Amprius’ High-Power Silicon Batteries Selected by ESAero to Power Next-Generation UAVs - CleanTechnica

Amprius Technologies, a leader in advanced lithium-ion batteries featuring silicon anode technology, announced that ESAero, a prominent producer of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Advanced Air Mobility platforms, has selected Amprius’ SiCore® SA08 battery cells for use in next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The SiCore® SA08 cells offer significant improvements in flight duration and payload capacity, critical for UAVs operating in demanding defense, security, logistics, and public safety environments. These cells are currently available at scale, enabling ESAero to accelerate the integration and production of enhanced battery packs for their UAV platforms. ESAero’s CEO highlighted that Amprius’ technology provides the optimal balance of advanced performance, production readiness, and cost-effectiveness, helping ESAero achieve industry-leading endurance for Group I and Group II UAVs. Amprius’ CEO emphasized the growing momentum in the UAV sector driven by their scalable, high-performance silicon anode cells, which