Industrial drone fleets conducting power line inspections, pipeline surveys, and agricultural mapping require rapid turnaround between missions. When the ground charging system fails, the entire fleet operation grinds to a halt:
Extended charging downtime reducing daily mission count
Voltage regulation issues causing incomplete or unsafe battery charges
Charging system overheating in outdoor field environments
Incompatible voltage levels between generator output and drone battery packs
Battery degradation from poor charge quality, shortening service life
Field charging stations operate in harsh conditions — remote locations without climate control, extreme temperatures, dust, rain, and power input instability from portable generators. The DC-DC conversion stage between the power source and drone battery packs is the critical link that determines charging efficiency and battery health.
The MDN6000-360S96 is a high-power isolated DC-DC converter designed for demanding power conversion applications, including drone ground charging stations and mobile power systems.
Key Specifications:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Input Voltage | 360VDC (Range: 280–500VDC) |
| Output Voltage | 96VDC |
| Output Current | 62.5A |
| Output Power | 6000W |
| Efficiency | 93% |
| Isolation | Input-output dual electrical isolation |
| Communication | CAN bus |
| Cooling | Fan cooling + internal thermal potting |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 301 × 261 × 124mm |
Multiple ultra-high voltage input ranges available:
| Option | Input Voltage Range |
|---|
| Standard | 280–500VDC |
| Extended Range 1 | 350–750VDC |
| Extended Range 2 | 400–850VDC |
| Extended Range 3 | 600–1100VDC |
| Extended Range 4 | 900–1500VDC |
Power options from 3000W to 6000W. Contact us for customization.
The sealed aluminum housing with full internal potting provides robust defense against:
Dust and sand in field environments
Rain and humidity at outdoor charging sites
Vibration from generators and vehicles
EMI from nearby power infrastructure
Drone ground charging stations must convert variable high-voltage DC from generators or grid connections into precisely regulated 96V output for drone battery packs — quickly, safely, and reliably.
6000W fast charging capability — delivers high-current charging to minimize turnaround time, enabling more missions per day per drone.
96VDC regulated output — matches the charging voltage requirements of common industrial drone battery packs, ensuring complete and safe charges every cycle.
Ultra-wide input range (280–500VDC) — accepts varying input voltages from portable generators, vehicle power systems, or grid connections, with additional ranges up to 1500VDC for high-voltage power sources.
93% high efficiency — minimizes energy waste and heat generation, critical for outdoor charging stations without active cooling infrastructure.
Dual electrical isolation — separates the input power source from the battery charging output, protecting both the charging station operator and the expensive drone battery packs from fault conditions.
IP65 + full potting — field-ready — the weatherproof and vibration-resistant design enables deployment in outdoor field environments without additional enclosures, reducing system complexity and cost.
CAN communication — enables integration with battery management systems for real-time monitoring of charge status, voltage, current, and temperature, supporting smart charging protocols.
Built-in protections:
Input undervoltage protection — prevents charging from unstable power sources
Input overvoltage protection — safeguards against generator voltage spikes
Overtemperature protection — ensures safe operation in hot field environments
Output overcurrent protection — prevents battery damage from excessive charge current
Short-circuit protection — isolates faults to protect the entire charging system
For industrial drone fleet operations, ground charging reliability directly determines daily productivity and battery service life.
The MDN6000-360S96 combines 6000W fast charging power, 96V regulated output, ultra-high voltage input with five range options, dual electrical isolation, IP65 field-ready protection, 93% high efficiency, and CAN communication into a rugged DC-DC converter purpose-built for drone ground charging and mobile power applications.
For more details, custom configurations, or to request a sample, contact our engineering team.
