Quaze Technologies Acquired by Red Cat to Advance Wireless Power Capabilities

Quaze Technologies has been acquired by Red Cat Holdings, a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security.

The acquisition adds wireless power capability to Red Cat’s all-domain systems, removing a critical bottleneck to persistent autonomous operations across air, land, and maritime environments. Québec-based Quaze develops wireless power transfer technology for unmanned systems, drones, and autonomous machines. Under the new ownership, Quaze will operate as an independent Red Cat business unit. It will continue to develop and scale its wireless power architecture for integration across Red Cat’s Family of Systems while maintaining a platform-agnostic model that supports third-party Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across air, ground, and maritime domains.

The transaction directly addresses power, which remains one of the most significant barriers to true robotic autonomy. While unmanned systems have rapidly advanced in autonomy, navigation, and mission execution, many still depend on manual battery replacement or connector-based charging systems that require precise alignment, making them difficult to deploy reliably in contested and harsh environments. Quaze’s technology enables systems to recharge autonomously, extending mission duration while reducing operator burden and exposure.

At the core of the platform is Quaze’s QU6 electronic architecture, which enables large surfaces to function as wireless energy access points. This architecture can be embedded across a wide range of platforms and environments, and unlike traditional charging approaches, the system does not require precise alignment, physical connectors, or direct contact between the transmitter and receiver. This allows systems to access power even in the presence of debris, sand, ice, or snow. By eliminating moving mechanical parts, the architecture reduces failure points and enables reliable operation in real-world field conditions where conventional solutions often break down.

Jeff Thompson, CEO of Red Cat, commented, “Autonomous systems are only as effective as their ability to stay in the fight. Quaze gives us a critical advantage by removing one of the biggest operational constraints, which is how systems recharge in the field. This enables longer-duration missions, supports distributed operations across air, land and sea, and strengthens our ability to deliver fully integrated, all-domain solutions for the warfighter.”

Xavier Bidaut, Co-founder of Quaze Technologies, added, “Robotics has made major advances in autonomy and intelligence, but energy has remained a limiting factor. Our goal is to make power as accessible and reliable as fuel is for traditional vehicles and something every drone or robot can tap into, anywhere, without friction. By joining Red Cat, we can accelerate that vision and help establish a common power infrastructure for autonomous systems across industries.”

Quaze’s technology can be deployed across a wide range of environments and platforms, including vehicle-mounted systems, drone-in-a-box solutions, Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs), fixed infrastructure, and underwater charging stations. This enables new operational concepts such as vehicle-based “mothership” deployments, distributed charging networks, and persistent operations across complex terrain, borders, infrastructure corridors, and maritime environments.

Red Cat expects Quaze to play an important role in expanding its all-domain capabilities, particularly as the company advances further into maritime systems and multi-platform autonomy. The ability to integrate wireless charging into USVs and other mobile platforms creates new opportunities for persistent drone operations, including swarming, extended Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, and autonomous deployment cycles.

The acquisition also expands Red Cat’s addressable market, introducing a new revenue channel beyond its own platforms. Because the technology is designed for seamless integration into third-party systems as an embedded power capability, it enables adoption across a broad range of robotics platforms. This platform-agnostic approach positions Quaze as a potential standard for wireless power across the unmanned systems ecosystem, allowing Red Cat to generate revenue from systems it does not manufacture while accelerating the adoption of autonomous technologies.

Quaze’s technology has already been demonstrated across multiple robotic platforms, such as aerial drones, ground systems, and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). It is currently being evaluated for a wide range of dual-use applications. The company’s focus on simplicity, ease of integration, and operational resilience has enabled rapid adoption across early partners and positions it to scale alongside the newest innovations in autonomous systems.