Russian quadcopter can be charged with energy from space

Information about the patent was disseminated by the Federal Institute of Industrial Property.

Electromagnetic radiation from the generation systemlaser radiation located at a ground, air or space control station is formed by a formation and guidance system into a laser beam with specified parameters and, using a search, tracking and guidance system, is directed to the quadcopter body. 

Patent text

The invention relates to those droneswho do not need high flight speeds, but who need speed in order to glide. This can be used for organizing scientific research or cargo delivery, as well as photo and video surveillance. 

The quadcopter will move due to  what converts into photoelectric current, which turns into alternating current.

The quadcopter can be used at different times of the day, unlike structures that convert solar energy. 

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