POCATELLO — A drone battery company that traces its roots to a basement startup celebrated the opening of its Pocatello headquarters and manufacturing facility earlier this month, marking the occasion on International Drone Day with a gathering of local policymakers, business leaders, and company executives.
Titan Batteries hosted the public event on Saturday, May 2, at its facility at 3309 Highway W. The company says it has grown to become the nation’s largest manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for unmanned aerial vehicles, and its leadership expressed enthusiasm about planting roots in Southeast Idaho.
Drone Dominance and National Security at the Forefront
The event centered on Titan’s role in domestic drone manufacturing and the company’s alignment with President Trump’s executive order aimed at expanding American drone capabilities. Company representatives emphasized that Titan’s battery packs are central to efforts to keep drone technology production on U.S. soil.
“Titan Batteries is proud to continue Pocatello’s long tradition of advanced technology manufacturing and make Southeast Idaho the leader in onshoring advanced battery manufacturing,” company representatives said in remarks distributed ahead of the event.
Attendees toured active production lines where USA-engineered military drones are being assembled. Executives discussed the national security implications of Idaho-based manufacturing and the importance of reducing reliance on foreign supply chains for critical defense components. The company specifically cited President Trump’s executive order on American drone dominance as a guiding framework for its operations.
“Titan’s lithium-ion battery packs are powering the race for American drone dominance,” representatives said, describing the facility tour as an opportunity to demonstrate the company’s manufacturing capabilities firsthand.
Local Officials, ISU Representatives Join the Celebration
The opening drew a notable cross-section of regional stakeholders. Attendees included a member of the Idaho House of Representatives, a Bannock County commissioner, and staff from the offices of U.S. Representative Mike Simpson and U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch. Representatives from Idaho State University’s College of Science and Engineering and College of Technology also attended, alongside leadership from the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and other Portneuf Valley business figures.
The company described the assembled group as a “distinguished gathering of policymakers, engineers and local business leaders” and called the occasion a milestone in its growth from a small startup to a nationally recognized manufacturer.
Titan’s expansion into Pocatello adds to a recent wave of manufacturing and technology investment in the region. The Barin Group also recently opened a new facility in Pocatello, signaling continued interest from companies looking to establish operations in Southeast Idaho. Meanwhile, larger redevelopment conversations are ongoing in the area, including a proposal to convert the long-defunct Hoku plant site into an AI data center.
Jobs and Economic Growth for Southeast Idaho
Titan Batteries positioned the Pocatello opening as part of a broader push to bring manufacturing employment back to the United States. Company leadership highlighted the role that Idaho’s industrial base and its academic institutions — particularly ISU — have played in supporting that mission.
“Titan’s journey from a basement startup to becoming the nation’s largest manufacturer of lithium-ion UAV batteries is a testament to the strength of Idaho’s industrial and academic partnerships,” company representatives stated.
The facility’s focus on battery manufacturing for military-grade drones places it at the intersection of domestic defense production and the broader economic development goals that Pocatello officials have long pursued for the city’s industrial corridor.
What Comes Next
Titan Batteries has not publicly announced specific hiring targets or production timelines, but company leadership indicated it intends to grow its Pocatello footprint and contribute to the city’s economy on an ongoing basis. Local officials and business representatives who attended the opening event are expected to continue coordination with the company as it scales operations. Further details on job creation and production capacity are anticipated as the company expands its presence in Southeast Idaho. For additional coverage of regional economic development, visit Idaho News.