Boston-based Factorial Energy and Netherlands-based Tulip Tech move from flight testing into commercialization of lithium-metal UAV battery packs. Factorial Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: FAC) announced July 13, 2026, a strategic partnership with Tulip Tech Group B.V. to accelerate commercial deployment of solid-state and lithium-metal batteries for next-generation drones. Initial … [Read more...] about New Factorial-Tulip Flight Test Shows 30% Gain for Solid-State Batteries
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Amprius and Matternet Expand Drone Delivery Battery Partnership
Silicon anode battery technology aims to improve range, charging time, and delivery economics for commercial drone operations Battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies and drone delivery company Matternet have announced a strategic partnership focused on improving the performance of commercial drone delivery systems through advanced battery technology. The companies said that … [Read more...] about Amprius and Matternet Expand Drone Delivery Battery Partnership
Amprius Secures $35 Million Repeat Order for SiCore® Batteries
UAS manufacturer invests in advanced power technology as industry demand surges Amprius Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: AMPX) has announced a new purchase order exceeding $35 million for its SiCore® cells from a leading unmanned aerial systems (UAS) manufacturer. The order follows a $15 million commitment earlier this year, underscoring growing demand for high-performance batteries … [Read more...] about Amprius Secures $35 Million Repeat Order for SiCore® Batteries
Solid State Batteries: A Disruptive Force in the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Market
Battery Endurance: The Persistent Drone Challenge Battery life has long stood as a defining constraint in commercial and dual-use drone operations. For missions ranging from infrastructure inspection and agricultural mapping to search and rescue and military reconnaissance, flight endurance limits both operational range and payload capabilities. Conventional lithium-ion … [Read more...] about Solid State Batteries: A Disruptive Force in the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Market
Factorial Energy Ships Solid-State Batteries to Avidrone: A New Chapter in Drone Power
First drone deployment of FEST® battery tech could double flight range and support growing U.S. demand for secure supply chain Factorial Enters Drone Sector with First Solid-State Battery Shipment Factorial Energy, a U.S.-based leader in solid-state battery technology, has announced its first shipment of FEST® lithium-metal battery cells for drone use. The recipient is … [Read more...] about Factorial Energy Ships Solid-State Batteries to Avidrone: A New Chapter in Drone Power
