Beamed energy from the ground to keep solar-powered drone airborne 24/7
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“BAE Systems is upgrading its PHASA-35 solar-powered drone with a new system that allows it to receive energy beamed from the ground. This technology aims to keep the stratospheric aircraft airborne indefinitely.”
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