Drones can be used for all kinds of missions but they do have a limited battery life that hinders them in long-range operations. AutoCharge is an autonomous charging solution for quadrotors that relies on a portable ground station with a flexible lightweight charging tether that can keep drones charged. It uses magnetic connectors that are orientation agnostic.
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AutoCharge: Autonomous Charging for Perpetual Quadrotor Missions
This video from ARPL NYU shows this autonomous drone charging station in action.
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