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.
