Current Status and Key Technologies of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Laser Communication Payloads

Yan Lusheng; Wang Feng; Wu Wei; Liu Xiangnan; Chen Ming; Huai Qiwu

doi:10.3788/lop53.080005

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