Upgrade Energy

Upgrade Energy is a developer of innovative battery technologies that enable drones and unmanned systems to unlock maximum performance, range and endurance. Utilizing advanced manufacturing and welding processes and incorporating cells from industry-leading suppliers, the company’s proven products have been selected by a wide range of military, commercial and professional clients.

Designed, assembled and tested in the USA, Upgrade Energy’s battery packs are fully NDAA-compliant. The company currently ships more than 3000 units per month from its Los Angeles-based manufacturing facility.

Enhanced range and efficiency for long-endurance drone platforms

Upgrade Energy battery packs offer a range of advantages to set them apart from standard commercial Li-Po drone battery solutions.

Engineered for Mission-Specific Performance: Each of Upgrade Energy’s product lines has been designed from the ground up to suit a specific mission requirement – power, balanced efficiency, or endurance. By matching the pack design to the actual duty cycle, this approach delivers superior real-world results for customers.

Premium Cell Selection: Upgrade Energy packs are built on premium cells from leading suppliers such as Amprius and Molicel, selected for their suitability for specific applications.

Engineering-Driven Pack Design: Upgrade Energy’s battery solutions are engineered as complete electrical and mechanical systems, taking into account crucial factors such as resistance, voltage drop, thermal rise, layout and wiring design.

Predictable Integration for OEMs: Designed for use in real-world UAVs and unmanned systems, Upgrade Energy packs provide OEMs and system integrators with consistent electrical and thermal behavior as well as repeatable high performance in specific mission profiles.

Dark Lithium GOLD

The GOLD Series enables space- and weight-constrained UAS platforms to maximize their available flight time without increasing MTOW or battery footprint, unlocking enhanced range and duration for mission-critical applications such as ISR and payload delivery.

Optimized for persistence-focused duty profiles that prioritize total stored energy over high thrust performance, GOLD Series battery packs can also be used to improve payload/endurance tradeoffs by reducing the battery mass needed to achieve a particular flight time.

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Dark Lithium RED

The RED Series is designed for high-load UAS platforms that require sustained discharge capabilities and stable voltage output even at peak demand. Optimized for high-rate cycling in demanding charge/discharge conditions, it is ideal for thrust-intensive multirotor and VTOL aircraft as well as heavy-lift drones.

RED Series battery packs deliver consistent performance over a wide operating temperature range, and are highly suited for both cold-weather and high-heat environments.

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Dark Lithium GREEN

The GREEN Series is designed for general-purpose multirotor and fixed-wing UAS platforms that require excellent endurance and space optimization without the need for high-discharge power performance.

Offering high energy storage and moderate discharge capabilities in a compact footprint, GREEN Series battery packs ensure stable and repeatable performance across high numbers of charge/discharge cycles. They are highly suited to drone fleet operations with long service life requirements, and are ideal for mapping, surveying, and utilities and infrastructure inspection.

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Custom Battery Design & Engineering

In addition to their COTS Dark Lithium packs, Upgrade Energy also designs and delivers custom battery solutions that meet mission-specific customer requirements. With in-house expertise across software, electronics, enclosure design, and testing, the company can tailor battery packs to virtually any UAS and unmanned systems application.