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SoftBank HAPSMobile, now integrated into SoftBank Corp., aimed to bridge the digital divide by developing High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) networks. These systems utilize solar-powered unmanned aircraft flying in the stratosphere to act as airborne base stations, providing wide-area connectivity, supporting drone utilization, and offering a resilient communication solution during disasters. The company was established in December 2017 and has since conducted numerous test flights and developed key technologies for stratospheric communications.
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What does SoftBank HAPSMobile (StratosBus) do?
SoftBank HAPSMobile, now integrated into SoftBank Corp., aimed to bridge the digital divide by developing High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) networks. These systems utilize solar-powered unmanned aircraft flying in the stratosphere to act as airborne base stations, providing wide-area connectivity, supporting drone utilization, and offering a resilient communication solution during disasters. The company was established in December 2017 and has since conducted numerous test flights and develo…
How much funding has SoftBank HAPSMobile (StratosBus) raised?
SoftBank HAPSMobile (StratosBus) has raised a total of $15M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series C.
When was SoftBank HAPSMobile (StratosBus) founded?
SoftBank HAPSMobile (StratosBus) was founded in 2017.