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PAG's advanced technology, and experience of methods for the storage and provision of power, can often be applied to create custom-made portable power solutions for companies in other industries. A good example of this is a system recently developed for SkyShips Ltd.

SkyShips Ltd, based in the UK, specialises in sophisticated unmanned lighter-than-air airships.



A variety of aircraft are available, ranging from small standard design external remote controlled airships for advertising or camera platform work, to highly sophisticated computer controlled bespoke designs such as the X-plorites, which were flown in the Millennium Dome.

 

The company required custom-built battery packs to power both the main motors of its airships and the radio equipment. PAG designed and constructed these battery packs, incorporating technology used in its SuperPack and Time Battery products. Lightweight Lithium-Ion batteries were specified to power the on-board radio, while tough Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries were required to satisfy the high current demanded by the motors.




  


For the radio batteries, the ideal solution was to use PAG L75 and L95 Lithium-Ion ENG batteries in conjunction with PAG's Digital battery information system, PAG System RTI. With this system, SkyShips was able to power the remote-control unit and accurately monitor the run-time of the batteries from the ground.

System RTI provides instant battery status recognition and run-time information displayed in hours, minutes and seconds. PAG was the first battery manufacturer to develop an in-the-viewfinder run-time display that provided this level of accuracy.


SkyShips say:

"We have worked closely with PAG on various projects. PAG carefully assessed each requirement and supplied suitable battery packs for our somewhat different applications. PAG’s automatic battery chargers have proved essential to our operations, and the RTI system enables us to monitor battery conditions during flights, ensuring continued safe operation of our airships.”