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