# Laser wireless charging could keep drones airborne indefinitely — improved receiver converts at 38.49% efficiency and uses nanocrystalline material for thermals

> Reducing (or completely eliminating) the charge time for drones has been a continual area of research, with some advancements, such as quantum batteries showcased earlier this year, showing a lot of promise.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/wireless-ota-charging-with-lasers-could-keep-drones-airborne-indefinitely-improved-receiver-converts-at-38-49-percent-efficiency-and-uses-nanocrystalline-material-for-thermals?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7b12d012ece888f31cec74)
- **Published:** 2026-08-11
- **Category:** Drones
- **Tags:** #drone
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