US-Made Wireless Power System Unlocks ‘Perpetual Flight’ for Drones

A California-based company has come up with a unique power system that could potentially let drones stay in the air for as long as needed.

The capability comes from Reach Power’s Persistent Overwatch Wireless Energy Recharging (POWER) system, which beams targeted radio frequency (RF) energy directly to drones during flight.

It enables in-air charging through a power beaming system device, removing the need for aircraft to land, swap batteries, or return to resupply facilities.

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