New system that generates power, charges drones, and offers launch space can transform warfare

What happened

A new system has been introduced and it integrates renewable energy, autonomous robotics and unmanned aircraft to support continuous drone operations without conventional fuel resupply. Sesame Solar, Target Arm and AG3 Labs are launching thePersistent Drone Operations Nanogrid, the first integrated solution that combines Sesame Solar’s self-generating mobile power, Target Arm’s robotic arm and drone magazines for autonomous drone launch and recovery, and AG3 Labs’ attritable, unmanned aircraft into a single system for training and forward expeditionary use.

Operators can remotely monitor the Nanogrid’s energy performance and control the robotic arm and drones. “Mobile electric power is a critical fifth supply requirement along with food, water, munitions, and fuel. If a forward expeditionary team can’t power its drones, or their batteries fail from heat or cold, warfighters lose one of their most valuable assets,” said Lauren Flanagan, CEO and co-founder of Sesame Solar.

Key facts

• A new system has been — introduced: and it integrates renewable energy, autonomous robotics and unmanned aircraft to support continuous drone operations without conventional fuel resupply