Steatite specializes in creating tailored battery solutions that deliver dependable energy for challenging UAV operations. These solutions are specifically designed to meet the distinct needs of intricate applications, including cargo transport, military intelligence, surveillance, and high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) systems. Their custom battery packs are meticulously crafted to minimize weight while employing the most suitable cell chemistry for each application.

The institution oversees the complete manufacturing journey, from the initial design phase to the development of control electronics and enclosures.This is facilitated by a skilled in-house engineering team and a 24,000 sq ft production and testing facility located in the UK, which is recognized as a leader in battery technology. Steatite also possesses extensive expertise in managing operations in cold environments and can integrate specialized heating solutions into the final battery pack design.

Key features and capabilities include:

• Configurations of up to 14S
• Custom firmware development based on STMicro STM32
• Implementation of CAN bus with a compact memory footprint
• PC-based CAN graphical user interface for debugging and firmware updates
• Durable composite material enclosures