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Latest Packet Digital Secures Navy Contract to Scale U.S. Battery Production & Manufacturing Packet Digital and its subsidiary Badland Batteries transition to Phase 3 of Navy contract to scale domestic lithium-ion production 12 May 2026
May 12, 2026
Packet Digital Completes 10,000 PCBA Production Run for Agricultural Applications Packet Digital has delivered a 10,000-unit PCBA production run for agricultural technology applications, supported by SMT line expansion and enhanced AOI inspection before and after reflow 09 Apr 2026
Apr 9, 2026
Packet Digital Awarded APFIT Funding for U.S.-Made UAS Battery Cells Packet Digital’s APFIT award supports scaling domestic production of high-performance lithium-ion batteries, strengthening reliable energy supply for U.S. defense aviation, space, and underwater systems 04 Dec 2025
Dec 4, 2025
Badland Batteries Introduces New US-Made Lithium-Ion UAS Batteries Badland Batteries, a subsidiary of Packet Digital, has launched US-made 12S and 6S lithium-ion UAS batteries with 17,000mAh capacity, pouch cell technology, and an operating range of -20°C to 60°C providing reliable performance in diverse conditions 21 Oct 2025
Oct 21, 2025
Funding Increased for UAS Smart Batteries & Chargers U.S. Navy has awarded Packet Digital an additional contract for its all-in-one efficient power solutions and fleet management software for ship-based autonomous systems 27 Jan 2025
Jan 27, 2025
Smart Battery & Cellular Communication Solutions for UAVs Packet Digital's products enable drones to extend flight times, increase payload capacities, and unlock a variety of commercial and BVLOS applications 13 Dec 2024
Dec 13, 2024
Advanced Drone Battery Facility Set for Construction Packet Digital has secured a site in Fargo, ND, for its new battery cell plant, set to enhance U.S. manufacturing of high-performance drone batteries 05 Aug 2024
Aug 5, 2024
Exploring Advanced Battery Solutions for Unmanned Aerial Systems Packet Digital, a key player in the unmanned aerial systems field, sits down with UST to discuss smart batteries, the COTS Badland Batteries 12S, and plans to open North Dakota’s first battery cell plant 12 Jun 2024
Jun 12, 2024
New Battery Plant Planned for Drone Power Solutions Packet Digital has announced a roadmap to build North Dakota’s first battery cell plant to increase domestic drone battery production 23 Apr 2024
Apr 23, 2024
Monarch Conservation Software Platform Launched POLLi supports data collection and analysis by utilizing automated drone operations for image collection, and utilizing machine-learning cloud computing for object detection 17 Nov 2023
Nov 17, 2023
Botlink Partners with Teal The collaboration will combine Teal's eSIM technology with Botlink’s mission critical drone command and control technology by improving connectivity for drone operators 11 Sep 2023
Sep 11, 2023
Botlink’s XRD2 Selected for BVLOS Drone Ops The Choctaw Nation has utilized the XRD2 by Botlink as the cellular component for FAA sanctioned BVLOS operations 10 Aug 2023
Aug 10, 2023
New High-Performance UAS Battery Systems for US Naval Drone Fleet Packet Digital is developing smart batteries, chargers and power systems for the next generation of US Navy Maritime Logistics Unmanned Aerial Systems 31 Jan 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Packet Digital Purchases New Battery Manufacturing Facility in North Dakota The new 25,000-square-foot plant will enable Packet Digital to manufacture batteries and power electronics, supporting the company’s increased demand for manufacturing capacity 24 Jan 2023
Jan 24, 2023
New Botlink XRD2 Enables BVLOS Over a Cellular Network Designed, tested, and assembled in the US, Botlink’s XRD2 features a more powerful processor than its predecessor, allowing for onboard video encoding during operations 08 Jun 2022
Jun 8, 2022
Botlink Develops Cellular Communications & Power Management Solutions for UAVs The company's solutions enable a variety of long-range and BVLOS applications for commercial UAVs 10 Mar 2022
Mar 10, 2022
Custom Batteries and Chargers for Indago 4 Drone Packet Digital has announced a supplier agreement with Lockheed Martin to supply high energy density, lithium batteries for Lockheed Martin’s... 17 Aug 2021
Aug 17, 2021
Successful Long Endurance Flight of Solar-Hybrid UAS Packet Digital and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have performed a successful first test flight of their jointly developed... 08 Feb 2021
Feb 8, 2021
Botlink Capture Now Supports LAANC for Controlled Airspace Access Botlink has launched Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) within its automated drone flight app. The Botlink Capture app... 22 Oct 2020
Oct 22, 2020
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