Solar Impulse, solar-powered aircraft, Lausanne, Switzerland

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Solar Impulse on Wikipedia

CEO, Co-founder and Pilot - Andre Borschberg

Co-founder, President and Pilot - Bertrand Piccard

In 2019 the Solar Impulse 2 aircraft was sold to Skydweller, a Spanish-American company that is developing autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles capable of continuous flight.

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Across America 2013: Golden Gate Flight

Published on Apr 25, 2013

Golden Flight!

What an incredible day, Solar Impulse high above the Golden Gate Bridge, gently hovering over the architectural masterpiece for all to see. We've been talking about this exploit for weeks, but seeing the first shots of the solar bird above San Francisco goes beyond what we had imagined: spectacular!

With Bertrand Piccard at the controls, HB-SIA took off under the captivated stare of Chesley B. Sullenberger III (a.k.a. "Sully") -- world renowned pilot who managed the amazing emergency landing on the Hudson River in 2009. They got a chance to meet and exchange their long experience in the air while the sun was rising above Moffett Airfield.

I believe that HB-SIA can now leave the Bay Area with a grin of satisfaction: not only did it get a chance to reside inside the historical Hangar 2 at Moffett Airfield, but it was also able to bring to life one of its greatest dreams -- a golden flight above San Francisco's best-known monuments.

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Solar Impulse - 2015 The First Round-The-World Solar Flight

Published on Jan 9, 2014

Solar Impulse is an innovative project leveraging technological prowess and the spirit of adventure by means of an airplane. It was launched in 2003 by a visionary and an entrepreneur, Bertrand Piccard and Andr? Borschberg, challenging common certitudes and making room for a glimpse into a more sustainable future.

The project's raison d'?tre is to spread a message by flying in the skies powered solely by solar energy. Having completed its first 26-hour flight through the night in 2010 and the world's first intercontinental flight connecting Europe to Africa in 2012, Solar Impulse's crossed the USA in 2013. The plane flew from San Francisco to New York City.

The project's ultimate goal is to fly around the world in 2015 with the second prototype aircraft, HB-SIB. Eleven percent larger, HB-SIB is designed to cross Oceans and more humid climates from east to west in the northern hemisphere.

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Official Presentation of Solar Impulse 2

Published on May 14, 2014

Get the best of the Official Presentation/Unveiling of Solar Impulse 2 that took place on April 9, 2014 in Payerne, Switzerland. During this event, Bertrand Piccard and Andr? Borschberg presented to you the RTW Solar Airplane that will take-off in 2015 to attempt the First RTW Solar Flight.

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Future360.tv Solar Impulse
October 2, 2013

Can a plane fly around the world using only solar energy? Google are banking on it, they've announced a new partnership Swiss long range aircraft project Solar Impulse. Find out more at future360.tv

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Testing Solar Impulse 2

Published on May 20, 2014

Tests are being performed by our team to prepare Solar Impulse 2 for it's First Flight in the coming weeks. Meet Ralph, our Co-Lead Flight Tests who explains what will happen next.

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Best-Of Solar Impulse 2

Published on Jun 1, 2014

WHAT IS SOLAR IMPULSE ?
The only airplane of perpetual endurance, able to fly day and night on solar power, without a drop of fuel.
Our challenge is to attempt the First Round-The-World Solar Flight in 2015. A way for Bertrand Piccard, Andre Borschberg and their team to demonstrate how pioneering spirit, innovation and clean technologies can change the world.

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GoPro: Solar Impulse 2 Airplane Exclusive Shots

Published on Nov 20, 2014

Enjoy the first video fully shot with GoPro. Si2 first took to the skies in June, soaring across Switzerland and getting its first view of the Alps. The aircraft has now flown 21 times; with pilots seeking out the sun wherever possible at 8,500m. Co-Founders & Pilots Andr? Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard are both confident in the capability of the aircraft and themselves to pilot Si2 for the First Round-The-World Solar Flight.

100 days from now, Solar Impulse will take off from Abu Dhabi for this pioneering journey. Between now and then, Si2 will be dismantled, packed into a cargo plane and reassembled in Abu-Dhabi.

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Solar Impulse Best Wishes For 2015

Published on Dec 31, 2014

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Solar Impulse Airplane : Change The World With Exploration

Published on Jan 18, 2015

It is some men's great dream to explore the world. Today we present Solar Impulse 2, an aircraft, powered only by the sun that is attempting the First Round-The-World Solar Flight this year.

WHAT IS SOLAR IMPULSE ?
The only airplane of perpetual endurance, able to fly day and night on solar power, without a drop of fuel.
Our challenge is to attempt the First Round-The-World Solar Flight in 2015. A way for Bertrand Piccard, Andr? Borschberg and their