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The team at Kia Aros Space has set some ambitious goals with their latest creation, the Kia Atmos Mark 1 - New Zealand's first solar-powered stratospheric drone. With a wingspan of 12.5 meters and weighing 40 kg, this UAV can launch from the roof of a car. Currently, it can fly for 16 hours, but future versions aim to extend this to several months. Impressively, the Kia Atmos Mark 1 can already reach altitudes of 15 km, higher than passenger planes. Designed for aerial photography, the drone offers a more cost-effective solution than hiring a pilot and more convenience than using satellites.