Wireless Powered Microwave Flight History & Experiments

History of Wireless Electromagnetic Powered Flight Timeline & Replications Ever since the dawn of powered flight, it has been necessary for all aircraft to carry onboard fuel — whether in the form of batteries, fuel, solar cells, or even a human “engine“ — in order to stay aloft! Progress in powering aircraft wirelessly with a transmitter or electromagnetic natural source such as the sun has been slow. The following Timeline embraces some of the major influential events, historical firsts and replications.