Hargrave Technologies
About
About Hargrave Technologies
Hargrave Technologies develops and manufactures electronic speed controllers for brushless motors in UAV, automotive, space and other demanding powertrains. Its product range includes the microDRIVE LP controller, specified for a 15–60 V input range, 60 A continuous current, 110 A burst current and a 94 g base weight.
The controller sits between the vehicle's power source and motor, with firmware and interfaces including DroneCAN, ARINC 825, DShot and PWM supporting different airframe and mobility integrations. Hargrave also offers off-the-shelf products and bespoke electronics/software variants, manufactured in Australia with NDAA-compliant options. Exact current, voltage, cooling and communication requirements remain product-specific.
Operations
Operating use
- Commercial activity
2026-08-15 - Hargrave reports that its UAS power electronics are supplied across more than 50 countries. - Hargrave product reach
Source - Operating use
2026-08-15 - Hargrave reports its power electronics have powered more than 9,994 aircraft. - Hargrave-powered aircraft
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Operating milestones
- Operating milestone
2026-08-15 - Hargrave reports more than 999,000 cumulative flight hours across aircraft using its power electronics. - Hargrave-powered aircraft
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Team
- Tony Bazouni - Managing Director - Leads Advanced Power Drives.
Timeline
Events
- 2026-03-02 - Product Launch - Hargrave launches microDRIVE MP motor controller for medium VTOL platforms
The microDRIVE MP is a 60 V, 120 A motor controller. The controller is optimized for medium VTOL and helicopter applications. The product supports high-current UAS propulsion with avionics integration.
Source - 2026-02-03 - Product Launch - microFLUX 2MP adds dual-output high-current UAS power supply option
The product provides two independent outputs with 32 digitally selectable voltage levels. It targets high-power UAS applications such as large servos and evolving payload requirements. The unit includes real-time telemetry, data logging and integrated protection mechanisms for aircraft integration.
Source - 2025-11-25 - Product Launch - Hargrave launches microFLUX 4LP smart power supply for UAS
The microFLUX 4LP adds real-time power monitoring and DroneCAN telemetry for aircraft systems. The system provides configurable low- and high-voltage channels for UAS payload and subsystem integration. Hargrave positioned the product as a Western-made, NDAA-compliant power supply manufactured in Sydney.
Source - 2025-02-25 - Product Launch - Hargrave launches nanoDRIVE 4LPi 4-in-1 ESC for high-volume UAS
The nanoDRIVE 4LPi is a 4-in-1 electronic speed controller for high-volume UAS operations. The product is NDAA-compliant and manufactured in Australia. The launch targets scalable propulsion electronics for unmanned aircraft production.
Source - 2023-11-20 - Award - Advanced Power Drives receives Australian defence manufacturing grant
Grant amount reported as A$278,936. Funding supports domestic manufacturing of flight-critical UAS electric motor controllers. Announcement names APD as now known as Hargrave Technologies.
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Context
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Context tags
- UAV propulsion component supplier - Stack Layer - Products are motor controllers for UAS propulsion applications.
- Component supply - Commercial Stage - Motor-controller products and manufacturing evidence support component-supplier classification.
- Industrial power conversion - Capability - ESC and motor-controller work maps to power-conversion capability.