Ukrainian drones to get solid-state batteries that withstand frost and bullets
Photo: Ukrainian drones to be equipped with solid-state batteries (Getty Images)
Ukrainian company PAWELL Battery has gained access to Japanese solid-state batteries intended for use in next-generation drones following six closed-door B2B sessions, according to the company's press service.
It is noted that these are Japanese solid-state cells the size of a microchip, which are soldered directly onto a circuit board. The new technology completely eliminates dependence on China. Moreover, these batteries operate reliably at temperatures as low as -30°C and are physically incapable of exploding or catching fire, even when hit by a bullet.
"Japanese businesses are only beginning to discover Ukraine as a global hub for engineering solutions proven in real-world conditions. This is not a one-way purchase, but an equal partnership: Japanese technological culture and quality in exchange for our unique combat experience," said PAWELL Battery founder Pavlo Yesyp.
The use of Japanese chemical cells is expected to solve the chronic problem with lithium-ion batteries, which lose their capacity within just minutes of flight in winter. In addition, high energy density and the stability of each mass-produced battery will allow drones to stay airborne longer and enable operators to accurately calculate their flight time and operating time behind enemy lines.
Furthermore, PAWELL Battery is already introducing the Japanese Lean manufacturing system at its own plant. This methodology optimizes every step of the assembly line, significantly speeds up the production process, and ensures a zero defect rate in finished batteries.
Earlier, it was reported that Ukrainian troops had evacuated a wounded fellow soldier for the third time using a StarGate drone. This time, the operation saved a 54-year-old soldier who had remained at his position for nearly two months after being injured in a mine blast.
