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Upgrade Energy is a developer of innovative battery technologies that enable drones and unmanned systems to unlock maximum performance, range and endurance. Utilizing advanced manufacturing and welding processes and incorporating cells from industry-leading suppliers, the company’s proven products have been selected by a wide range of military, commercial and professional clients.

Designed, assembled and tested in the USA, Upgrade Energy’s battery packs are fully NDAA-compliant. The company currently ships more than 3000 units per month from its Los Angeles-based manufacturing facility.

Enhanced range and efficiency for long-endurance drone platforms

Upgrade Energy battery packs offer a range of advantages to set them apart from standard commercial Li-Po drone battery solutions.

Engineered for Mission-Specific Performance: Each of Upgrade Energy’s product lines has been designed from the ground up to suit a specific mission requirement – power, balanced efficiency, or endurance. By matching the pack design to the actual duty cycle, this approach delivers superior real-world results for customers.

Premium Cell Selection: Upgrade Energy packs are built on premium cells from leading suppliers such as Amprius and Molicel, selected for their suitability for specific applications.

Engineering-Driven Pack Design: Upgrade Energy’s battery solutions are engineered as complete electrical and mechanical systems, taking into account crucial factors such as resistance, voltage drop, thermal rise, layout and wiring design.

Predictable Integration for OEMs: Designed for use in real-world UAVs and unmanned systems, Upgrade Energy packs provide OEMs and system integrators with consistent electrical and thermal behavior as well as repeatable high performance in specific mission profiles.

Dark Lithium GREEN

The GREEN Series is designed for general-purpose multirotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms that require excellent endurance and space optimization without the need for high-discharge power performance.

Offering high energy storage and moderate discharge capabilities in a compact footprint, GREEN Series battery packs ensure stable and repeatable performance across high numbers of charge/discharge cycles. They are highly suited to drone fleet operations with long service life requirements, and are ideal for mapping, surveying, and utilities and infrastructure inspection.

Product Highlights:

GREEN V2 6S4P 16Ah

Commonly used for 10” UAS requiring 45+ min flight time

Energy Density: 288Wh/kg
Watt Hours: 346Wh
292W sustained discharge & 64A burst

GREEN V2 6S6P 24Ah

Commonly used for 13” UAS requiring 45+ min flight time

Energy Density: 288Wh/kg
Watt Hours: 518Wh
381W sustained discharge & 96A burst

Dark Lithium RED

The RED Series is designed for high-load UAS platforms that require sustained discharge capabilities and stable voltage output even at peak demand. Optimized for high-rate cycling in demanding charge/discharge conditions, it is ideal for thrust-intensive multirotor and VTOL aircraft as well as heavy-lift drones.

RED Series battery packs deliver consistent performance over a wide operating temperature range, and are highly suited for both cold-weather and high-heat environments.

Product Highlights:

RED V4 6S3P 15Ah

Utilized widely in the U.S. DoW Drone Dominance program

Energy Density: 231Wh/kg
Watt Hours: 324Wh
1037W sustained discharge & 150A burst

RED V4 6S1P 5Ah

Commonly used for military training drones

Energy Density: 250Wh/kg
Watt Hours: 108Wh
540W sustained discharge & 50A burst

Dark Lithium GOLD

The GOLD Series enables space- and weight-constrained UAS platforms to maximize their available flight time without increasing MTOW or battery footprint, unlocking enhanced range and duration for mission-critical applications such as ISR and payload delivery.

Optimized for persistence-focused duty profiles that prioritize total stored energy over high thrust performance, GOLD Series battery packs can also be used to improve payload/endurance tradeoffs by reducing the battery mass needed to achieve a particular flight time.

Product Highlights:

GOLD V1 6S1P 11.1Ah

Commonly used for 7 – 10″ efficiency-optimized UAS

Energy Density: 335Wh/kg
Watt Hours: 226Wh
545W sustained discharge & 56A burst

GOLD V1 6S2P 22.2Ah

Commonly used for 8 – 15″ efficiency-optimized UAS

Energy Density: 378Wh/kg
Watt Hours: 483Wh
757W sustained discharge & 112A burst

Custom Battery Design & Engineering

In addition to their COTS Dark Lithium packs, Upgrade Energy also designs and delivers custom battery solutions that meet mission-specific customer requirements. With in-house expertise across software, electronics, enclosure design, and testing, the company can tailor battery packs to virtually any UAS and unmanned systems application.

To find out more, contact Upgrade Energy today.

Products

GOLD V1 6S1P 11.1Ah AMPRIUS SA08

6S 1P battery pack with 11.1 Ah capacity for space- and weight-constrained UAVs

GOLD V1 6S2P 22.2Ah AMPRIUS SA08

6S 2P battery pack with 22.2 Ah capacity for space- and weight-constrained UAVs

GREEN V2 6S4P 16Ah AMPRIUS SA10

6S 4P battery pack with 16 Ah capacity for general-purpose multirotor & fixed-wing UAS platforms

GREEN V2 6S6P 24Ah AMPRIUS SA10

6S 6P battery pack with 24 Ah capacity for general-purpose multirotor & fixed-wing UAS platforms

RED V3 6S2P 6Ah Molicel P30B

6S 2P battery pack with 6 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V4 6S1P 5Ah Amprius SA124

6S 1P battery pack with 5 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V4 6S2P 10Ah Amprius SA124

6S 2P battery pack with 10 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V4 6S3P 15Ah Amprius SA124

6S 3P battery pack with 15 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

GOLD V1 12S1P 11.1Ah AMPRIUS SA08

12S 1P battery pack with 11.1 Ah capacity for space- and weight-constrained UAVs

GOLD V1 12S3P 33.3Ah AMPRIUS SA08 Long

12S 3P battery pack with 33.3 Ah capacity for space- and weight-constrained UAVs

GOLD V1 4S1P 11.1Ah AMPRIUS SA08

4S 1P battery pack with 11.1 Ah capacity for space- and weight-constrained UAVs

GOLD V1 6S2P 23.68Ah AMPRIUS SA03

6S 2P battery pack with 23.68 Ah capacity for space- and weight-constrained UAVs

GOLD V1 6S3P 33.3Ah AMPRIUS SA08

6S 3P battery pack with 33.3 Ah capacity for space- and weight-constrained UAVs

GOLD V1 6S4P 44.4Ah AMPRIUS SA08

6S 4P battery pack with 44.4 Ah capacity for space- and weight-constrained UAVs

GOLD V1 8S2P 22.2Ah AMPRIUS SA08

8S 2P battery pack with 22.2 Ah capacity for space- and weight-constrained UAVs

GREEN V2 4S1P 4Ah AMPRIUS SA10

4S 1P battery pack with 4 Ah capacity for general-purpose multirotor & fixed-wing UAS platforms

GREEN V2 4S2P 8Ah AMPRIUS SA10

4S 2P battery pack with 8 Ah capacity for general-purpose multirotor & fixed-wing UAS platforms

GREEN V2 6S1P 4Ah AMPRIUS SA10

6S 1P battery pack with 4 Ah capacity for general-purpose multirotor & fixed-wing UAS platforms

GREEN V2 6S2P 8Ah AMPRIUS SA10

6S 2P battery pack with 8 Ah capacity for general-purpose multirotor & fixed-wing UAS platforms

GREEN V2 6S3P 12Ah AMPRIUS SA10

6S 3P battery pack with 12 Ah capacity for general-purpose multirotor & fixed-wing UAS platforms

GREEN V2 6S4P 16Ah AMPRIUS SA10 Long

GREEN V2 6S5P 20Ah AMPRIUS SA10

6S 5P battery pack with 20 Ah capacity for general-purpose multirotor & fixed-wing UAS platforms

RED V3 3S1P 3Ah Molicel P30B

3S 1P battery pack with 3 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V3 4S1P 3Ah Molicel P30B

4S 1P battery pack with 3 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V3 4S2P 6Ah Molicel P30B

4S 2P battery pack with 6 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V3 6S1P 3Ah Molicel P30B

6S 1P battery pack with 3 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V3 6S1P 3Ah Molicel P30B Long

6S 1P battery pack with 3 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V4 12S2P 10Ah Amprius SA124

12S 2P battery pack with 10 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V4 4S1P 5Ah Amprius SA124

4S 1P battery pack with 5 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V4 4S2P 10Ah Amprius SA124

4S 2P battery pack with 10 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V4 6S1P 5Ah Amprius SA124 Long

6S 1P battery pack with 5 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V4 6S4P 20Ah Amprius SA124

6S 4P battery pack with 20 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

RED V4 6S6P 30Ah Amprius SA124

6S 6P battery pack with 30 Ah capacity for thrust-intensive & heavy-lift drone platforms

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Upgrade Energy is a developer of innovative battery technologies that enable drones and unmanned systems to unlock maximum performance, range and endurance. Utilizing advanced manufacturing and welding processes and incorporating cells from industry-leading suppliers, the company's proven products have been selected by a wide range of military, commercial and professional clients. Designed, assembled and tested in the USA, Upgrade Energy's battery packs are fully NDAA-compliant. The company currently ships more

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