KULR Technology Group is partnering with Factorial Inc. to advance the integration of next-generation solid-state and lithium-metal battery cells into unmanned aircraft systems. This collaboration focuses on optimizing cell performance, safety, and thermal management within demanding drone flight environments.
As commercial, industrial and defense drone missions extend their range and autonomy, traditional lithium-ion batteries can struggle with endurance, weight and high-power output requirements. KULR’s battery-safety expertise, thermal-control solutions and pack-design capabilities are being applied to tailor Factorial’s cell technologies for these mission-critical applications.
Under the joint effort, KULR will develop battery packs that leverage Factorial’s advanced cell chemistry to deliver higher energy density and pulse-power capabilities while maintaining rigorous safety standards. The integration work includes custom pack architecture, certification-ready design practices and manufacturability assessments to support rapid deployment at scale.
“Factorial is pushing the frontier of solid-state and lithium-metal battery innovation,” said Michael Mo, Chief Executive Officer of KULR Technology Group. “By incorporating these cells into KULR’s advanced pack platforms, we aim to enable higher-energy, higher-power solutions for drone platforms operating in challenging environments.”
Siyu Huang, CEO of Factorial, added: “KULR brings best-in-class integration capabilities to a rapidly growing U.S. drone market. Their expertise ensures that solid-state and lithium-metal technologies can transition from the lab to real-world operations.”
The collaboration recently produced battery pack demonstrations at XPONENTIAL 2026 in Detroit, showcasing the performance potential of Factorial-powered packs across aerospace, defense, robotics and autonomous-systems sectors. These demonstrations highlighted improved energy density, thermal management and safety features, underscoring the suitability of the integrated solution for next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles.
KULR’s involvement in the U.S. integration effort builds on its broader strategy to expand the KULR ONE platform into high-performance, mission-critical applications where safety, reliability and certification readiness are essential. The company is also developing KULR ONE Air for advanced drone, UAS, eVTOL and electric aviation systems.
Source: Taiwan News
