Wireless Powered Flight

Project Overview

Challenges

Clean energy

About

Wireless power transfer (WPT) can revolutionise energy distribution by eliminating the need for physical cables. This project advances WPT by developing a system to wirelessly power drone motors, demonstrating efficient energy transmission with 64% efficiency. Using a focused microwave beam, the system powers a drone blades, enabling movement and rotation. This innovation supports sustainable energy goals, offering potential for clean energy distribution, extending the range of aerial electric vehicles, and improving energy access in challenging environments

Team

Ricardo Pereira

University of Aveiro

Ricardo A. M. Pereira graduated from the University of Coimbra in 2017 with an M.Sc. degree in Physics Engineering. After working there as a Research Assistant, he began his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Aveiro, on radiative wireless power transfer. His main research topics are studying gaussian beams for optimal microwave beam propagation. Currently, he is a volunteer at the IEEE WPT Initiative and the chair of the IEEE MTTs&APs SBC at the University of Aveiro.

Vinicius Uchoa Oliveira

University of Aveiro

Engineer and researcher specializing in wireless power transfer, sustainable tech, and advanced antenna systems. Driven by a passion for learning and bridging science with real-world applications to create innovative, impactful solutions.