Amprius Secures $15M UAV Battery Order: Scaling High-Performance Power for UAS

Silicon Anode Battery Pioneer Expands Production Capacity to Meet Growing Demand in Defense and Commercial Aviation

by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb

California-based battery technology developer Amprius Technologies, Inc., whose Silicon Anode Platform underlies a range of high-tech power solutions, today announced it has secured a $15M purchase order from a leading UAV manufacturer to produce its SiCoreTM cells for UAS applications. Following a series of successful field trials and other testing, Amprius’ battery was designed into the manufacturer’s fixed-wing UAS platform. 

This volume order secures critical supply for the customer’s production ramp, reinforcing Amprius’ ability to provide industry-leading cutting-edge battery technology at mass production scale. Amprius expects to ship the cells in the second half of 2025.

“This $15 million purchase order underscores the growing demand for Amprius’ next-generation battery technology and endorses the superiority of our battery performance in the UAS sector,” said Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius Technologies. “As more defense and commercial aviation customers complete their battery qualification process, we are seeing a strong pipeline of follow-on commitments. Our SiCore cells set a new standard for energy density and reliability in demanding environments, positioning Amprius to lead the rapidly expanding electric aviation sector. We anticipate continued momentum with additional high-value orders in the future.”

Ampirus innovative cells can power a wide variety of technologies- earlier this year, they announced a $20M deal to use their cells in light electric vehicles. According to their press release, with industry-leading energy density, Amprius’ SiCore cells significantly reduce UAS weight while extending flight range and endurance. These high-performance cells deliver the power required for critical UAS operations, from take-off to extended flight endurance.

In June, Amprius announced partnerships with several contract manufacturers across a network of established Asia-based manufacturers, enabling immediate availability of GWh scale production capacity without waiting for their own factories to come online. According to their press release, expansion in manufacturing capacity positions Amprius to meet the growing demand for high-performance batteries as the UAS market continues to expand. 

Projected to reach $82.65 billion by 2030 with a 15.1% CAGR, the UAS market is driven by AI, automation, surveillance technology, and increased defense investments. As demand rises across military, commercial, and industrial applications, the need for advanced battery solutions will continue to grow, further strengthening Amprius’ role as a leader in the electric aviation sector.

For more information, please visit the Amprius website here.

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