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79 views Dec 10, 2024 #UAV #drone #endurancetest 4 hours flight on a 4,5 kg drone, sometimes you just got to brag!!!!
Our Astero generation 4 just completed a successful endurance test, staying airborne for a whopping 4 hours in flight!
During the entire test, we pushed its capabilities to the max with the Nighthawk 2 360,Trip 5 targeting computer and radio systems running at full power.
This marks a major step forward in our journey to deliver cutting-edge, high-endurance small UAV systems for the military. #UAV #drone #AsteroISR #NordicWing #endurancetest
424 has just gone 3 seconds faster at the Nürburgring thanks to this new cell!
On our journey to keep finding the best technology for our world record attempt, I’m continually amazed by the progress battery cell manufacturers are making.
Ten years ago, I placed my bet on electric motorsport, convinced that the technology had huge growth potential and would eventually surpass combustion racing. Today, that belief feels stronger than ever.
Using our fast discharge test (10C), we can confirm that the Amprius Technologies, Inc. SA88 is now the leading candidate for 424. It surpasses all previous benchmarks in both energy density and thermal performance.
On the graph, you can see the Amprius cell reaching nearly 300 Wh/kg energy density after a full six-minute discharge—while keeping temperatures below 62°C. This allows us to design a battery weighing under 275 kg, which is 30 kg lighter than before. The result: a 3-second lap time improvement at the Nürburgring.
As we approach the build phase of PERRINN 424, Amprius Technologies, Inc. is looking more and more like our cell of choice. Let’s see where this takes us!
thank you for the call out Nico. Many people have a hard time believing what we have accomplished at Amprius. It's great when people are able to show their own data. See you at the finish line!
Author Nico Perrin I see the world as a team.13h
indeed your products are impressive. Soon we will test your cells ourselves to confirm but so far so good. 424 is the premiere open source project for the top level of motorsport and I’ll keep publishing as much as I can here along the way to the Nurburgring record!
Amprius’ customers includeAmazonas well as US aerospace engineering firm ES Aero. Nokia has also used Amprius’ batteries in a drone-based 5G project recently.
Another reason why Amprius is adding South Korea as one of its production hub is to follow the US National Defense Authorization Act. The US government strictly limits where battery cells and core components should be made. There is increasing call for batteries made outside of China.
Besides those for drones, Amprius plans to focus on premium battery production in South Korea. Its batteries use silicon anode with an energy density of 300 to 450Wh per kg. Its high-end batteries offer 500Wh, much higher than graphite anode batteries that offer 260 to 300Wh. Its batteries are used in drones, high altitude platform stations, electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Amprius’ SiCore battery was used in Airbus’ Zephyr high altitude platform station aircraft.