Lightweight and thin power transmission cables with high voltage supply! A case where 92 hours of drone operation was achieved.
Fukaden, a Japanese electronics manufacturer, produces power equipment and drones. By utilizing a wired power supply system developed by the company, drones equipped with the functionality of temporary communication base stations can provide internet and mobile phone services during disasters. Drones using the wired power supply system require a power supply of 1kW to 5kW. However, with the "UAV solution" using Vicor's power modules, the supply voltage can be increased to reduce current, allowing for thinner and lighter cables. Additionally, to fly drones carrying heavy base stations for extended periods, more power is needed. We have developed a model that uses three of our fixed conversion ratio converters, "BCM," connected in parallel, which raises the supply voltage to DC700V, enabling the use of even thinner cables. [Technical Challenges] ■ High power density and weight, high voltage, low EMI *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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**Effects** - By increasing the supply voltage from the conventional DC24V to DC370V, the supply current is reduced to about 1/15th. - The weight of the cable for 1kW transmission has been reduced to about 1/11th. - With the reduced weight and thinner cables, the load on the drone is decreased, allowing for longer operating times. - A drone operation time of 92 hours has been achieved, providing communication services over a 10 km diameter area. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*
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Vicor is a US-based (headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts) manufacturer specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sales of high-performance modular power components. The company broadly operates in various sectors, including HPC (high-performance computing), automotive, communication networks, industrial equipment, robotics, railways, and aerospace defense applications. The Japanese subsidiary, Vicor Corporation (Vicor KK), was established in 2017 and provides sales and technical support for power components. For more details, please visit www.vicorpower.com/ja-jp.