At the 2026 Shenzhen UAV Expo, Tailan New Energy showcased a full range of production-grade solid-state batteries specifically designed for drone applications. The lineup includes a 380Wh/kg high-power semi-solid cell, a 400Wh/kg silicon-anode cell, a 500Wh/kg lithium-metal cell, and a 550Wh/kg anode-less cell. The company has already delivered hundreds of thousands of units of its drone cell series and is establishing a new production base in Qianjiang, Hubei Province, which is expected to boost annual capacity to tens of millions of units.
This represents a significant shift from R&D to commercial-scale supply chains for advanced solid-state battery technology. For B2B buyers in the drone and low-altitude economy sectors, this means access to higher energy density cells that can extend flight times and payload capacities, directly addressing key operational limitations of current lithium-ion batteries. The move also signals increased supply reliability and cost competitiveness as production scales up.
According to Tailan New Energy, the new Qianjiang facility will enable annual output of tens of millions of cells, reducing lead times and supporting large-scale drone manufacturers. This development is a direct response to growing demand from the low-altitude economy, where reliable, high-energy-density power sources are critical for logistics, surveillance, and agricultural applications.
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