US DOW invests in wireless laser self-charging tech to keep autonomous drones airborne almost indefinitely — ARC can deliver 'kilowatt-class' power to units 5,000 ft away

T2Covered by 1 source · first reported by TechRadar / Tom's Guide / PCWorld / Pocket-lint / Stuff at 14 Oct, 17:20 UTC

The US military is investing in new “power beaming” from PowerLight, with the technology designed to remotely recharge power cells by laser to keep drones airborne.

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• T2US DOW invests in wireless laser self-charging tech to keep autonomous drones airborne almost indefinitely — ARC can deliver 'kilowatt-class' power to units 5,000 ft awayTechRadar / Tom's Guide / PCWorld / Pocket-lint / Stuff14 Oct, 17:20