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Amprius Batteries elevate BAE Systems Drone to new heights in stratospheric flight
Silicon anode batteries help BAE Systems reach new heights.
Amprius Batteries elevate BAE Systems Drone to new heights in stratospheric flight
by Brad Bartz
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 25, 2023

BAE Systems' PHASA-35 drone has completed its maiden voyage into the stratosphere, powered by Amprius Technologies Inc.'s high-density batteries. This remarkable feat represents a new chapter in high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) vehicles, which can be applied to a range of tasks from disaster relief to border protection.

Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) is renowned for its groundbreaking work on next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The company leverages its innovative Silicon Anode Platform to deliver high-density power solutions. In this venture, their advanced technology was integral to the successful flight trial of the PHASA-35 drone, developed by BAE Systems' subsidiary Prismatic Ltd.

During a recent test in New Mexico, the solar-electric drone climbed to an impressive altitude of over 20,000 meters, piercing the edges of the Earth's atmosphere before successfully descending. Operating above conventional air traffic and weather, this flight provided a unique opportunity for engineers to evaluate the performance and viability of this experimental vehicle in stratospheric conditions.

Dr. Kang Sun, CEO of Amprius, highlighted the company's delight at contributing to the successful development and testing of the PHASA-35. "Our ultralight platform provides an alternative and flexible approach to traditional systems such as satellites or conventionally powered aircraft," Sun said. Amprius anticipates continuing its support for BAE Systems and Prismatic as it works on further enhancing the capacities of its state-of-the-art silicon anode batteries.

Prismatic CEO, Dave Corfield, also underscored the significance of the successful collaboration with Amprius. "Our technology holds immense promise for the future, offering extensive possibilities for communication networks, including 4G and 5G," Corfield said. In his view, the PHASA-35 could be a game-changer, disrupting conventional airborne and satellite systems.

The drone, PHASA-35, is a unique blend of engineering and innovation. It represents the cutting edge of solar-electric technology and offers the potential for persistent high-altitude solar flight. Fueled by the Sun during daylight hours and Amprius' batteries overnight, it's designed to stay aloft for up to a year, operating in the stratosphere.

The successful first stratospheric flight of PHASA-35 follows an agreement between Amprius and BAE Systems last year to explore potential business opportunities over a three-year period. The partnership centers around the deployment of Amprius' silicon anode batteries in electric products developed by BAE Systems in the UK.

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