Aquila’s successful second flight: Another step forward in bringing the world closer together

This post details the successful second full-scale test flight of the Aquila aircraft, which flew for 1 hour and 46 minutes. Key technical improvements implemented based on lessons from the first flight include the addition of 'spoilers' for landing control, integration of hundreds of sensors for data gathering, modifications to autopilot software and communication radios, application of a smoother finish for improved aerodynamics, and installation of a horizontal propeller stopping mechanism for landing. The flight demonstrated nominal behavior of all systems, a significantly improved climb rate, and provided extensive data on drag, structural response to flight, and spoiler effectiveness. The landing was successful, with the aircraft stopping in approximately 10 meters on a prepared gravel pad, though only one propeller locked horizontally as planned.