Stationary drone with laser-powered receiver (IMAGE)

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Stationary drone with laser-powered receiver

Caption

A prototype laser-powered receiver integrated beneath the wing of a stationary drone model converts energy from a green laser into electricity while airflow generated by the propeller carries heat away through built-in cooling channels.

Credit

Y. Han and X. Han et al., Matter & Light

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License

CC BY-SA

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