FARGO, N.D. (January 13, 2025) — Packet Digital announced that it has been awarded an additional contract by the U.S. Navy to continue its development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) smart batteries, chargers, and power systems. The contract was awarded as a follow-up to the $8.5 million contract Packet Digital received in December 2022 […]
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Packet Digital in the News
North Dakota APEX Accelerator features Packet Digital
“The North Dakota APEX Accelerator collaborates with Packet Digital, assisting with complex contracting requirements and regulatory changes.”
N.D. Rep. Greg Stemen interviews CEO Terri Zimmerman
“Packet Digital CEO Terri Zimmerman joins North Dakota Rep. Greg Stemen on ‘The Steve Hallstrom Show’ at The Flag WZFG on April 20 to discuss battery cell manufacturing.”
Bakken wastewater could mean less dependency for lithium
“Packet Digital has been working on standing up an “ally supply chain” to provide lithium from allied countries, including a supply chain within North Dakota.”
The Bridge interview with Packet Digital CEO Terri Zimmerman
“Zimmerman shares insights on leadership, innovation and building mission-critical power solutions in North Dakota with The Bridge — a FMWF Chamber of Commerce publication.”
News Releases
AFRL Awards Packet Digital $7.2M Contract to Build Space Power Solutions
FARGO, N.D. (September 25, 2024) – Packet Digital is excited to announce it has been awarded an additional $7.2 million as part of its contract with the Air Force Research Lab to build space power solutions. After successfully completing an initial $8-million contract with AFRL in which Packet Digital built a high-powered SmallSat power converter, the follow-on contract was awarded. […]
Site selected for Packet Digital’s drone battery cell manufacturing facility
FARGO, N.D. (July 1, 2024) — Packet Digital is one step closer to fulfilling its mission of supplying U.S.-made drone battery cells for its customers. On June 20, the company officially secured the location for its future battery cell plant in Fargo, North Dakota. With the location and building in place, Packet Digital will begin construction on the facility […]
North Dakota leaders talk UAS and more at Packet Digital
FARGO, N.D. (June 3, 2024) — Packet Digital was the location for a thought-provoking discussion with North Dakota gubernatorial candidates Kelly Armstrong and Tammy Miller on May 30. The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council organized this unique UAS-focused event and selected our manufacturing facility in north Fargo as the location. […]
Battery Storage Container Field Test a Rousing Success
FARGO, N.D. (May 15, 2024) — Packet Digital takes battery safety seriously, and as such, tests its products thoroughly. As part of our goal to make ship-to-shore and ship-to-ship drone missions safe and reliable for the U.S. Navy, we put our high safety standards into practice with a battery storage container field test. We spent a day putting our containers through rigorous conditions […]
Packet Digital to build battery cell factory in North Dakota
FARGO, N.D. (April 18, 2024) — Less than six months after opening its battery assembly facility, Packet Digital, a leading drone battery manufacturer and designer, has its eyes set on the next step — North Dakota’s first battery cell plant, to be built in north Fargo. As the U.S. government pushes to increase domestic production of battery cells, Packet Digital’s planned factory […]
Packet Digital celebrates opening of new manufacturing facility in Fargo with ribbon cutting
FARGO, N.D. (Feb. 2, 2024) — Packet Digital, a leading provider of batteries and charging systems for autonomous systems, announced the opening of its second facility, a 25,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Fargo, N.D. The facility will enable Packet Digital to significantly increase production capacity to meet growing demands for its innovative products. The ribbon-cutting ceremony […]
Packet Digital assembles first circuit board in-house using SMT line at new manufacturing facility
FARGO, N.D. (Jan. 5, 2024) — Packet Digital reached another milestone to begin 2024, with its first circuit board assembled in-house. While custom circuit board design has been part of the company’s profile for years, the installation of a SMT line at its new manufacturing center in Fargo, ushers in a new era for engineering […]