Sion Power™ delivers high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries for drones and autonomous systems, enabling greater range, endurance, and payload capacity for demanding defense missions.
Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) is pleased to announce the addition of Sion Power to our global supplier ecosystem. The company’s new Platinum profile showcases its proprietary Licerion® lithium-metal battery technology, engineered to deliver exceptional energy density and performance for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), autonomous platforms, and mission-critical defense applications.
Developed and manufactured in the United States, Licerion technology utilizes a graphite-free lithium-metal anode to store more energy at lower weight than conventional lithium-ion batteries. Delivering energy densities exceeding 500 Wh/kg, the technology enables unmanned platforms to extend operational range, increase time on station, and accommodate greater payloads. Backed by decades of research, 430 patents, and extensive cell validation, Sion Power combines advanced battery innovation with NDAA 842 compliance and domestic manufacturing capabilities.
Key products and capabilities from Sion Power include:
Licerion Strike™ High-Power Cells: Lightweight, single-discharge lithium-metal cells designed for expendable UAS, tactical strike, and high-speed reconnaissance missions, offering continuous discharge rates up to 6C and significant improvements in range, endurance, and payload capacity.
Licerion Echo Rechargeable Cells: High-energy-density rechargeable batteries optimized for reusable UAS, long-endurance ISR, maritime surveillance, and logistics operations, providing stable performance and low capacity fade across repeated charge cycles.
Advanced Lithium-Metal Technology: Proprietary graphite-free anodes and precision vapor-deposition manufacturing enable energy densities exceeding 500 Wh/kg while reducing material requirements and supporting enhanced mission performance.
U.S.-Based Manufacturing: A 115,000-square-foot facility in Tucson, Arizona, provides domestic battery development, manufacturing, and testing capabilities, with plans to scale production capacity to meet growing defense and autonomous systems demand.
Flexible Battery Integration: Direct cell supply, configurable modules and packs, and third-party battery pack partnerships support integration into both new and existing unmanned platforms.
Sion Power’s Licerion battery solutions address a broad range of defense and autonomous applications, from persistent ISR and tactical reconnaissance to battlefield logistics and advanced drone swarm operations. By increasing available energy without adding unnecessary weight, the technology enables UAS operators to achieve longer missions, reduce battery replacement frequency, and improve operational flexibility in demanding environments.
To learn more about how Sion Power is advancing battery technology for drones and autonomous systems, visit their full profile on Unmanned Systems Technology.
