Power Delivery Solutions for Media and Entertainment Drones

This case study details the challenges faced by media and entertainment drones, which must carry heavy payloads while maintaining safety, reliability, and compactness. The document outlines the key goals for an effective power delivery solution, including the need for a lightweight design that supports multiple configurations and optimized power delivery for extended operation. It presents Vicor's Zero-Voltage Switching (ZVS) Buck and Buck-Boost products as ideal solutions for these drones, highlighting their wide input and output voltage ranges, high efficiency, and compact size. The ZVS products are designed to meet the power demands of various audio and video equipment, ensuring flexibility and scalability in power delivery networks. The case study emphasizes the importance of high power density and minimal space consumption in future-proofing drone power needs, making these solutions suitable for evolving requirements in the media and entertainment industry.