The proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones has revolutionized industries from agriculture to emergency response. As UAVs take on increasingly complex tasks, the demand for higher performance, longer flight times, and increased payload capacities has surged. However, achieving these goals often necessitates innovative approaches to power distribution.
UAV performance is a combination of range, flight time, payload capacity, and the ability to maintain fast communications. While higher power levels are necessary to increase range and payload capacity, they often conflict with the need for lightweight and compact designs. Whether it’s a tethered drone, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, or a high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) drone, UAV developers are looking for ways to achieve highly efficient, lightweight and compact power solutions.
This eBook empowers UAV engineers to optimize power distribution within their designs. We delve into real-world case studies, showcasing how industry leaders have successfully implemented Vicor power modules to achieve groundbreaking results using high density power conversion in 48V architectures.
