Re:Build Manufacturing Launches US-Made Lithium-Ion Battery Packs for UAVs
- Published
- Source
- InterestingEngineering.com
Re:Build Manufacturing has initiated direct commercial sales of its new lithium-ion battery packs designed for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This product line includes the Core, Power, and Performance series, which cater to various energy configuration needs. The launch is part of a broader manufacturing expansion at the company's Pennsylvania facility, aimed at producing Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
The introduction of these battery packs is significant as it addresses supply chain vulnerabilities in domestic aerospace hardware. UAV developers, particularly in dual-use, public safety, and military sectors, face stringent procurement regulations regarding component origins. Re:Build's assembly protocol utilizes non-FEOC battery cells to ensure compliance with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) procurement frameworks, thus enhancing the reliability of UAV operations.
Looking ahead, Re:Build Manufacturing is set to provide dedicated engineering support for custom energy storage solutions, including Battery Management System (BMS) development. The company's advanced manufacturing facility in New Kensington, spanning 175,000 square feet, is designed to facilitate the transition from UAV prototyping to mass production, addressing common scaling challenges in the industry. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
Original report
US-made drone battery packs launched for tactical UAV platforms, defense equipment
InterestingEngineering.com · Aman TripathiThis briefing is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting and is provided for industry information and news discovery. The original report and source publication are credited and linked where applicable. RobotToday does not claim ownership of third-party source material.
Rights concerns? Contact [email protected] with the relevant URL and details. We will review the matter and take appropriate action where warranted.
More related news
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
-
9
WHC 2027 – Boston, Jul 13–16, 2027 RobotToday · 2 days ago
- 10
- 11
- 12
Related Suppliers
Re:Build Manufacturing
United States
Massachusetts contract manufacturer founded in 2020 that launched an NDAA-compliant lithium-ion drone battery line for UAV customers in 2026.
Shenzhen Touch Think Intelligence Co., Ltd. 深圳市触想智能股份有限公司
China
Shenzhen IPC maker founded 2013, producing 200+ industrial panel PCs, monitors, and embedded computers for automation, MES, medical, and logistics markets.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
United States
US semiconductor leader whose Kria SOMs and Versal adaptive SoCs target embedded robotics and edge AI.
Opto Diode Corporation
United States
US division of ITW specializing in EUV, UV, and infrared photodiodes, IR LEDs, and custom optoelectronic devices made in Camarillo, California since 1981.
Harwin
United Kingdom
Portsmouth, UK connector manufacturer founded 1952; makes Gecko, Datamate, M300 and Kona high-reliability interconnects plus EMC shielding and cable assemblies.
Delkor Systems, Inc.
Canada
US manufacturer of advanced robotic packaging machines and end-of-line systems, founded 1973, serving food and beverage industries from Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Tattu / Gens Ace (Genspow GmbH) 深圳格瑞普电池有限公司
Germany
Chinese drone and RC battery specialist; Tattu brand leads UAV LiPo packs globally, Gens Ace covers RC hobby market.
Tulip Tech
Netherlands
Dutch UAV battery manufacturer founded 2020 in Den Bosch, producing high-density lithium packs (up to 450 Wh/kg) that extend drone flight times by 30–100%.
Skyline Nav AI
United States
Cambridge, Massachusetts firm founded 2020 making Pathfinder camera-and-IMU navigation for GPS-denied drones and vehicles; holds an AFWERX SBIR Phase II award.
UAS Nexus
United States
Salt Lake City, Utah drone maker and marketplace founded by Bobby Sakaki; Platform One and Syndicate store sell NDAA- and Blue UAS-compliant parts.
6K Energy
United States
6K division producing NMC and LFP battery cathode active material via UniMelt microwave-plasma, including the PlusCAM plant in Jackson, TN.
Micantis
United States
US battery-data analytics company founded 2022 by Howard Alt and Jonathan Awerbuch; its MOOSE AI tool automates quality-control reporting on cell tests.
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
Join the RobotToday community on LinkedIn
Daily robotics news, in-depth analysis, conference highlights, and discussions with professionals worldwide.
