The Tokyo-listed company will mass-produce cylindrical-cell battery packs in Japan to reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers and serve NDAA-compliant defense customers. Terra Drone Corporation will mass-produce drone battery packs in Japan, the company announced July 27, 2026. The Tokyo-listed company will use cylindrical cells for its own industrial and defense drones. It will … [Read more...] about Terra Drone to Launch Japan-Made Drone Battery Business
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New Factorial-Tulip Flight Test Shows 30% Gain for Solid-State Batteries
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
Buffalo’s Natrion Rolls Out NDAA-Compliant Drone Battery Cells
The Buffalo-based battery materials company debuts NDAA-compliant pouch cells with up to 80% more energy density than standard Li-ion. Natrion has launched defense-optimized battery cells for uncrewed systems including drones, surface and underwater vessels, ground vehicles, and humanoids. The Buffalo, New York-based company announced the new product lines on May 14, 2026. The … [Read more...] about Buffalo’s Natrion Rolls Out NDAA-Compliant Drone Battery Cells
Amprius Taps Intralink for South Korea Drone Battery Push
The Silicon Valley battery maker brings on a Seoul-based business development team to chase OEM and pack-maker deals across Korea's drone, robotics, and mobility sectors. Amprius Technologies has appointed international business development consultancy Intralink to deepen its presence in South Korea. The Silicon Valley battery maker announced the engagement on May 11, 2026. … [Read more...] about Amprius Taps Intralink for South Korea Drone Battery Push
Titan Batteries Opens European Drone Battery Plant in Tilburg
The Idaho-based UAV power supplier becomes the first major drone battery maker to operate full-scale production on two continents. Titan Batteries has opened its flagship European production facility in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The Pocatello, Idaho-based company announced the launch on May 2, 2026, International Drone Day. The new plant sits on the Energy Conversion Campus on … [Read more...] about Titan Batteries Opens European Drone Battery Plant in Tilburg
