DSEI 2025: Galvion Introduces BATLCHRG UX Wireless Charging for drones

Galvion, a company specialising in soldier systems and power management solutions, is introducing a new wireless charging system for unmanned platforms at DSEI UK 2025, which is being held from 9-12 September. The system, called BATLCHRG UX, is designed to provide autonomous power for unmanned vehicles (UxVs) in remote and hazardous environments.

The BATLCHRG UX system provides power through magnetic resonance technology. This technology uses magnetic fields to transfer energy between a transmitter and a receiver that are tuned to the same frequency. This allows power to be transferred wirelessly when the unmanned vehicle lands on a base unit, eliminating the need for a physical connection. The system has a wide charging area, so the UxV doesn’t need to be perfectly aligned with the base. It is designed to work through obstacles such as water, snow, and soil, and can be placed under debris for covert operations, according to the September 4 press release. 

“It’s no secret that power has been a problem for the military as technology increases. We’ve been addressing this issue for the soldier for over a decade, developing intelligent power delivery and management solutions to increase mission efficiency by minimizing battery loads, and physical and logistical burden. The power problem increases exponentially when you start to add in unmanned systems,” Todd Stirtzinger, CEO at Galvion, said.

The system is compatible with various power sources, including solar panels, batteries, and solid fuel cells. It can be operated remotely via radio or satellite. BATLCHRG is also designed to enable new concepts of operation with battery-powered drones and uncrewed systems.

Typically, a small reconnaissance drone that is battery-powered will have a flight time up to an hour, the Parrot Anafi, which is commonly used in defence, has a flight time of 32 minutes, for example. This may be enough for a single reconnaissance mission or to support the initiation of an operation, but it means that several drones are needed to fly multiple orbits to provide continuous reconnaissance.  Even then, drones have to be returned to the operator and recharged or fitted with new batteries, leaving gaps in availability. And depending on the range of the mission, a good portion of that flight time might be consumed travelling to and from the area of operations. 

BATLCHRG UX can be deployed as a series of charging points, allowing unmanned systems to travel between operational areas without needing to return to an operator for recharging. This is intended to increase the endurance of unmanned systems and reduce human exposure to threats, the press release explains. 

The BATLCHRG UX is an expansion of Galvion’s wireless charging capability, which was first demonstrated in a vehicle-mounted scenario in May 2024. This original version, known as BATLCHRG MX, was designed for soldiers, allowing them to charge battery-powered systems wirelessly through a base unit in a vehicle seat. The company has also developed Nerv Centr, which is designed to provide a battery charging capability at the frontline. Like BATLCHRG, it is designed to use any available energy source, and also has the ability to scavenge power from a vehicle battery to recharge the batteries of a drone. 

 Galvion will be exhibiting the system at booth N2-420, along with a range of the company’s capabilities. 

Company Profile: Galvion

Galvion is a global company that designs and manufactures military equipment, including helmet systems, power and data management solutions, and integrated soldier systems. Integrated soldier systems are sets of interconnected equipment designed to improve the performance and survivability of individual soldiers. It has secured several large contracts for its helmets in the past year, with both the USMC and Canadian armed forces, as well as contracts for its Nerv Centr wireless drone charging solution. 

Calibre comment

Todd’s comment on power is correct, and was echoed to Calibre Defence in a recent interview with a retired British Army officer who suggested that modern forces really can’t do anything without power at the frontline. Consider the modern British high-readiness soldier, who might deploy with a personal radio, an Android Tactical Awareness Kit (ATAK – essentially a smartphone), a SMASH electronic sight for their assault rifle, and night vision optics. All of these systems are battery-powered and could leave a soldier vulnerable if they simply run out of power. This might be manageable in a short-duration operation, say 48 hours for instance. But a longer deployment will likely drain many of those batteries, either adding to the logistics burden, or forcing the soldiers to make do without. Recharging when they enter a vehicle, or wirelessly from a solar blanket, could extend their operational duration and likelihood of mission success. 

By Sam Cranny-Evans, published on September 6, 2025. Credit for the lead image is Galvion. It shows the BATLCHRG UX system.