IE-SOAR 2.4 hydrogen fuel cells for drones

IE-SOAR™ 2.4 is a lightweight hydrogen fuel cell module for fixed wing, rotary wing and VTOL UAV applications, where battery technology restricts flight time. The fuel cell technology runs on hydrogen and ambient air to produce clean DC power in a cost effective, robust and lightweight package. The fuel cells for drones have a higher energy to mass ratio than batteries, enabling UAVs to fly further for longer and achieve more.

 

  • • Enable previously impossible applications – your business is no longer constrained by flight time.
  • • Unlock BVLOS operations – BVLOS makes sense with the range provided by fuel cells.
  • • Increase operational efficiency – spend more time in the air and achieve more.

 

The IE-SOAR 2.4 fuel cell modules for drones deliver clean power from 800W ;up to 2.4kW with the capability of systems working in parallel to reach higher power outputs. This power range allows us to target a wider range of applications such as mapping and LiDAR, to linear inspection and defence.

 

Benefits of hydrogen fuel cells for drones

  • • Direct battery replacement – 12S to 16S compatible, automatically follows load demand just like a battery.
  • • Designed for safety and reliability – single point failure tolerant and with built in power system redundancy.
  • • Modular – combine systems in parallel higher power systems.

 

Applications of hydrogen fuel cells for drones

  • • Parcel delivery
  • • Linear Inspection
  • • Cinematography
  • • Civil Inspection
  • • Agriculture
  • • Military Surveillance
  • • LiDAR and Mapping

 

Fuel cells vs. internal combustion engines

  • • Clean & zero-emission
  • • Near silent operation
  • • Reduced maintenance & no moving parts. No tuning.
  • • Reduced heat signature of 1/3 compared to ICE

 

Fuel cells vs. batteries

  • • Increased flight time
  • • Faster refuelling
  • • Built in power system redundancy


Applications of IE-SOAR 2.4

  • • Parcel delivery
  • • Linear Inspection
  • • Cinematography
  • • Civil Inspection
  • • Agriculture
  • • Military Surveillance
  • • LiDAR and Mapping

 

Summary Product Information

Maximum continuous power 2400W
Peak power Up to 8000W
Output voltage (DCDC regulated) Configurable between 50V and 70V
Fuel cell power module dimensions (fuel cell) 128 x 442 x 233mm
Fuel cell power module mass 4800g
Hydrogen regulator mass 315g
Maximum regulator (cylinder) pressure 350 bar/5000 psi
Maximum cylinder mass 10kg
Environmental operating conditions operating temperature -5°C to 40°C
Maximum altitude 3000m

 

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