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.

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