Tethered VTOL Comms Relay Powered by Laser over Fiber Navy SBIR FY2013.1 Sol No.: Navy SBIR FY2013.1 Topic No.: N131-039 Topic Title: Tethered VTOL Comms Relay Powered by Laser over Fiber Proposal No.: N131-039-0891 Firm: LaserMotive, Inc. 19645 70th Ave. S. Kent, Washington 98032 Contact: Tom Nugent Phone: (253) 872-3300 Web Site: http://lasermotive.com Abstract: Analyze a tethered VTOL system capable of carrying and maintaining the required communications relay components to at least 500 feet AGL for up to four days continuously. The VTOL and comms relay package receive power delivered using laser power from the surface vehicle over fiber optic cable and converted into electricity on-board the VTOL craft via photovoltaics. Such a system is smaller, lighter weight, and much easier to deploy and recover than any lighter than air solution (aerostat). Benefits: The major anticipated commercial application from the development of lightweight tethered VTOL capability will be its use across all military branches as well as in civilian world for police, fire, news broadcasters, and more. Return