Infinite Flight: Chinese Scientists Create In-Air Laser Charging System for Drones
🇨🇳 Chinese scientists have created a breakthrough technology for drones, allowing them to charge from a laser directly in flight.
Scientists from the Civil Aviation University of China developed a wing-mounted receiver using a tandem architecture: perovskite cells capture green laser light, while a thermoelectric generator converts heat into energy.
🔬 Key innovations:
- Use of antimony triselenide nanocrystals to protect against overheating up to 90°C.
- Integration of air cooling into the wing structure to increase efficiency.
- The drone operated without power drops at 7820 rpm during tests.
Despite the success, experts point out risks: difficulty aiming the laser in turbulence and safety threats. In the context of the ban on Chinese drones in the US (2025), this technology could become a new ace for Beijing. 🚁⚡️
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