Scientists are actively researching the technology of wireless charging of aircraft using microwaves. This innovative approach will allow aircraft and drones withdress up right during the flight, which will significantly increase their range and working time.
How does it work?
IEEE Spectrum explained that to power a moving aircraft, microwave radiation must be directed in a narrow, steerable beam. This can be done using phased array technology, which is commonly used to direct radar beams. It allows you to focus power at a point at a certain distance, for example, in a receiving antenna on a plane.
Practical achievements
Successful experiments on the transmission of energy through air have already been carried out. A US Navy research laboratory transmitted more than a kilowatt of power between two ground antennas over a kilometer away. Other researchers have activated drones in the air using microwave energy.
It is noted that wireless microwave charging technology has the potential to revolutionize aviation and the field of drones. It can make flights more efficient, safe and environmentally friendly, opening new opportunities for the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in various industries.
It will be recalled that scientists previously developed a technology that allows drones to extract electricity directly from the air, which is another step towards the creation of autonomous aircraft with unlimited flight time.
