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Badland Batteries Opens North Dakota Drone Battery Factory

October 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Badland Batteries opens 80,000-square-foot drone battery cell factory.
Facility produces lithium-ion pouch cells for drones and defense platforms.
Plant uses domestic and allied raw materials.
Badland Batteries aims to reduce US dependence on foreign battery sources.

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Strategic Implications

The opening of Badland Batteries' facility may signal a shift towards domestic drone battery production in the US, which could reduce dependence on foreign sources and enhance national security. This development suggests a growing trend towards reshoring critical industries and creating meaningful careers in the US.

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What Happened

Domestic Drone Battery Production Expands With New Facility

Badland Batteries has opened a new 80,000-square-foot facility in Fargo, North Dakota, to produce lithium-ion pouch cells for drones, defense platforms, and autonomous systems. The plant combines automated and manned equipment to build battery cells using domestic and allied raw materials. According to Badland Batteries, more than 80% of batteries and critical materials used in autonomous systems are manufactured overseas, creating significant supply chain vulnerabilities for the US. The facility’s opening was reported by DRONELIFE.

Source | Originally Published: October 13, 2026

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