High-powered laser beams could keep drones flying indefinitely

High-powered laser beams could keep drones flying indefinitely

PowerLight says it's successfully recharged an airborne drone wirelessly using a transmitter on the ground, without needing the UAV to land

The next frontier in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology is all about keeping these aircraft fueled indefinitely. If we can crack it, drones could stay in the air longer, avoid landing to recharge when it’s physically impossible or too dangerous, and carry on with their missions without interruption.

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Category: Drones, Consumer Tech, Technology

Tags: US Army, US Navy, DARPA, Wireless Power Transmission, Laser, Electromagnetic