DARPA SBIR Phase I

Under the DARPA SBIR Phase I contract, Redhelm Labs developed and experimentally validated an eyesafe laser power beaming system, transmitting low power levels across more than 500 meters in an outdoor environment and achieving high optical to electrical conversion efficiency. The team designed and integrated the transmitter, photovoltaic receiver, beam steering hardware, safety systems, and control software into a fully functional architecture. The effort concluded in December 2024 after meeting all contractual milestones and demonstrating repeatable long range power transfer in field conditions.