🛩️ ASTERO ISR Deployment & Demand Signals Frontline Deployment: ASTERO ISR has been actively used in Ukraine since early 2023, with direct feedback loops from brigades driving rapid iteration. That suggests high operational tempo and demand2.
Training Partnerships: Nordic Wing now partners with aerointelligence schools for pilot and technician training, implying scaled deployment and support infrastructure.
Modular Design & Upgrades: The drone is in its fourth generation, with flight time extended from 2.5 to 4 hours using Amprius’ SiCore® cells4—a major performance leap that likely boosts procurement interest.
🔥 The Highest Energy Cell in About:Energy Lab: Amprius Technologies, Inc. SA88 at 356 Wh/kg
The Amprius SA88 has just set a new benchmark in our lab, surpassing the Welion 106 Ah semi solid state cell as the highest energy density battery we have tested, based on reported manufacturer values.
Why it matters: In aerospace, energy density is the currency of flight time. Each extra Wh/kg means longer missions, more payload, and greater design flexibility.
🔬 The trade off: With its high silicon content, the SA88 delivers unmatched density but requires applied pressure to manage swelling. Understanding this behaviour is essential for system longevity.
📊 What’s next: Fresh data and validated models for the SA88 will be released in the coming weeks, giving aerospace and UAV teams the tools to integrate this cell with confidence.