Book contents
- Wireless Power Transfer for Unmanned Aircraft
- Wireless Power Transfer for Unmanned Aircraft
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 1Fundamentals of Wireless Power Transfer
- 2Hovering Wireless Charging for UAVs
- 3Magnetic Coupler Design for Wireless Charging of UAV
- 4Control for Wireless Charging of UAVs
- 5Control Scheme based on the PT-Symmetric WPT System
- 6Charging Range Extension for the PT-Symmetric WPT System
- Index
- References
2 - Hovering Wireless Charging for UAVs
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 October 2025
Book contents
- Wireless Power Transfer for Unmanned Aircraft
- Wireless Power Transfer for Unmanned Aircraft
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 1Fundamentals of Wireless Power Transfer
- 2Hovering Wireless Charging for UAVs
- 3Magnetic Coupler Design for Wireless Charging of UAV
- 4Control for Wireless Charging of UAVs
- 5Control Scheme based on the PT-Symmetric WPT System
- 6Charging Range Extension for the PT-Symmetric WPT System
- Index
- References
Summary
This chapter explores the application of wireless in-flight charging specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). It begins by outlining the benefits of this technology, including increased operational time and reduced maintenance needs. The chapter identifies key challenges such as managing continuous mutual inductance disturbances, developing lightweight pickup units, and enabling fast charging. Solutions to these challenges are discussed in detail, including innovations in system design. The chapter concludes with an overview of the construction and integration of wireless in-flight charging systems for UAVs, summarizing the current state of technology and future prospects.
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