US Demo Sees Drone Recharged Mid-Flight via Laser Power Beaming

In-flight drone recharging is moving closer to operational deployment, offering a glimpse into how autonomous systems could remain airborne for extended durations.

In a recent demonstration, Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) and PowerLight Technologies paired the K1000ULE long-endurance drone with a mobile autonomous power beaming system to enable mid-air power transfer.

During the flight, the laser-based system successfully transmitted nearly one kilowatt of power to the aerial system at altitudes reaching 5,000 feet (1,524 meters).

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