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Upgrade Energy
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Upgrade Energy
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upgradeenergytech.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2020
Operating statusenum
Acquired
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Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersEl Segundo, United States
HQ citystring
El Segundo
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
lithium battery packs, drone power systems, UAV battery solutions, silicon anode batteries, custom battery engineering
Industry4 codes
1Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly)
CodeIMAGAHABPrimaryYes
2Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH)
CodeIMAGAHAAPrimaryNo
3Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly
CodeEUAFABAIPrimaryNo
4E-Mobility Batteries & Swappable Packs (Consumer)
CodeCRACASAIPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Battery Manufacturing33591
  • Battery Manufacturing335910
SIC code1 code
  • Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip)3600
Product category
UAV / Drone Battery Systems
GTM motion3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Battery Pack Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Sale of standardized and custom lithium-ion battery packs across GOLD, RED, and GREEN product lines for drones, UAVs, and robotics. Products sold directly via e-commerce with made-to-order manufacturing.

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2Custom Engineering Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Custom battery system design and development services for demanding flight and robotics applications. From rapid prototypes to production-ready battery systems including electrical, thermal, software, and mechanical design.

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Marketing channels3 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Pricing details4 tiers
1GOLD Series - Max Range (Amprius SA08/SA03 cells)
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$400 - $3,440 depending on configuration (4S to 12S, 11.1Ah to 44.4Ah)

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2RED Series V4 - High Power (Amprius SA124/Molicel P30B cells)
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$76 - $504 depending on configuration (4S to 6S, 5Ah to 30Ah)

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3GREEN Series V2 - Value & Range (Amprius SA10 cells)
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$75 - $530 depending on configuration (4S to 6S, 4Ah to 24Ah)

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4Accessories - Connectors and Adapters
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$7.99 - $12 for connectors, adapters priced individually

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GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Upgrade Energy designs, engineers, and assembles custom lithium-ion battery packs for commercial drones, UAVs, robotics, and autonomous platforms. Its portfolio includes three branded pack series (GOLD, RED, GREEN) covering different cell chemistries (including silicon anode) and capacity targets, plus battery accessories and full custom battery engineering services tailored to specific airframe and mission requirements.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Energy density up to 378Wh/kg (GOLD V1 6S2P 23.68Ah with Amprius SA03)
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Upgrade Energy designs and assembles high-performance lithium battery packs optimized for drones, UAVs, robotics, and autonomous platforms in the USA. The product portfolio consists of three battery sub-brands—GOLD (Max Range) using ultra-high energy density Amprius silicon anode pouch cells for extended flight endurance; RED (High Power) using high-discharge cylindrical cells for aggressive thrust applications; and GREEN (Value Range) balancing performance and cost using Amprius SA10 lithium technology. All packs feature 100% copper welding construction for maximum durability. The company also offers a complementary line of Amass connectors and battery adapters, plus custom battery engineering services covering design, thermal management, electronics, software, and production for specialized platforms.

Product and service1 record
1GOLD Series Battery Packs
Scale indicator3 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1AeroVironment
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

AeroVironment is a leading U.S. defense UAV manufacturer and an existing customer of Upgrade Energy. Comparable as a large incumbent drone prime whose procurement needs and supplier standards shape the addressable market for NDAA-compliant drone batteries.

2SolidEnergy Systems
TypeEmerging player
Description

SolidEnergy Systems develops high-energy lithium-metal battery technology for drones, EVs, and aerospace. Comparable as an emerging high-energy-density battery technology player that could compete with or complement Upgrade Energy's silicon anode positioning.

3Amprius Technologies
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Amprius is the silicon anode cell supplier behind Upgrade Energy's GOLD, RED, and GREEN lines and also markets its own battery products to the e-mobility and aviation markets. Comparable as a high-energy-density lithium battery manufacturer targeting aerospace and defense.

4K2 Energy Solutions
TypeDirect peer
Description

K2 Energy designs and manufactures custom lithium iron phosphate and lithium-ion battery packs for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. Comparable to Upgrade Energy's custom pack engineering and U.S. domestic manufacturing model.

5Unusual Machines
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Unusual Machines is the acquiring parent and a U.S. drone and drone component manufacturer in the FPV and defense markets. Comparable as a downstream customer/channel for Upgrade Energy's packs within the domestic drone OEM ecosystem.

6Tattu (Grepow)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Tattu, the drone battery brand of Grepow, designs and manufactures lithium packs for FPV racing, commercial drones, and UAVs. Directly competes with Upgrade Energy's GOLD/RED/GREEN product lines in the same drone battery category, with a global stocked distribution model.

7MaxAmps
TypeDirect peer
Description

MaxAmps builds custom lithium battery packs for RC, FPV, and UAV applications with a U.S. manufacturing base and rapid-turn custom builds. Closely comparable to Upgrade Energy's custom engineering and made-to-order drone pack business.

8Inventus Power
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Inventus Power is a U.S.-based manufacturer of custom lithium-ion battery packs for medical, industrial, and military applications. Comparable as a larger-scale custom pack manufacturer with NDAA-relevant domestic production serving defense-adjacent customers.

9Sila Nanotechnologies
TypeEmerging player
Description

Sila Nanotechnologies develops silicon-anode battery materials aimed at improving energy density in consumer electronics, EVs, and aerospace. Comparable as a silicon-anode technology developer pursuing adjacent applications to Upgrade Energy's drone/UAV market.

10EaglePicher Technologies
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

EaglePicher manufactures specialized batteries and power systems for defense, aerospace, and space applications, including NDAA-compliant domestic production. Comparable as an established U.S. defense battery incumbent operating in adjacent mission-critical segments.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers4 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature5 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
Compliance1 record

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Upgrade Energy

UAV / Drone Battery Systemsupgradeenergytech.com

Upgrade Energy firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Upgrade Energy
Legal name
Upgrade Energy
Website
https://upgradeenergytech.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2020
Operating status
Acquired
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Upgrade Energy industry classification

Industry
Product category
UAV / Drone Battery Systems
NAICS
Battery Manufacturing (33591), Battery Manufacturing (335910)
SIC
Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
akta.pro primary industry
Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)
akta.pro secondary industries
Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), E-Mobility Batteries & Swappable Packs (Consumer) (CRACASAI)

Keywords

  • Lithium battery packs
  • Drone power systems
  • UAV battery solutions
  • Silicon anode batteries
  • Custom battery engineering

Where Upgrade Energy is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
El Segundo
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

Upgrade Energy business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Battery Pack Sales: Sale of standardized and custom lithium-ion battery packs across GOLD, RED, and GREEN product lines for drones, UAVs, and robotics. Products sold directly via e-commerce with made-to-order manufacturing.
  2. Custom Engineering Services: Custom battery system design and development services for demanding flight and robotics applications. From rapid prototypes to production-ready battery systems including electrical, thermal, software, and mechanical design.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goGOLD Series - Max Range (Amprius SA08/SA03 cells)
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goRED Series V4 - High Power (Amprius SA124/Molicel P30B cells)
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goGREEN Series V2 - Value & Range (Amprius SA10 cells)
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goAccessories - Connectors and Adapters

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Upgrade Energy product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Upgrade Energy designs, engineers, and assembles custom lithium-ion battery packs for commercial drones, UAVs, robotics, and autonomous platforms. Its portfolio includes three branded pack series (GOLD, RED, GREEN) covering different cell chemistries (including silicon anode) and capacity targets, plus battery accessories and full custom battery engineering services tailored to specific airframe and mission requirements.

Product overview

Upgrade Energy designs and assembles high-performance lithium battery packs optimized for drones, UAVs, robotics, and autonomous platforms in the USA. The product portfolio consists of three battery sub-brands—GOLD (Max Range) using ultra-high energy density Amprius silicon anode pouch cells for extended flight endurance; RED (High Power) using high-discharge cylindrical cells for aggressive thrust applications; and GREEN (Value Range) balancing performance and cost using Amprius SA10 lithium technology. All packs feature 100% copper welding construction for maximum durability. The company also offers a complementary line of Amass connectors and battery adapters, plus custom battery engineering services covering design, thermal management, electronics, software, and production for specialized platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • GOLD Series Battery Packs

Quantifiable outcome

  • Energy density up to 378Wh/kg (GOLD V1 6S2P 23.68Ah with Amprius SA03)
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Upgrade Energy

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Upgrade Energy technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Upgrade Energy partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Upgrade Energy competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • AeroVironment: AeroVironment is a leading U.S. defense UAV manufacturer and an existing customer of Upgrade Energy. Comparable as a large incumbent drone prime whose procurement needs and supplier standards shape the addressable market for NDAA-compliant drone batteries.
  • Amprius Technologies: Amprius is the silicon anode cell supplier behind Upgrade Energy's GOLD, RED, and GREEN lines and also markets its own battery products to the e-mobility and aviation markets. Comparable as a high-energy-density lithium battery manufacturer targeting aerospace and defense.
  • Unusual Machines: Unusual Machines is the acquiring parent and a U.S. drone and drone component manufacturer in the FPV and defense markets. Comparable as a downstream customer/channel for Upgrade Energy's packs within the domestic drone OEM ecosystem.
  • Inventus Power: Inventus Power is a U.S.-based manufacturer of custom lithium-ion battery packs for medical, industrial, and military applications. Comparable as a larger-scale custom pack manufacturer with NDAA-relevant domestic production serving defense-adjacent customers.
  • EaglePicher Technologies: EaglePicher manufactures specialized batteries and power systems for defense, aerospace, and space applications, including NDAA-compliant domestic production. Comparable as an established U.S. defense battery incumbent operating in adjacent mission-critical segments.

Emerging players

  • SolidEnergy Systems: SolidEnergy Systems develops high-energy lithium-metal battery technology for drones, EVs, and aerospace. Comparable as an emerging high-energy-density battery technology player that could compete with or complement Upgrade Energy's silicon anode positioning.
  • Sila Nanotechnologies: Sila Nanotechnologies develops silicon-anode battery materials aimed at improving energy density in consumer electronics, EVs, and aerospace. Comparable as a silicon-anode technology developer pursuing adjacent applications to Upgrade Energy's drone/UAV market.

Direct peers

  • K2 Energy Solutions: K2 Energy designs and manufactures custom lithium iron phosphate and lithium-ion battery packs for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. Comparable to Upgrade Energy's custom pack engineering and U.S. domestic manufacturing model.
  • Tattu (Grepow): Tattu, the drone battery brand of Grepow, designs and manufactures lithium packs for FPV racing, commercial drones, and UAVs. Directly competes with Upgrade Energy's GOLD/RED/GREEN product lines in the same drone battery category, with a global stocked distribution model.
  • MaxAmps: MaxAmps builds custom lithium battery packs for RC, FPV, and UAV applications with a U.S. manufacturing base and rapid-turn custom builds. Closely comparable to Upgrade Energy's custom engineering and made-to-order drone pack business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Upgrade Energy social profiles

Digital presence

Upgrade Energy compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Upgrade Energy financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Upgrade Energy leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Upgrade Energy funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Upgrade Energy M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Upgrade Energy

What does Upgrade Energy do?

Upgrade Energy designs, engineers, and assembles custom lithium-ion battery packs for commercial drones, UAVs, robotics, and autonomous platforms. Its portfolio includes three branded pack series (GOLD, RED, GREEN) covering different cell chemistries (including silicon anode) and capacity targets, plus battery accessories and full custom battery engineering services tailored to specific airframe and mission requirements.

Is Upgrade Energy a public or private company?

Upgrade Energy is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was Upgrade Energy founded?

Upgrade Energy was founded in 2020. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Upgrade Energy based?

Upgrade Energy is headquartered in El Segundo, United States, in the North America region.

How does Upgrade Energy make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Battery Pack Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Engineering Services.

Who are Upgrade Energy's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are AeroVironment, Amprius Technologies, Unusual Machines, Inventus Power and EaglePicher Technologies. Emerging players are SolidEnergy Systems and Sila Nanotechnologies. Direct peers are K2 Energy Solutions, Tattu (Grepow) and MaxAmps.

Does Upgrade Energy have an API?

No public API is recorded for Upgrade Energy.

What industry is Upgrade Energy in?

Upgrade Energy's product category is UAV / Drone Battery Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly), with a secondary code of IMAGAHAA, Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH). Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.

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