Commercial drones are proving their worth in industries across the globe - but they still suffer from a major limitation. Most rotary aircraft require a great deal of energy to stay airborne: while most battery technologies are heavy for the energy they provide. When energy is transferred into or out of these batteries, heat is generated. That heat is not only wasted … [Read more...] about BSHARK: How a Hydrogen Fueled Drone Can Overcome Flight Limitations
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FlightWave and Intelligent Energy Announce Jupiter: a Hydrogen Drone for Industrial Use
Last week's InterDrone conference saw a lot of new and innovative products announced. One of the most interesting was the result of a partnership between CA-based FlightWave Aerospace Systems, Inc. and UK-based Intelligent Energy: the hydrogen-powered Jupiter-H2. The Jupiter doesn't look like many of the other drones on display. It's not a sleek marvel of aerodynamic … [Read more...] about FlightWave and Intelligent Energy Announce Jupiter: a Hydrogen Drone for Industrial Use
MMC’s Next Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Offers Flight Endurance of Up to 4 Hours
Sponsored by MMC — Chinese company MMC, an industry-leading commercial and industrial drone manufacturer and the innovators behind hydrogen fuel cell technology for drones, have introduced the next generation of their H-1 fuel cell - increasing flight endurance to an impressive 4 hour flight time. Overcoming LiPo Battery Limitations The H-1 Fuel Cell is a drone agnostic … [Read more...] about MMC’s Next Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Offers Flight Endurance of Up to 4 Hours
Hydrogen Drone Manufacturer MMC Moves into U.S.
MMC, a leading provider of high end commercial drones and the manufacturer of the hydrogen drone Hydrone 1800, has opened their first North American office in Portland, OR. Headquartered in China, the company already has offices in Indonesia and India. Mr. Zhihui Lu, MMC's CEO, speaking from his offices in China says: “As MMC’s worldwide operations continue to expand, it … [Read more...] about Hydrogen Drone Manufacturer MMC Moves into U.S.
Space Ship or Tractor? First Look at a Hydrogen Drone
Sponsored by MMC — While this drone may remind you of a space ship - maybe something from Star Wars, Star Trek, FireFly or Lost in Space - MMC, the maker of the HyDrone 1800 commercial hydrogen drone, would like you to be thinking about tractors: John Deere, Kuboto, Ford, or International Harvester. Tough, rugged, durable and ready to work. DRONELIFE recently had the … [Read more...] about Space Ship or Tractor? First Look at a Hydrogen Drone