UAV Power-Beaming Development Planned By 2025

PowerLight's 5-kW laser system
Credit: PowerLight'
The U.S. Defense Department is funding an uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) laser power-beaming development project, with a demonstration planned by the fall of 2025. The Power Transferred Over Laser project is being led by U.S. Central Command with up to $5 million coming from the Defense Department’s...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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