The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (FoC) provides lithium battery testing for military drones.
Why is Lithium Battery Testing Important for Military Drones?
Lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries power military unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and require thorough pre-deployment testing to ensure suitability. These batteries are vulnerable to thermal stress, mechanical shock, and electrical abuse, which can affect performance and compromise mission success, platform integrity, and safety. Testing verifies performance under operational conditions, identifies latent defects, and confirms safety features such as thermal runaway mitigation and cell balancing. For military drones, comprehensive battery qualification reduces field failures, minimizes maintenance, and supports lifecycle management to maintain readiness.
About Our Lithium Battery Testing for Military Drones
Our laboratory partners with defense contractors to ensure battery systems meet or exceed military standards and requirements. We translate regulatory guidelines into practical test programs, provide traceable documentation, and deliver actionable results to support certification. Our team has extensive experience with lithium battery testing and we work closely with clients to customize test plans and interpret results, helping them enhance the safety and performance of their UAVs. We offer a wide array of drone-focused lithium battery tests, including. but not limited to the following:
Environmental Testing
We simulate the full range of environmental stresses that military drones encounter. Our testing covers thermal cycling, altitude and pressure chambers, humidity exposure, salt fog, and vibrations that reflect storage, transport, and operational conditions. These tests identify degradation modes and validate thermal management strategies to ensure reliable battery performance in demanding environments.
Mechanical Testing
Mechanical integrity is critical for batteries subjected to launch, landing, and handling. Our testing includes shock and drop tests, crush and puncture resistance, structural fatigue tests, and connector durability assessments. We evaluate enclosure strength and mounting systems to prevent mechanical damage that could lead to electrical failure or safety incidents.
Electrical Testing
Electrical testing ensures battery systems meet performance and safety standards. We perform capacity and cycle life analysis, internal resistance and impedance spectroscopy, overcharge and overdischarge abuse tests, short-circuit evaluation, and battery management system verification. Our reports provide detailed failure analysis and recommendations for mitigation.
Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory complies with international standards, including:
Contact Us
Call +1 (888) 287-5227 or submit an online inquiry to learn how our military drone testing services can support your project.
