GuRu Wireless, Uniquest Corporation, and Arion have partnered to develop a drone system designed for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions for defense and national security users in South Korea.
The effort focuses on addressing endurance limits for small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), which rely on battery power and require frequent recovery and battery replacement.
As part of the effort, the partners aim to develop an untethered sUAS capable of sustained flight by integrating Arion’s sUAS autonomy software with GuRu Wireless’ 24 GHz wireless power system, which uses a ground-based phased-array transmitter and an onboard receiver.
“From an acquisition and operational perspective, endurance directly impacts mission effectiveness and force utilization. GuRu’s wireless power capability removes a fundamental constraint on sUAS operations,” stated Shin Hee-joo, Director of Defense Business at Uniquest.
Advancing Drone Technologies
The collaboration brings together three companies with complementary roles.
GuRu Wireless is a US-based firm working on wireless power transfer technologies for defense and national security applications.
South Korean company Uniquest Corporation operates as an electronics distributor and manufacturer’s representative, supporting local integration and defense-sector engagement.
Arion, a UK-based company, develops AI-enabled unmanned aerial systems for military and public sector use.
The work will proceed in stages, beginning with live demonstrations, followed by technical validation and pilot activities with military units in South Korea.
A live display is planned for Drone Show Korea 2026, where the partners are expected to demonstrate wireless in-flight power delivery to two sUAS from a single ground-based power unit.
The scenario is intended to show how multiple aircraft can remain airborne continuously without landings or battery replacement.
“Through close cooperation with GuRu and Arion, we aim to validate this capability in Korea, establish operational references, and engage both domestic and international defense stakeholders on follow-on programs,” Shin added.
