Sunday, June 7, 2015
Boeing received a patent for drones that can recharge in midair
Image: Corbis, Stocktrek PhotosDrones, like any other aircraft, are limited in range and thus need to land to refuel or recharge, but this could change.Boeing received a patent this week for an autonomous drone which can recharge while it's in the air, meaning it could theoretically fly forever without needing to land. The drone would have a...Image: Corbis, Stocktrek PhotosDrones, like any other aircraft, are limited in range and thus need to land to refuel or recharge, but this could change.Boeing received a patent this week for an autonomous drone which can recharge while it's in the air, meaning it could theoretically fly forever without needing to land. The drone would have a retractable tether cable, which would connect to a power source on the ground, automatically disconnecting when it is fully charged.The power source could also be installed in the ocean, or attached to a moving vehicle, giving this tech great flexibility. Boeing hasn't given any indication as to whether or n
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