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