, inform regulators, and shape the future of HAPS technology. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e4Z6dAfS

🌍 The stratosphere can be a secret weapon in the fight against climate change. Operating at 60,000+ feet, HAPS platforms offer unique capabilities that satellites and ground systems can't match. 🔍 Case in point: HAPS Alliance member Sceye just announced a groundbreaking partnership with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to support climate mitigation efforts by: 👀 Detecting methane leaks the moment they happen 🔥 Monitoring wildfires in real-time ⛈ Tracking extreme weather as it develops Here's why it matters: 🌡️ Climate change is accelerating 🕒 Real-time data is crucial📍 Precision monitoring enables faster intervention 🔄 Continuous monitoring means nothing gets missed. Read more about Sceye's partnership here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eEe8a3NM #stratosphere #connectivity #HAPS

Big news: AALTO has appointed Hughes BOULNOIS as CEO to steer the company's next chapter. AALTO has made incredible progress in 2024: 🛩️ Successful testing of advanced flight controls in Arizona 📋 Secured crucial Design Organisation Approval from UK CAA 🌍 Established the first permanent launch site in Kenya On tap for 2025: AALTO is sharpening its focus on government sector solutions while advancing Zephyr's position as a leading HAPS platform globally. Stay tuned 👀 👇 https://lnkd.in/ezC83673

Congratulations to Sceye on completing their final test flight of 2024. This successful flight achieved a number of key milestones 🎯 ✈️ Controlled relocation at stratospheric heights 🌓 Proved full day-and-night flight capability 📍 Demonstrated extended station-keeping ability 2024 was a big year of progress for Sceye. Next up, the company is planning to take its first steps into commercialization in 2025. Stay tuned 👀

What happens when disaster strikes and communications go dark? Russel Van Der Werff from Aerostar (Aerostar International LLC) breaks down how HAPS technology is revolutionizing emergency response. ️ ⛈ When Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, HAPS platforms restored cell service across the entire island in just 3 days - even providing service in some places where it didn't previously exist. 🚒  USDA Forest Service is using HAPS to extend connectivity directly to firefighters and provide real-time infrared mapping capabilities ⏱  From ground to stratosphere in just 3.5 hours - that's how quickly HAPS platforms can deploy to disaster zones, providing near-immediate communication infrastructure when ground systems are damaged. See more about how HAPS technology is revolutionizing disaster response and recovery 👇

👀 On some perfectly clear summer day, you might gaze up into the afternoon sky and see a tiny glimmer of sunlight reflecting off something above. That shimmering dot could be a HAPS vehicle - part of an intricate network bringing connectivity to the world below. Today, we're launching a series of reports that will demystify the HAPS ecosystem.  In so doing, we hope to enable current and future Alliance members to see where their products and services can fit in this new and revolutionary HAPS universe. The first in this series of reports explores: 📱 Service capabilities from the stratosphere ⚡️ Unique advantages of HAPS technology 🔧 Core components of HAPS networks Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAMPhpm2 📖 This is just the beginning. Stay tuned as we dive deeper into each subsystem in our upcoming series of reports. #stratosphere #connectivity #HAPS

🎙️ All episodes of "The Race to Near Space" podcast are now streaming on YouTube. These three episodes will change how you think about the stratosphere: 🪂 Episode 1: Meet Alan Eustace, who casually jumped from 135,000 feet and lived to tell the tale. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEcCDRSW 🎈 Episode 2: Discover the wild world of stratospheric balloons with Russel Van Der Werff from Aerostar (Aerostar International LLC). They build balloons big enough to lift a Chevy Suburban 70,000 feet in the air. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-DRgCB2 ✈️ Episode 3: Step into the future with Samer Halawi, CEO of AALTO, as he shares how the ultra-light Zephyr aircraft is revolutionizing connectivity and earth observation. Listen here 👉 https://lnkd.in/emN_VKpr #stratosphere #connectivity #HAPS

HAPS come in all shapes and sizes: ✈️ Fixed-Wing HAPS: Think of these as super-efficient solar-powered aircraft that can stay up for weeks or months. Some providers are even exploring green hydrogen power for 24/7 operations. 🎈 Balloon HAPS: Simple yet mighty. These helium-filled platforms are quick to deploy and perfect for tasks like disaster response and telecommunications. 🚀 Airship HAPS: These lighter-than-air vehicles are the heavyweight champions, carrying large payloads while hovering steadily in the stratosphere. Each HAPS technology brings unique strengths to the table. Together, these various platforms can work together to create a network of endless possibilities in the stratosphere. Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eP82bxwH #stratosphere #connectivity #HAPS

What are the technical innovations driving HAPS development and momentum? Jeff Smith from AALTO breaks them down: 🛩️ Aviation authorities are collaborating to create groundbreaking certification frameworks for HAPS, bridging the gap between drones and traditional aircraft. ✈️ Companies like Airbus and AALTO are fast-tracking certification timelines, with targets set for completion within the next 12-18 months. 🤖 Leading engineers have launched innovative companies focused on developing autonomous operations for stratospheric platforms. 🔄 The HAPS Alliance is pioneering new traffic management systems for the 60-75k feet range, well above conventional commercial aviation. 🤝 Industry leaders are establishing protocols to ensure various stratospheric platforms can safely coexist while delivering diverse services from connectivity to environmental monitoring. The stratosphere is set for take off 🚀 See more 👇

Richard Branson is dusting off his old balloon license to co-pilot a stratospheric flight in 2025. We're looking forward to the pictures! Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFEu_iCD