INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
California-based battery company Lyten has announced a new national security initiative to help power next-generation defense drones using
its lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology
The goal: to support US military and aerospace needs with batteries that are lightweight, high-performance, and sourced entirely from within
longer range and flight time.Most existing drone and satellite batteries rely on minerals like nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite, many
of which are dominated by Chinese supply chains
a video of a successful test flight of a US-built, 3D-printed drone powered by their battery
Built by Titan Dynamics and using a pack designed by Upgrade Energy, the 8.5-foot wingspan drone flew over Palos Verdes, California, for
over three hours, reaching speeds of 86 mph
The next battery version could stretch flight times up to eight hours.Beyond drones, Lyten sees its lightweight batteries improving
missions and are scheduled to be demonstrated on the International Space Station later this year through a Defense Innovation Unit
contract.By cutting ties with overseas mineral sources and pushing performance limits, Lyten aims to strengthen the US supply chain while
expanding the possibilities for drone-powered defense.More:DJI adds supercharged obstacle detection to Matrice 4D dronesFTC: We use income
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