Badland Batteries Launches Drone Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant in Fargo, North Dakota
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Badland Batteries inaugurated its 80,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fargo, North Dakota, on October 8, 2026. This plant will produce lithium-ion pouch cells specifically for drones, defense platforms, and autonomous systems, utilizing domestic and allied raw materials. The grand opening was attended by federal, state, local, industry, and military leaders, emphasizing the importance of domestic battery manufacturing for energy resilience.
The establishment of this facility is significant as it aims to address the vulnerabilities in the U.S. supply chain, where over 80% of batteries and critical materials for autonomous systems are currently sourced from overseas. Badland Batteries' Fargo plant is touted as the first UAS-specific facility that controls the entire manufacturing process, from raw material sourcing to in-house qualification, ensuring full traceability of materials used.
Looking ahead, the facility is designed to scale with industry demand, capable of producing more than 15,000 battery cells daily. This initiative aligns with broader efforts to enhance U.S. drone battery capacity and reduce reliance on foreign sources, as highlighted by federal funding efforts. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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