US aims to power up drones with lasers

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The US Defense Research Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) is pioneering a project to extend drone flight times significantly by using wireless energy transfer, which has significant implications for drone technology and base logistics.  This month, Defense One reported that...

The US Defense Research Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) is pioneering a project to extend drone flight times significantly by using wireless energy transfer, which has significant implications for drone technology and base logistics.  This month, Defense One reported that DARPA  is funding Raytheon with US$10 million to develop energy “webs” that could keep drones in […]

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