Braille Energy Systems Inc. has announced the completion of Braille Battery’s test trials for its customized lithium batteries for commercial UAS applications such as Aerial LiDAR surveys, Aerial Photogrammetry and other Aerial Inspections.

According to Braille, the trials showed that Braille Battery batteries provide longer discharge cycles—with a lot less weight—than the incumbent battery.

Braille Battery is “extremely pleased with the results of its trials and the achievement of meeting another key milestone,” especially with the commercial UAS market projected to grow steadily in the upcoming years.

“We’re seeing businesses across a wide gamut of industries embracing the commercial appeal of UAVs to positively impact their bottom line,” says Lindsay Weatherdon, President of Braille Battery.

“From companies such as Amazon exploring product delivery, to innovative applications in both media coverage and filmmaking, we’re witnessing a paradigm shift in how industries are evolving their respective processes by implementing UAVs into their workflow. Overall – each implementation represents a ready opportunity for Braille Battery and we will be there to power it.”

Braille Battery also announced that it has secured an initial request to retrofit existing UAS in operation valued at a minimum of $500,000 USD.