Amprius Technologies, the US-based lithium-ion battery maker, said it has a $15M purchase order from an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufacturer for its high-performance SiCore cell made with a silicon anode.
The purchase order was made after the manufacturer that has not named conducted field trials and qualification, it said.
The company said the battery will be designed into the fixed-wing UAS platform.
Amprius claim the order is a critical supply for the customer’s production ramp and expects to ship the cells in the second half of 2025.
It claims the SiCore cell reduces UAS weight significantly while extending the flight range.
The cells also deliver the power necessary for critical UAS operations from taking off to an extending the flight endurance, it said.
Before this, it had also sold SiCore cell contracts worth $20 million for light electric vehicle applications.
Amprius said it began expansion in its manufacturing capacity in June 2024 with Asia-based manufacturers, especially so it could meet demand for the expanding UAS market.
Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius Technologies, said: “This $15 million purchase order underscores the growing demand for Amprius’ next-generation battery technology and endorses the superiority of our battery performance in the UAS sector. As more defense and commercial aviation customers complete their battery qualification process, we are seeing a strong pipeline of follow-on commitments. Our SiCore cells set a new standard for energy density and reliability in demanding environments, positioning Amprius to lead the rapidly expanding electric aviation sector. We anticipate continued momentum with additional high-value orders in the future.”
Image: UAS. Credit: Business Wire.
