SiNTL™ Advances Toward 600 mAh/g as 14D Targets Drone and UAV Battery Market
1414 Degrees is preparing to engage with the drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) battery supply chain as the first commercial target market for SiNTL™, our silicon nanoparticle battery anode technology.
The update follows a technical visit to George Washington University (GWU) by Chief Technology and Operations Officer Peter Yaron, where SiNTL development is underway.
Performance progress
SiNTL test cells have previously achieved 530 mAh/g – 50% above conventional graphite anodes – and we are progressing toward an initial target of 600 mAh/g, with further capacity increases planned beyond that. Results will be reported as we advance.
SiNTL is being developed as a drop-in upgrade to existing graphite-based lithium-ion battery anodes. Unlike complex high-silicon anode technologies that require specialised manufacturing, SiNTL is designed to integrate with conventional battery production processes – removing a significant barrier to adoption for manufacturers.
Entering the drone market
Based on current performance, we will engage with participants in the drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) battery supply chain – a market forecast to reach approximately US$160 billion by 2030, driven by growth in commercial logistics, agriculture and military and defence applications.
Drones prioritise energy density, with SiNTL offering the potential to extend range, increase payload capacity and reduce charging times. Cycle life requirements for drone applications are also lower than those for electric vehicle batteries, making this a logical and achievable first market entry point.
Work is progressing on process optimisation and defining a scalable manufacturing pathway. Development toward the higher cycle life thresholds required for EV battery applications continues in parallel.
CTO Peter Yaron said:
“SiNTL™ has a genuinely differentiated position – not just in performance but in how simply it can be manufactured. We’re now moving beyond pure materials development and into the next phase – aligning our experimental program with real-world applications and defining what a scalable production process looks like.”