An experimental project I have been working on that combines solar energy with wireless energy transfer and remote controlled, camera-equipped drones to produce a device that has contactless charging, removing the need to physically attach and reattach the drone to a power source which allows you to recharge the device by simply letting it land on the recharging pad and fly off again. This increases the automation of the device and removes its dependence on plugs and cables and, with the portable solar panels, reduces the dependence on a centralized power source allowing almost unlimited time for flying the craft no matter where you are.
The drone equipped with the wireless receiver is a custom built model made from components purchased from a Chinese manufacturer for about 25 USD. The wireless transmitter pad and micro recover circuit work are all made at my home. Device was also tested with USB voltage stabilizer circuitry to charge mobile devices such as a portable Lithium-Ion smartwatch/phone charger,a demo of which I will upload soon along with more projects so stay tuned!
Post time: Jul-16-2017