GuRu Wireless, a company known for wireless power solutions for defense and national security, has teamed up with Uniquest, an electronics distributor in South Korea, and Arion, a maker of AI-powered drones for defense. Together, they aim to improve small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for ongoing surveillance as well as intelligence in Korea’s defense and security operations.
The partnership focuses on solving the issue of battery life in drones, which usually need frequent recharging or swapping, causing gaps in coverage and limiting their effectiveness. The companies are developing a drone that can stay in the air longer, without needing to land or be tethered, using GuRu's wireless power technology along with Arion's drone platform.
They plan to test the new drone with live demonstrations, followed by pilot programs with military units. The collaboration will also involve defense contractors to see how the technology can be expanded.
GuRu's RF Lensing™ technology allows drones to get wireless power while flying, so they don’t need to land for recharging. A single ground-based unit can power multiple drones at once, offering continuous surveillance and quick response in sensitive areas, such as border monitoring, facility protection, and security around critical infrastructure.
Executive Statement
According to Narbeh Derhacobian, CEO of GuRu Wireless, this collaboration marks a meaningful step in advancing persistent ISR from concept to demonstrated, field-ready capability. GuRu Wireless has developed and is actively demonstrating wireless power systems engineered specifically for ISR operations in operationally relevant environments. When combined with Arion's proven experience delivering and validating UAS platforms for military and public-sector users, and Uniquest's leadership in local integration and defense engagement, this effort is positioned to progress from demonstration into formal operational evaluation.