Wrong part of the spectrum and wrong part of the sky, but yes. Space-to-space relays are the main focus of this tech.

DARPA trying to power drones like you imagine
https://desuarchive.org/k/thread/62469791

SDA communicating with a drone like you imagine:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laser_communication_in_space#2021–present
>In June 2021, the US Space Development Agency launched two 12U CubeSats to Sun-synchronous orbit to demonstrate laser communication links between the satellites and a remotely controlled MQ-9 Reaper.[37]

Some fun snakeoil
https://mashable.com/article/satellite-sunlight-at-night