China launched an unmanned helicopter called “Polar Hawk 2” from the Great Wall Station in the South Pole and took pictures of fauna and flora in the area. China’s unmanned helicopter “Polar Hawk 2” has completed its maiden flight on Monday, Jan. 18, from the Great Wall Station in the South Pole, and took photographs of fauna and flora in the area, the Xinhua News Agency reported. According to the report, “Polar Hawk 2” can fly for about one hour at a time at an altitude of up to 1,500 meters. The unmanned helicopter was developed by the Beijing Normal University. Cheng Xiao, head of the research team, said that the lithium-battery-powered aircraft is highly efficient, quiet and has low emissions. The report said that during the aircraft’s one-hour flight on Monday, it took more than 350 high-quality photos. Chen said that the helicopter took a clear photo of the station located in the Fildes Peninsula, which is known for its unpredictable weather. No clear satellite photos of the station have been previously taken. According to the report, China currently maintains four Antarctic research stations in the area: Taishan, Great Wall, Kunlun and Zhongshan. Cheng added that the aircraft […]
