In Pictures: Amprius Unveils 500 Wh/kg SiCore 500 Battery Cell for Long-Endurance Drones and HAPS

Amprius's SiCore cells target long-endurance unmanned aircraft like the drones increasingly common in urban operations.

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The SiCore 500 pushes lithium-ion energy density to 500 Wh/kg, far beyond conventional cylindrical cells.

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The new cell is aimed at fixed-wing drones that require extended flight times over long missions.

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High-altitude platform stations could stay aloft far longer with the lighter, denser SiCore 500.

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Amprius says the cell can be built on standard lithium-ion lines, easing the path to volume production.

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Smaller drones stand to gain the most from higher energy density in weight-constrained airframes.

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Longer endurance opens new roles for commercial drones in surveillance and inspection.

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Amprius is betting that standard manufacturing compatibility will accelerate adoption of the SiCore 500.

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Extended-range unmanned aviation could reshape missions over remote terrain and long coastlines.

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