Reach Power, Inc (Reach) recently participated in the Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) 25-1 Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (c-UAS) experimentation event, showcasing its wireless power-at-a-distance solution as part of a live military demonstration at Camp Atterbury in Indiana. Reach’s focus: enabling the world’s first persistent unattended ground sensor (UGS) operations.
The Experiment
Reach’s wireless power system – transmitter and receiver pair – successfully beamed power to a McQ RANGER UGS from distances up to 200 feet—while the sensor and power receiver were camouflaged under concealments, like a fake rock, grass and other vegetation. Even with these obstructions blocking line-of-sight, the system delivered consistent power, proving its ability to operate in real-world, tactically relevant conditions where sensors must remain hidden to avoid detection.
The system enabled continuous sensor operation, eliminating the need for battery replacements and manual intervention—key factors in enabling true persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR).
Why it Matters: The Power Problem
Modern defense systems are only as effective as their ability to persist. Today’s c-UAS and situational awareness tools rely on distributed sensor networks—but these networks are constantly undermined by power limitations. Reach’s wireless power platform directly addresses five critical challenges:
Warfighter Risk
Manual battery replacement missions put personnel in harm’s way and increase exposure to enemy detection.
Warfighter Efficiency
Limited battery life reduces operational endurance and increases the logistical burden of maintaining equipment.
Restricted Functionality
Running low on power forces trade-offs in sensor performance—weakening radio strength, reducing update rates, and limiting detection range.
Operational Security
Battery swaps risk revealing sensor locations, compromising mission secrecy.
Intelligence Gaps
Dead sensors leave blind spots. Holding backup units in reserve further reduces available coverage.
Enabling the Mission
Reach’s wireless power solution unlocks new capabilities across key mission areas:
- Counter-UAS & Situational Awareness
- Security for Borders, Bases, and Logistics Routes
- Persistent ISR & Force Protection
- Tracking & Locating Devices
- Weather Monitoring & Cameras
By removing power constraints, Reach enables a more robust and autonomous defense posture—one where sensors don’t just survive, they thrive.
Beyond the Battlefield: Dual-Use Potential
While the T-REX 25-1 demonstration focused on defense, the implications go far beyond. Reach’s wireless power system is equally applicable in commercial sectors such as:
- Oil & Gas
- Energy & Utilities
- Water Infrastructure
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
In remote and harsh environments where sensor maintenance is costly and dangerous, wireless power eliminates the need for battery swaps, enabling always-on, intelligent systems that support smart infrastructure and industrial automation.
About T-REX
The Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) events are a critical component of the experimentation campaign being executed through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Research and Engineering’s (R&E) Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve (RDER) program. RDER was created to help accelerate promising new prototypes into experimentation campaigns that would build the ‘body of evidence’ to enable accelerated fielding. It focuses on joint and multi-domain kill chains based on Combatant Command priority gaps. In support of RDER, T-REX was developed to enable technical evaluation and obtain user feedback on capabilities under development to ensure they are ready for more advanced and integrated operational evaluations.
Redefining What’s Possible
As AI pushes to the tactical edge and autonomous systems become operationally essential, traditional power constraints are no longer acceptable. Persistent connectivity, real-time decision-making, and distributed sensing all depend on uninterrupted, scalable energy delivery, and Reach is eliminating that barrier.
By enabling wireless power-at-a-distance, Reach is transforming how high-performance sensors, drones, and edge devices operate by keeping them active, untethered, and mission-ready. Power becomes a true force multiplier, not a logistical challenge.
From forward-operating bases and border environments to industrial and smart city infrastructure, Reach is changing the way the world thinks about powering the future and moving beyond cords, batteries, and limitations.