Power Distribution Systems

Find Power Distribution manufacturers and suppliers of power distribution boards and rugged power distribution units for Drones, UAVs, Unmanned Systems and Robotics
Overview Power Distribution Systems
By Staff Writer Last updated: March 25th, 2025

Rugged Power Distribution Units

Power distribution systems take the output from the drone’s power source, such as a high-performance battery or engine-driven generator, and convert it into the voltages required by the various subsystems such as the electronic speed controller, flight controller, cameras and sensor payloads. They will also filter out the electrical noise and voltage spikes caused by the high current draws from these subsystems.

Rugged Power Distribution Unit

Single Phase AC-DC Rugged Power Supply by Aegis Power Systems

Drone Power Distribution

Smaller drones such as quadcopters may have power distribution boards designed as a single PCB that has been engineered with features such as large tracks and extra copper content in order to handle high current and heat. Power distribution for these smaller drones may also be handled by the flight controller itself, which may have built-in voltage regulators and current sensors.

Drone Power Distribution

Single Phase AC-DC Rugged Power Supply by Aegis Power Systems

Larger UAVs will have a rugged power distribution unit that downconverts the output from the generator to a variety of voltage levels, including 5V or less for CPUs and image processing systems, 24V for actuators for landing gear and other mechanical systems, and higher voltages for large rotors.

These specialized units may also have advanced features such as battery voltage and load monitoring, engine RPM monitoring, and circuit breakers. Key parameters may be sent to the drone communications system via methods such as serial TTL so that they can be transmitted to a ground control station and monitored during flight.

Products (8)

60W Power Supply

Redundant power for mission-critical UAV subsystems

Redundant power for mission-critical UAV subsystems
...r Redundant DC Power Supply is a lightweight and small form factor unit that has been designed as an...
5000W Power Combiner

Critical power redundancy with 5000W max output

Critical power redundancy with 5000W max output
...0W Ideal Diode Power Combiner allows you to couple two separate power sources to create a redundant...
1500W Power Combiner

Critical power redundancy with 1500W max outputvision

Critical power redundancy with 1500W max outputvision
...0W Ideal Diode Power Combiner allows you to couple two separate power sources to create a redundant...
Clio Series B – Flight Computer, Power and Data Hub

Distributed command, communications & power unit for UAVs and robotics

Distributed command, communications & power unit for UAVs and robotics
...nications, and power distribution hub that is ideal for saving space and weight in SWaP-constrained...
900W Power Distribution Unit

Regulated power distribution for small and medium-sized UAVs

Regulated power distribution for small and medium-sized UAVs
The 900W Power Distribution Unit (PDU) takes in unregulated battery voltage from 24 to 60 VDC and...
1800W Onboard Dual-Power Distribution Unit

Redundant power distribution for medium to large-sized UAVs

Redundant power distribution for medium to large-sized UAVs
...r-configurable power outputs are provided for 2x avionics, 2x servos and 2x payloads, with avionics...
ARK PAB Power Modules

5V/6A power supply module for PAB carrier boards

5V/6A power supply module for PAB carrier boards
...K Electronics' power supply and digital power monitor modules are designed for the Pixhawk Autopilot...
MoTeC In-Vehicle Electronics

ECUs, VCUs, power distribution systems and CAN adapters

ECUs, VCUs, power distribution systems and CAN adapters
...e and unmanned systems powertrains, as well as dataloggers, CAN adapters, and power distribution...

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