An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.

Photographer NASA/Tom Tschida
Location AFRC
Power-Beamingpower beamingexperimental radio-controlled model aircraftspotlightsolar panelDave BushmanTony FrackowiakDale ReedAlex SimRyan WarnerDerrick Barrett