Drone pilots may soon get NASA-grade battery power with KULR

If you’ve ever wished your drone could squeeze out just a little more flight time — or survive a few more rough missions — KULR Technology Group thinks it has the answer. The company has introduced KULR ONE Air (K1A), a new line of advanced batteries designed specifically for drones.

What makes these packs special? KULR has teamed up with Amprius Technologies and Molicel, two heavy hitters in the battery world. Amprius is known for its silicon-anode cells with sky-high energy density, while Molicel specializes in high-power cells that hold up under tough conditions. KULR, for its part, has a long track record in aerospace and defense — including working with NASA — and is bringing its expertise in thermal management and safety to the mix.

The result is a battery designed to check all the boxes drone pilots care about:

• Longer flight times thanks to Amprius’ lightweight, high-energy cells.
• High power output for drones that need quick bursts of energy.
• Rugged construction so the batteries can handle harsh environments.
• Scalable designs that fit everything from multirotors to eVTOLs.

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Sample shipments started in July, and KULR expects full-scale production to kick off by the end of the year. Pilots and manufacturers will be able to grab standard units off the shelf or request custom-built versions to match their specific aircraft.

Timing-wise, KULR’s move makes sense. Analysts expect the global drone battery market to soar from $9.5 billion in 2025 to almost $50 billion by 2035. On top of that, US regulators are eyeing changes that could make drone operations easier to scale. New proposals would cut back on waiver requirements and push for onboard collision-avoidance systems — a recipe for more drones in the sky, across more industries.

KULR’s CEO Michael Mo put it simply: the company has always built technology for missions where failure isn’t an option. Now, it’s taking that same approach to drones — whether they’re being used for defense, inspection, or everyday commercial jobs.

For pilots, that could mean fewer battery swaps, longer missions, and more peace of mind knowing the power source inside the drone is built to handle pressure.

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