Packet Digital provides smart battery packs and power‑system solutions for autonomous unmanned aerial systems. Their integrated BMS delivers real‑time telemetry, safety controls, and adaptive self‑discharge, while a cloud SaaS platform aggregates fleet health data for predictive maintenance. All hardware is designed, manufactured, and tested in the United States for defense‑grade reliability.
Funding
$50K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) often suffer from limited flight endurance, unpredictable battery health, and safety risks due to inadequate power‑management and a reliance on overseas cell supply chains. These constraints reduce mission payload capacity, increase operational downtime, and expose operators to charging‑related failures.
Solution
Packet Digital delivers end‑to‑end smart battery and power‑system solutions engineered specifically for autonomous UAS. By integrating high‑energy‑density lithium cells with proprietary battery‑management electronics, the company provides real‑time state‑of‑charge, temperature, and fault data directly to the flight controller. Embedded firmware enforces safe charging profiles, auto‑discharges during storage, and de‑energizes outputs when disconnected, mitigating fire and degradation risks. The platform is complemented by cloud‑based fleet‑management software that aggregates health metrics across multiple aircraft, enabling predictive maintenance and rapid issue triage. All designs, assembly, and testing are performed in U.S. facilities, ensuring supply‑chain security and compliance with defense standards.
Target Audience
Primary customers are UAS manufacturers, defense and aerospace integrators, and commercial drone operators that require reliable, high‑performance power solutions with built‑in safety and remote health monitoring.
Features
- Smart battery packs with integrated BMS that deliver continuous SOC, voltage, current, and cell‑temperature telemetry via CAN/FlexRay interfaces
- Embedded safety logic for over‑charge, over‑discharge, short‑circuit protection, and automatic output isolation when not mated to a UAS or charger
- Adaptive self‑discharge circuitry that prolongs calendar life and optimizes storage SOC for long‑term deployments
- High‑energy‑density cell architecture engineered for extended flight time under increased payload loads
- Modular power‑distribution units and maximum‑power‑point‑tracking (MPPT) chargers supporting rapid field recharging and solar integration
- Fleet‑management SaaS platform with RESTful APIs for real‑time health monitoring, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance scheduling
- Custom design services covering PCB layout, mechanical housing, and system integration to meet specific airframe constraints
- Full‑scale U.S. manufacturing footprint, including an 80 k sq ft cell‑fabrication plant and a 25 k sq ft assembly line, ensuring traceability and rapid production scaling