Zephyr ‘Pseudo Satellite’ Tested Dubai’s Airspace

http://aviationweek.com/dubai-air-show-2015/zephyr-pseudo-satellite-tested-dubai-s-airspace

The UAS flown was unusual in a number of regards. The Zephyr 7, built in Farnborough, England, by Airbus Defense & Space, is a very lightweight (~50kg) aircraft designed to fly above other air traffic for extended periods. The company has designated the platform a HAPS—high-altitude pseudo-satellite—and is marketing it as a capability that combines elements of UAS and satellite operations.