343. SAE JA1016: Scaling the Future of UAVs with Battery Interoperability

Podcast: SAE Tomorrow Today · SAE International

Opublikowano: 2026-07-30

From drone delivery to public safety and defense, the next generation of uncrewed aerial vehicles y better batteries, but by better battery standards. Listen in as we sit down with Jeff Yambrick, Chair of the SAE Battery Cell Size Standardization Committee, and Lisa King, Director of Advanced Battery Strategy at Leap Manufacturing, to discuss SAE JA1016 — a new standard designed to simplify battery integration, accelerate commercialization, and strengthen the UAV supply chain. During this conversation, you’ll learn why common battery formats are essential for reducing development costs and creating greater interoperability across commercial and defe...