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Drone Battery Chemistry and Cell Format

Review chemistry and physical cell enclosure as separate attributes. Published pack energy, cell configuration and installed-platform evidence help explain what can be compared and what remains unknown.

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How to read this evidence

LiPo and lithium-polymer describe chemistry-related labels; they do not prove a pouch enclosure. Technical-record counts cannot establish cylindrical or pouch market shares.

Evidence for the physical enclosure

A named cylindrical cell or an explicit manufacturer description can support enclosure classification. A supplier pouch offering remains supplier evidence until a named aircraft installation is documented.

Energy and configuration checks

Preserve published Wh and the exact battery variant. Where capacity, voltage and energy disagree, retain the source values with a discrepancy note. Series labels alone do not establish total cell count when the parallel configuration is unknown.

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Public sample
Fixed public sample
5
Aircraft and battery specifications · unfiltered sample rows
Retained catalog coverage
26
Rows in this dataset; not a market total
Catalog reference period
2026-10-27
Each record retains its own source date
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Aircraft and battery specifications

Aircraft models, families and compatible battery variants. Configuration evidence is separate from annual shipments; unknown chemistry, format or quantities remain unknown.

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5 matching sample records · 5 fixed public records before filters. Catalog coverage: 26 retained rows. Counts describe research rows with the scope stated above.

Aircraft and battery specifications. Expand a record for evidence, limitations and source links.
Record and evidenceManufacturerAircraft / variantBatteryChemistry reportedCell formPacks / aircraftWh / packCells / pack
WingtraOne Gen IIOpen evidence and sources

Evidence record B01

Manufacturer
Wingtra
Aircraft / variant
WingtraOne Gen II
Battery
Wingtra Battery 2
Chemistry reported
Li-ion
Cell form
Cylindrical
Packs / aircraft
2
Wh / pack
99
Cells / pack
12
Installed cells per aircraft
24
Technical finding and caution
Samsung INR18650-25R 4S3P. 24 installed cells / airframe verified by arithmetic
Evidence type
OEM pack BOM
Shared configuration family
Not established
Related quantity records
Not established
What this record represents
Aircraft model, platform family or compatible battery variant; not a unique design or shipment count.
Installed-cell calculation basis
Configuration arithmetic only; excludes controller batteries and spares.
Annual aircraft shipments
Not established
Annual battery shipments
Not established
Annual cell demand
Not established
TAA assessment
Not assessed
Non-FEOC assessment
Not assessed
Source references
  • S05
Verification status
Primary source checked for the specified claims
Source publication dates
S05
2024-08
Source check date
2026-11-01
Research cutoff
2026-10-27
Source References
  • Publisher
    Wingtra
    Reported publication date
    2024-08
    Source URL
    wingtra.com
    Supported claim
    WingtraOne Gen II: Samsung INR 18650 25R, 4S3P, two 99 Wh packs
    Source check date
    2026-11-01
    Observed document date
    Not established
    Observed document version
    Not established
    Observed final source URL
    wingtra.com
    What was checked
    August 2024 technical PDF supports two 99 Wh Li-ion packs, Samsung INR18650-25R and 4s3p configuration. Twelve cells per pack and 24 installed cells are arithmetic from the configuration, not shipments.

Source documents

Supporting source scope

Wingtra · 2024-08

WingtraOne Gen II: Samsung INR 18650 25R, 4S3P, two 99 Wh packs

Primary source checked for the specified claims

wingtra.com
WingtraWingtraOne Gen IIWingtra Battery 2Li-ionCylindrical29912
Teal 2Open evidence and sources

Evidence record B02

Manufacturer
Teal Drones
Aircraft / variant
Teal 2
Battery
Teal Performance Battery
Chemistry reported
Li-ion
Cell form
Cylindrical
Packs / aircraft
1
Wh / pack
66.6
Cells / pack
6
Installed cells per aircraft
6
Technical finding and caution
Six Sony VTC6 18650 cells in series in aircraft flight pack; controller uses same pack separately
Evidence type
OEM operator manual
Shared configuration family
Not established
Related quantity records
Not established
What this record represents
Aircraft model, platform family or compatible battery variant; not a unique design or shipment count.
Installed-cell calculation basis
Configuration arithmetic only; excludes controller batteries and spares.
Annual aircraft shipments
Not established
Annual battery shipments
Not established
Annual cell demand
Not established
TAA assessment
Not assessed
Non-FEOC assessment
Not assessed
Source references
  • S17
Verification status
Primary source checked for the specified claims
Source publication dates
S17
2024-04-01
Source check date
2026-11-01
Research cutoff
2026-10-27
Source References
  • Publisher
    Teal Drones
    Reported publication date
    2024-04-01
    Source URL
    tealdrones.com
    Supported claim
    Teal 2 manual Rev C, six Sony VTC6 18650 cells, 66.6 Wh / flight battery
    Source check date
    2026-11-01
    Observed document date
    Not established
    Observed document version
    Not established
    Observed final source URL
    tealdrones.com
    What was checked
    Teal 2 operator manual Rev C (2024-04-01) lists six Sony VTC6 18650 Li-ion cells in series, 22.2 V, 3 Ah and 66.6 Wh. A controller pack is separate from the aircraft flight pack.

Source documents

Teal DronesTeal 2Teal Performance BatteryLi-ionCylindrical166.66
AstroOpen evidence and sources

Evidence record B03

Manufacturer
Freefly Systems
Aircraft / variant
Astro
Battery
SuperLight SL8 Air
Chemistry reported
Li-ion
Cell form
Cylindrical
Packs / aircraft
2
Wh / pack
157
Cells / pack
Not established
Installed cells per aircraft
Not established
Technical finding and caution
Samsung 40T specified by Freefly; cylindrical 21700 reference independent; cells/pack unknown
Evidence type
OEM + independent cell
Shared configuration family
Not established
Related quantity records
Not established
What this record represents
Aircraft model, platform family or compatible battery variant; not a unique design or shipment count.
Installed-cell calculation basis
Not established
Annual aircraft shipments
Not established
Annual battery shipments
Not established
Annual cell demand
Not established
TAA assessment
Not assessed
Non-FEOC assessment
Not assessed
Source references
  • S06
  • S07
  • S08
Verification status
Primary source checked for the specified claims
Source publication dates
S06
Undated
S07
Undated
S08
Undated
Source check date
2026-11-01
Research cutoff
2026-10-27
Source References
  • Publisher
    Freefly Systems
    Reported publication date
    Undated
    Supported claim
    Astro requires two SuperLight battery packs
    Source check date
    2026-11-01
    Observed document date
    Not established
    Observed document version
    Not established
    Observed final source URL
    docs.freeflysystems.com
    What was checked
    Astro uses two SuperLight packs; normal flight requires two batteries. No cells-per-pack count established.
  • Publisher
    Freefly Systems
    Reported publication date
    Undated
    Supported claim
    SuperLight SL8 Air 157 Wh and Samsung 40T cell reference
    Source check date
    2026-11-01
    Observed document date
    Not established
    Observed document version
    Not established
    Observed final source URL
    docs.freeflysystems.com
    What was checked
    SuperLight SL8 Air specification: 157 Wh, 21.6 V, 7.3 Ah, Li-ion, Samsung 40T. No cell count inferred.
  • Publisher
    About:Energy / Voltt
    Reported publication date
    Undated
    Supported claim
    Samsung 40T independently listed as cylindrical INR21700-40T
    Source check date
    2026-11-01
    Observed document date
    Not established
    Observed document version
    Not established
    Observed final source URL
    voltt.aboutenergy.io
    What was checked
    Voltt cell research listing identifies Samsung INR21700-40T as cylindrical 21700. This source identifies geometry, not procurement compliance.

Source documents

Supporting source scope

Freefly Systems · Undated

Astro requires two SuperLight battery packs

Primary source checked for the specified claims

docs.freeflysystems.com

Freefly Systems · Undated

SuperLight SL8 Air 157 Wh and Samsung 40T cell reference

Primary source checked for the specified claims

docs.freeflysystems.com

About:Energy / Voltt · Undated

Samsung 40T independently listed as cylindrical INR21700-40T

Primary source checked for the specified claims

voltt.aboutenergy.io
Freefly SystemsAstroSuperLight SL8 AirLi-ionCylindrical2157Not established
WingtraRAYOpen evidence and sources

Evidence record B04

Manufacturer
Wingtra
Aircraft / variant
WingtraRAY
Battery
Smart flight battery
Chemistry reported
Li-polymer
Cell form
Not established
Packs / aircraft
2
Wh / pack
99
Cells / pack
Not established
Installed cells per aircraft
Not established
Technical finding and caution
Two packs required; Li-polymer does not determine physical cell enclosure
Evidence type
OEM specs
Shared configuration family
Not established
Related quantity records
Not established
What this record represents
Aircraft model, platform family or compatible battery variant; not a unique design or shipment count.
Installed-cell calculation basis
Not established
Annual aircraft shipments
Not established
Annual battery shipments
Not established
Annual cell demand
Not established
TAA assessment
Not assessed
Non-FEOC assessment
Not assessed
Source references
  • S18
Verification status
Primary source checked for the specified claims
Source publication dates
S18
2026-02
Source check date
2026-11-01
Research cutoff
2026-10-27
Source References
  • Publisher
    Wingtra
    Reported publication date
    2026-02
    Source URL
    wingtra.com
    Supported claim
    WingtraRAY two 99 Wh Lithium-polymer packs, enclosure not specified
    Source check date
    2026-11-01
    Observed document date
    2026-07
    Observed document version
    2.9
    Observed final source URL
    wingtra.com
    What was checked
    Current PDF is July 2026 version 2.9; two 99 Wh lithium-polymer flight batteries. Cell enclosure is not established. Workbook date February 2026 differs from the current document.

Source documents

WingtraWingtraRAYSmart flight batteryLi-polymerNot established299Not established
Matrice 30/30TOpen evidence and sources

Evidence record B12

Manufacturer
DJI
Aircraft / variant
Matrice 30/30T
Battery
TB30
Chemistry reported
Li-ion 6S
Cell form
Not established
Packs / aircraft
2
Wh / pack
131.6
Cells / pack
Not established
Installed cells per aircraft
Not established
Technical finding and caution
Two packs; OEM prints 5880mAh and 26.1V but energy 131.6Wh; discrepancy flagged
Evidence type
OEM specs + QA exception
Shared configuration family
Not established
Related quantity records
Not established
What this record represents
Aircraft model, platform family or compatible battery variant; not a unique design or shipment count.
Installed-cell calculation basis
Not established
Annual aircraft shipments
Not established
Annual battery shipments
Not established
Annual cell demand
Not established
TAA assessment
Not assessed
Non-FEOC assessment
Not assessed
Source references
  • S20
Verification status
Primary source checked for the specified claims
Source publication dates
S20
Undated
Source check date
2026-11-01
Research cutoff
2026-10-27
Source References
  • Publisher
    DJI Enterprise
    Reported publication date
    Undated
    Supported claim
    Matrice 30/30T TB30 two packs, vendor published 131.6 Wh vs 5.88Ah*26.1V inconsistency
    Source check date
    2026-11-01
    Observed document date
    Not established
    Observed document version
    Not established
    Observed final source URL
    enterprise.dji.com
    What was checked
    Vendor TB30 page still prints 5,880 mAh, 26.1 V and 131.6 Wh. The first two imply 153.468 Wh, so published values conflict. Preserve vendor Wh with a discrepancy flag.

Source documents

DJIMatrice 30/30TTB30Li-ion 6SNot established2131.6Not established

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Research questions

Does lithium-polymer mean pouch?

No. This database assigns physical cell format only when the cited evidence establishes it. Chemistry labels and enclosure format are stored separately.

Can an alternative pack be counted as a second installed battery?

Not without configuration evidence. Compatible alternatives may describe a choice of packs rather than packs used together on an aircraft.

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