A schematic illustration of the optics-driven drones (ODD) in use. Photo:  Northwestern Polytechnical University
A schematic illustration of the optics-driven drones (ODD) in use. Photo: Northwestern Polytechnical University
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Chinese scientists develop laser-powered drone to stay aloft ‘forever’

  • Research team says it has cracked the problem of keeping drones in the air for extended periods which has limited their use, until now
  • System uses laser beam to power optics-driven drone remotely by converting light energy into electricity

A schematic illustration of the optics-driven drones (ODD) in use. Photo:  Northwestern Polytechnical University
A schematic illustration of the optics-driven drones (ODD) in use. Photo: Northwestern Polytechnical University
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