The test flight, which was carried out in Norther England, sought to demonstrate the graphene’s durability, aerodynamic properties and how it can be integrated into the manufacturing process .
Professor Paul Egglestone, director of the Civic Drone Centre, said: “Our centre seeks to innovate new technologies and materials for the UAV community, and graphene could be a radical and important part of next generation of drones.
“Today’s test flight is an important first step in discovering how graphene can be integrated within the aerospace industry, and collaborating with the National Graphene Institute provided the partners with an opportunity to conduct research with a viable real-world application. We’re looking forward to continuing this work over the next few months and years.”
