AeroTime: Aviation Paves Way for Wireless Power Transmission from Airborne Platforms

Researchers at Overview Energy successfully demonstrated wireless power transmission from an airborne platform in flight, marking a significant milestone for space-based solar power. The test was conducted using a Cessna Caravan single-engine turboprop flying at altitudes above 5,000 meters, with the system transmitting power via a low-density, eye-safe infrared beam to conventional photovoltaic panels on the ground. This achievement validates the ability to maintain precise beam alignment from a moving platform despite turbulence and aircraft motion.