Extending UAV's Operational Time through Laser Beam Charging: System Model Analysis

Researchers are focusing on new technologies that could expand coverage and link the unconnected users to meet the requirements of emerging services operating within the upcoming radio technologies such as 5G and 6G. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also referred to as drones, have become a rising focus of research in recent years because of their adaptability and versatility in various tasks. Many applications have been suggested for UAVs, including telecommunications, surveillance and monitoring, the military and the delivery of medical supplies, and in cases where rescue is needed. Their onboard energy storage limits their mission's range and length (either in the form of batteries or fuel). By using Laser Power Transmission (LPT) to charge the drones, we can increase the duration of drones for the most vital missions. A laser beam system model is presented in this study to demonstrate its physical basics and mathematical formula in closed form, as well as simulated using the MATLAB program. This method could be made much more effective by using a laser charging algorithm that we developed.