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Detailed explanation-1: -Qimingxing-50: China’s First Fully Solar-powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) China has successfully tested its first fully solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which can fly for months and can function even as a satellite if required.

Detailed explanation-2: -The maiden flight of Qimingxing-50 has been achieved, making it the first large-sized UAV powered only by solar energy, a Chinese government official informed in a tweet.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Wing Loong-3 UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), which also features a stronger strike capability, made its debut at the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai in Guangdong province on Tuesday.

Detailed explanation-4: -’QIMINGXING 50’ is China’s first fully solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that has successfully completed its maiden test flight. It is the first large-sized UAV powered only by solar energy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is defined as drones that use solar cells powered directly from the sun to power its operations. In solar-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the solar cells are installed on the UAVs.