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Current quantum cryptography implementations focus on fiber-based or fixed free-space point-to-point channels. We seek to expand this to quantum communication from mobile platforms. Here, we report progress towards tracking system stabilization and air-to-air signal coupling.

Current QKD protocols are limited to wired point to point key exchange. Utilizing drones, we work to establish free space quantum channels. Here, we report the progress of the tracking system used on the drones.

Quantum networks between mobile platforms enable secure communication, distributed quantum sensors, and quantum computing networks. Here we present data from a quantum key distribution system between two aerial drones separated by 10 m.

Current quantum cryptography implementations primarily use fixed free-space or fiber-based communication channels. We seek to broaden this to include mobile platforms. Here we report progress towards optical tracking system stabilization leading to efficient quantum state transmission.