Hydrogen-Powered Drone Offers Long Endurance and Modular Design for Multiple Mission Profiles
Heven Drones has unveiled the Raider, a hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to provide extended flight endurance, enhanced payload capacity, and modular adaptability. The company will showcase the new platform at IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi from February 17-21 at Booth #02-A17.
Designed for Multi-Role Operations
The Raider is engineered to meet a variety of mission requirements, featuring a hydrogen-powered endurance of more than 10 hours and a payload capacity of up to 50 lbs (23 kg). Its modular twin-fuselage design improves aerodynamic stability and enables quick configuration changes without extensive recalibration. Additional features include vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), rapid assembly within 15 minutes, and a modular battery system for improved hovering capabilities.
“The launch of the Raider reflects our mission to enhance operational capabilities for a broad range of missions,” said Benzion Levinson, Founder & CEO of Heven Drones. “The platform’s ability to deliver long endurance with a high payload capacity, combined with hydrogen-powered sustainability, opens new possibilities for reconnaissance, tactical operations, and logistics. The H2D family of drones have already been validated in operational environments, thus, the Raider is designed to provide reliable performance while offering operators the adaptability needed in today’s dynamic scenarios.”
Stealth and Energy Independence
In addition to endurance and payload capabilities, the Raider offers near-silent operation with low thermal and acoustic signatures, making it well-suited for sensitive missions. Its ability to monitor large areas with multi-platform, multi-sensor configurations enhances its effectiveness for persistent surveillance and force protection. On-site hydrogen generation further supports energy independence, enabling continuous operations in remote or resource-limited environments.
The Raider is designed for applications such as tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), contested logistics, and air-launch effects. Its engineering focuses on efficiency and reliability, offering over 1,000 operational hours between overhauls. This design minimizes maintenance requirements and enhances operational readiness.
For more information, visit Heven Drones.
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