> It should work, but what is it for? For "surveillance", a small drone is far more cost effective. The article mentions that this aircraft is able to "stay al

> It should work, but what is it for? For "surveillance", a small drone is far more cost effective. The article mentions that this aircraft is able to "stay aloft for 5 days". I'm sure no drone has similar loiter capabilities like this craft, not to mention a far higher payload. Furthermore, I suppose it would be far easier (if not trivial) to turn this vehicle into a drone than an airplane.