Factorial Expands Solid-State Drone Battery Partnerships Across Three Continents New collaborations aim to improve drone endurance, power, and cold-weather performance for commercial and defense applications Battery technology company Factorial Energy announced a series of new partnerships focused on integrating next-generation batteries into drone systems across the United … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry’s Battery Problem Has a New Challenger
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Tulip Tech Expands European UAV Battery Production with New Investment
Dutch battery company aims to strengthen drone supply chains and extend mission endurance European drone battery company Tulip Tech announced a new strategic investment this week as demand grows for non-Chinese drone components and stronger regional supply chains. The company said the investment comes from Parcom and Keen Venture Partners. Tulip Tech plans to use the funding … [Read more...] about Tulip Tech Expands European UAV Battery Production with New Investment
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
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace Demonstrates Wireless Power Beaming to K1000ULE at Shaw AFB
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace and PowerLight Technologies sustain the K1000ULE in flight using laser-based wireless power beaming, maintaining continuous ISR operations without ground recovery. Kraus Hamdani Aerospace (KHA) and PowerLight Technologies demonstrated wireless power beaming to the K1000ULE at Shaw Air Force Base. The AFCENT Battle Lab hosted the event. CENTCOM and the … [Read more...] about Kraus Hamdani Aerospace Demonstrates Wireless Power Beaming to K1000ULE at Shaw AFB
Sion Power Launches Two High Energy Density Batteries for Military Drones
Sion Power's Licerion Strike and Echo cells exceed 500 Wh/kg, enabling combat drones to fly two to three times longer than systems powered by conventional lithium-ion batteries. Sion Power has announced two lithium-metal military drone battery cells purpose-built for unmanned defense systems. The Licerion Strike and Licerion Echo cells exceed 500 Wh/kg in energy density. … [Read more...] about Sion Power Launches Two High Energy Density Batteries for Military Drones
