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DARPA's 30-Year Nuclear Waste Battery Could Power Drones for Decades
DARPA's Project SYMPHONEE aims to develop radiovoltaic batteries using Strontium-90 from nuclear waste, offering up to 30 years of power for military drones. The technology could enable persistent surveillance and long-endurance missions without refueling. A report from Tom's Hardware details the plan to harvest radioisotopes for next-gen drone power.
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While the 30-year lifespan is impressive, the practical challenges of safely integrating nuclear waste into drones and the regulatory hurdles may temper immediate military adoption.
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DARPA plans 30-year endurance nuclear waste batteries to power next-gen drones, says report — project SYMPHONEE aims to harvest Strontium-90 to power persistent military drones →
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