Problem: The SunCubes system addresses the endurance challenges faced by drones during missions. Currently, drones can only fly for few minutes due to battery limitations, requiring them to return to the hub for recharging or necessitating battery swaps by an operator. This battery constraint also imposes significant limitations on the payload capacity and overall performance of the drone. As a result, a substantial portion of mission time is spent on returning the drone for recharging, which can extend the mission duration by many minutes or even hours. This inefficiency represents a considerable financial burden for companies using drones, as it increases the paid work time of employees, such as drones' pilots.

Solution: SunCubes aims to solve the endurance problem with SunCubes LUCY, a system that wirelessly transfers energy using laser technology over long distances. The system includes a generator that converts incoming electrical energy into a laser beam and a receiver that converts the laser beam back into electrical power. The receiver, designed as a plug-and-play technology, will be integrated into drones to facilitate energy transfer. Currently, the system has been tested at 500 meters with a conversion efficiency of 15%, delivering up to 20W of power. The next iteration promises to extend the range to 1000 meters, deliver 100W of power, and achieve 20% efficiency. These enhancements are tailored to ensure the perpetual flight of most drones. Additionally, the system features an automatic pointing mechanism and a dedicated shut-off system to ensure safe energy transfer. SunCubes is in the process of patenting both the pointing and shut-off systems of this technology.

USP: SunCubes is the only company to commercialize a laser beaming system for civilian applications, featuring a harmless wavelength and a dedicated shut-off system.