Lockheed Takes Laser-Powered UAV Outdoors

LAS VEGAS — After flying an unmanned aircraft in a wind tunnel for more than 48 hr. by beaming laser power to the vehicle, Lockheed Martin has conducted outdoor flights to test the concept in an operational environment. The power-beaming system developed by LaserMotive was used with a Stalker hand...

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