Battery Solutions for UAVs
UAVs are being designed for an increasingly broad range of applications, from military surveillance to deliveries into hard-to-reach communities. Drones are bringing new possibilities to agriculture, industrial inspection, remote monitoring, logistics, defense operations and more.
However, each of these uses place very specific demands on a UAV and its power supply. For example, an agricultural drone will need to be airborne for long periods and cover great distances, while a delivery drone will have to manage a heavier payload and navigate built-up areas. A drone for the defense industry may have to contend with all of these factors. The onboard technology and therefore the power demands of the UAV will vary considerably, and batteries for UAVs must meet these numerous demands.
Custom Battery Packs for Drones
Battery design for drones must take into consideration not just size and weight requirements but also capacity, voltage, rate of discharge, and service life. Tolerance to vibration and extremes of temperature, resistance to water and dust ingress, and high reliability are critical.
The ease and speed of recharging batteries is also a major factor in selecting a power solution for drones. Depending on the environment and functionality of the UAV, an additional primary battery source may be required for backup in critical situations. Furthermore, batteries may be subject to aviation or aerospace regulations.
Designing batteries for UAVs is a complex task and we have experienced specialist engineers in the USA and UK ready to support your project.
We’ll help you select the most suitable cells, design a custom battery pack to fit any size and weight requirements and even assist in designing the final enclosure. Full testing and quality checks ensure optimum compliance, performance, and ruggedness.
Our Expertise:
Dedicated fuel gauge engineering
Firmware development (STMicro STM32 based)
Hardware design expertise in power circuit design
Cold temperature operation management (lightweight heater and insulation)
Small footprint (memory) CAN bus implementation with PC GUI
PC-based CAN GUI for debugging and firmware updates
High current PCB design 8-10 layers of 2-oz copper
High-power interconnect system design using copper-clad weld tabs
Vast experience in ruggedized composite material enclosure design
Custom drone batteries capability
Thermal management for drone batteries
UAVs operating at altitudes or in harsh environments must be protected against low temperatures which can cause batteries to fail or reduce run time. Our engineers are experienced in overcoming this and can custom design heating systems that will raise battery temperature from -20°C to 5°C (-4°F to 41°F) in just over 15 minutes.
This is achieved using custom-designed Mylar-based thermo foil heaters and features such as embedded temperature sensors (thermistors). The even heat output from these elements and excellent heat transfer properties enable superior thermal management for drone batteries.
Custom design and project management
Our expert battery engineers provide the full spectrum of skills and capabilities required to custom design power solutions for UAVs of any size and shape. Our best-in-class facilities in the US and UK offer a complete solution for drone batteries and UAV power packs.
Contact us with your UAV battery challenge for support from concept to completion and all the testing, prototyping, and regulatory in between.
Learn More About Our UAV/Drone Battery Solutions
Custom Power manufactures high-quality, custom energy solutions designed to meet the requirements of UAV/Drone applications.
For more information on our battery pack design, contact us today!
UAV and Drone Camera Solutions
To compare the features of our Harrier AF-Zoom cameras and Oriole board cameras and see which one will best suit you, download our “Cameras for UAVs and Gimbals” brochure.
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Customized battery pack solutions and more
For custom battery pack design, custom battery packs, lithium batteries, rechargeable battery assemblies, and more, look no further than Custom Power.
Frequent applications
Combat Communications Radio
Military Armored Vehicle
Tactical Drone Surveillance
