High-Performance SiCore Batteries from Amprius Delivered to Multiple Drone Clients via US Production Line
**Amprius' SiCore® Cells Revolutionize Drone and UAV Batteries**
Amprius Technologies, Inc., a leading developer of high-performance silicon anode batteries, has made significant strides in the drone and UAV industry. The company's SiCore cells, featuring state-of-the-art silicon anode technology, have been shipped to multiple clients, including Airbus subsidiary AALTO, drone manufacturers supporting tactical and commercial missions, and other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for various advanced mission needs.
The SiCore cells, which deliver an exceptionally high energy density of approximately 450 Wh/kg, mark a significant leap forward, offering up to 80% more energy than conventional lithium-ion cells [1][2][3]. This breakthrough translates directly into key benefits for drones and UAVs:
1. **Longer Endurance Flights:** The higher energy density supports ultra-lightweight batteries that enable drones like AALTO’s high-altitude pseudo satellites (HAPS) to conduct stratospheric missions lasting for months overnight, a milestone in persistent flight [1]. 2. **Increased Range and Payload:** The enhanced energy capacity allows drones to carry heavier payloads and fly farther without increasing battery weight, critical for tactical, commercial, and surveillance missions [2]. 3. **Lightweight Design:** The silicon anode technology reduces battery weight significantly, improving overall drone efficiency and enabling new flight profiles and applications requiring long duration and high altitude [1][2]. 4. **Scalability for Advanced Aerospace Needs:** Amprius’ pilot production line in Fremont, California, is successfully transitioning these prototype SiCore cells to commercial deployment, supporting multiple drone manufacturers and advanced applications such as AALTO's fixed-wing UAV platforms [1][2]. 5. **Reliable Performance at High Altitudes:** The SiCore cells are being used by AALTO for ultra-lightweight, long-endurance requirements in high-altitude operations [1].
AALTO's Chief Technology Officer, Pierre-Antoine Aubourg, stated that Amprius' SiCore cells represent a "major advancement in energy performance" [1]. This validation by a major aerospace player underscores the technology's role in powering the future of stratospheric innovation alongside Airbus’ aerospace capabilities.
In response to the strong demand from leading drone manufacturers, Amprius Technologies is expanding its pilot production in Fremont to meet this increased need. The company has also developed the SiCore 370 Wh/kg High Power cell at its Fremont facility, designed to deliver exceptional energy and power performance [1].
The newly shipped 450 Wh/kg SiCore cells are engineered to support even longer-duration flights, where energy density and weight are mission-critical. As Amprius continues to innovate and deliver on its promise of high-performance silicon anode batteries, the future of drone and UAV technology looks increasingly promising.
[1] Amprius Technologies Press Release, Date: [Not Provided] [2] Airbus Press Release, Date: [Not Provided] [3] AALTO Press Release, Date: [Not Provided]
The partnership between Amprius Technologies and Airbus subsidiary AALTO, along with several drone manufacturers, signals a new era in the aerospace industry, as they leverage advanced technology to improve (data-and-cloud-computing) infrastructure for drone operations. With AALTO's endorsement of Amprius' SiCore cells, the financing sector is increasingly recognizing the potential return on investment in this burgeoning field. As the demand for reliable energy solutions in the finance, drone, and aerospace industry continues to grow, Amprius' industry-leading technology, being lighter and offering higher energy density, is poised to revolutionize future UAV missions.
