Allient Inc (Allient) has debuted a new, modern electronic speed controller (ESC) for drone propulsion systems with next-gen technology and features.

The Vyxalon Apex Drone Drive improves propulsion efficiency as well as reliability and flight performance for drones used in mission-critical applications.

Next-generation features of this ESC include:

• Advanced Gallium Nitride (GaN) power technology
• High-speed sensorless and encoder-based Field-Oriented Control (FOC)
• Thermal and energy efficiency
• Low noise and vibration during operation
• Field-programmable tuning

Ideal for drone platforms in defense, industrial, agriculture and robotics applications, Allient’s Vyxalon Apex Drone Drive also features:

• Protection and diagnostic features
• Compact electronics
• Support for various communication interfaces 

Allient Rochester General Manager Jesse Dowd said, "The Vyxalon Apex Drone Drive is a significant step forward in our commitment to precision motion control for unmanned systems."

Dowd continued, "As drone technology advances, our customers require higher efficiency, power density, and reliability in mission-critical environments.”

“The Apex Drone Drive delivers exactly that, giving next-generation UAS platforms the performance edge they need,” added Dowd.

The Vyxalon Apex Drone Drive will meet National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supply chain requirements and will be included in the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue UAS Framework / Catalog.