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Amprius and Matternet expand partnership to integrate silicon anode batteries into drone delivery aircraft
DRONELIFE · May 20, 2026
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- •Amprius Technologies silicon anode lithium-ion cells now power Matternet's M2 drone, with the companies planning deeper integration into Matternet's next-generation platform, targeting production readiness aligned with Matternet's planned fleet expansion beginning in early 2027.
- •Amprius silicon anode cells can deliver up to twice the energy density of traditional graphite-based lithium-ion batteries, which in aviation applications can reduce battery weight while increasing aircraft endurance and payload capability.
- •Matternet has conducted more than 60,000 commercial flights across the U.S. and Europe and was the first drone delivery operator to receive FAA Type Certification for a delivery drone platform in the United States.
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