Laser-Powered Drones Could Recharge on the Wing

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Source: IEEE SpectrumBy: Edd GentDate: 08/04/2026, 8:42:00 AM
Limited battery life can hinder how useful drones are in responding to disasters, inspecting infrastructure, or delivering items. Now researchers in China have designed a system that could transfer power to a drone mid-flight using lasers. They say it could…
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