Quaze Technologies has unveiled its QU6 wireless power architecture, enabling unmanned land, air, and sea systems to recharge autonomously. Debuting at AUSA 2025, the platform could transform how U.S. forces sustain drones and robotic systems in contested or remote environments.
How QU6 Works
The system relies on wide-surface magnetic resonance, where a QU6 emitter generates a controlled resonant field, and compact receivers on robots harvest energy without direct contact or precise alignment. Software ensures safe and efficient power transfer. The modular design allows multiple devices to charge simultaneously and tolerates environmental obstacles such as snow, dust, or debris.
Tested in Harsh Conditions
During the Arctic Warrior 2025 exercise with Norwegian and U.S. special operations forces, QU6 demonstrated continuous drone charging for three days, including effective power transfer through over 10 cm of snow. The system was also proven safe for soldier-worn equipment.
Multi-Domain Applications
- Sea: QU6 is integrated into Skelmir S-6 autonomous underwater vehicles, eliminating wet connectors and reducing maintenance.
- Air: A 360-degree tubular system recharges vertically stored drones inside canisters, supporting persistent ISR.
- Land: Rheinmetall Canada incorporates QU6 into Drone Swarm Tactical OverWatch modules, keeping multiple quadcopters operational without human interaction.
Strategic and Logistical Benefits
By eliminating manual battery swaps and cable management, QU6 allows dispersed units to sustain drones, ground robots, and unattended sensors from concealed or austere sites. This reduces personnel exposure, eases logistical demands, and enables energy distribution deeper into contested areas. NATO experiments are already evaluating the technology for persistent ISR, communications relay, and autonomous base defense.
While no official military operators have been announced, QU6 has been trialed with Norwegian and U.S. special operations forces. Integration is ongoing with U.S. and Canadian partners including L3Harris, Rheinmetall Canada, Galvion, and Vatn Systems. Early deployment is expected through OEM platforms with the energy layer embedded from the outset.
