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An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft casts a unique shadow as it flies inside a Dryden hangar using only a spotlight as an energy source.

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.

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August 1, 2002

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NASA/Tom Tschida

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An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.

Aug 1, 2002

An experimental radio-controlled model aircraft is seen here in flight, powered only by light energy beamed to it by a spotlight.

Oct 1, 2002

Dryden Model Shop's Tony Frakowiak remotely flies an experimental model aircraft being powered by a spotlight operated by Dryden aerospace engineer (Code RA) Ryan Warner.