China's Mid-Air Drone Charging System Using Microwaves
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: China
Source: BGR
Chinese researchers at Xidian University developed a power transmission platform that uses a car-mounted microwave emission system to charge drones mid-air, potentially enabling fixed-wing drones to operate for over three hours. The system beams microwaves to antennas on drones while in flight, addressing battery limitations in military drone operations.
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- Prospective
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- Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Education, Automotive
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
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- BGR
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Description | Chinese researchers at Xidian University developed a power transmission platform that uses a car-mounted microwave emission system to charge drones mid-air, potentially enabling fixed-wing drones to operate for over three hours. The system beams microwaves to antennas on drones while in flight, addressing battery limitations in military drone operations. |
Original sector | Military Technology |
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Sector | Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Aerospace & Defense, Education, Automotive |
Article published date | 2026-05-29 |
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