AUSA 2024: New Wireless Charging Technology for Multi-UAV Management System

At AUSA 2024, Quaze Technologies is showcasing new tubular wireless charging technology, designed to enhance the L3Harris multi-UAV management system By William Mackenzie / 16 Oct 2024

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Quaze Technologies is launching a unique tubular wireless charging product with L3Harris Technologies Inc. at AUSA 2024.

L3Harris has chosen Quaze’s wide-surface wireless power transfer (WPT) technology to remotely power its drones under all conditions without human intervention, as part of its multi-UAV drone launch, recovery, and recharging system.

Quaze’s wide-surface power technology, with its magnetic resonance capabilities, enables the L3Harris multi-UAV management system to continuously cycle air assets to achieve greater sustained autonomy and deliver unmanned persistent drone operations. This reduces operator/maintainer exposure to inherent operational risks.

After establishing strategic collaborations with Rheinmetall Canada and Galvion in the past 12 months, this partnership addresses the unique technical challenge of autonomously recharging vertically aligned drones within cylindrical housings.

As a result, Quaze’s charging technology can now perform commercial-grade power transfer over 360 degrees. This capability ensures uninterrupted power access, regardless of the drone’s alignment within the cylinder, allowing for full spatial freedom within the enclosure.

This innovation marks a significant advancement in wireless power transfer. The collaboration enables simultaneous and wireless charging of multiple drones, representing a major leap in the operational efficiency and endurance of L3Harris UAV.

Quaze’s unique products provide fully agnostic, pre-configured access to wireless power, making integration with any unmanned Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) system seamless and highly efficient. This has enabled L3Harris to shape solutions to emerging operational requirements, utilizing Quaze to deliver a custom-made tubular WPT technology.

Seamless integration of Quaze’s technology into robotic solutions is a central feature of the L3Harris/Quaze collaboration, and both organizations are reportedly looking to explore wider opportunities to enhance robotic autonomy, beyond this initial project.

Xavier Bidaut, CEO of Quaze Technologies, commented, “We are excited to have the opportunity to further push the technical boundaries of wireless power technology with L3Harris, a global leader in innovative technologies. The contract enables us to demonstrate a fully functional 360-degree tubular wireless power transfer system. It not only establishes Quaze as a market leader but firmly positions us as the WPT of choice for forward-thinking OEMs seeking additional capability to enhance their offer in emerging technologies.”

L3Harris and Quaze are showcasing the technology at Booth 6727 during AUSA 2024, taking place in Washington, D.C., from October 14 to 16. 

Posted by William Mackenzie Edited by William Mackenzie, Junior Editor and Copywriter practised in digital content creation and writing about defense and marine technology. Connect & Contact

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