‘Refueling aircraft with light’: Chinese laser tech could recharge drones mid-air
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Chinese researchers have developed a laser-based system that recharges drones mid-flight, potentially eliminating frequent battery-related landings. A ground laser beams energy to an ultra-thin receiver under the drone's wing, converting 38.49% of laser energy into electricity, though real-world flight testing and safety challenges remain.
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