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Lachy Groom backs Indian startup aiming to keep aircraft aloft for
Lachy Groom backs Indian startup aiming to keep aircraft aloft for a year
TL;DRYoung startup backed by Sequoia partner building solar planes that stay airborne for months.
Why it matters: Long-duration aircraft could disrupt telecommunications, surveillance, and weather monitoring without satellite costs.
Founded by a 20-year-old, Alteon is developing autonomous aircraft that hopes to harvest wind energy to stay aloft for several months.
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