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There’s not much question that drones have become a go-to tool for our times, a technology whose uses will only keep expanding. Yet, for all their potential, UAVs still face a big challenge—limited battery power. Most models can stay airborne for no more than 20 minutes before they run out of juice. Some flights can last 30 minutes, but that’s generally the limit.
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