This article published in collaboration with JUIDA, the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association. Robodex and Tokyu Land Corporation are opening a fixed hydrogen drone port on the Seto Inland Sea coast to link Hiroshima's mainland with Osakikamijima and surrounding islands. Robodex and Tokyu Land Corporation have partnered to install Japan's first … [Read more...] about Robodex and Tokyu Land Open Japan’s First Hydrogen Drone Port in Hiroshima
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UK Firm Will Provide Drone Fuel Cells via Robotic Skies
UAV-services provider Robotic Skies is teaming up with UK fuel-cell startup Intelligent Energy to offer expanded, post-sale support for drone fuel cells. Intelligent Energy manufactures very light, power-dense hydrogen fuel cells used for many drone applications, especially projects requiring longer flight times, like drone delivery. “Intelligent Energy fuel cells achieve … [Read more...] about UK Firm Will Provide Drone Fuel Cells via Robotic Skies
Hydrogen-fueled Drones Will Inspect U.S. Gas Pipeline
Public-safety drone consultancy Skyfire Consulting has announced a partnership with UAV company Doosan Mobility Innovation and hydrogen-fuel service provider ReadyH2 to tackle a pipeline-inspection project for an unnamed American company. Doosan will deploy a hydrogen-powered octocopter. The drone sports a hydrogen-powered generator fueling two hours of flight time per … [Read more...] about Hydrogen-fueled Drones Will Inspect U.S. Gas Pipeline
Clean-energy Firm Claims First-ever 3D-printed, Hydrogen-fueled Drone Flight
British clean-tech firm H2GO Power has partnered with Ballard Unmanned Systems in what may be the first-ever test flight of a 3D-printed, hydrogen-powered drone. According to an H2GO Power media release, the flight launched in late August from a test site in Boston. Several tech firms have soared into hydrogen-fuel research as the next generation in drone power systems. … [Read more...] about Clean-energy Firm Claims First-ever 3D-printed, Hydrogen-fueled Drone Flight
Tanks for the Assist: Agreement Will Boost Drone Firm’s Hydrogen Cell Payload
What’s not to love about hydrogen? It’s the most abundant element in the universe; it’s the vital fuel that keeps the sun burning for a few trillion years; and it holds the number-one position on the periodic table. And, as it turns out, hydrogen can also keep drones in the air for longer periods of time. In fact, there are at least 8 Reasons why Hydrogen Will Power the … [Read more...] about Tanks for the Assist: Agreement Will Boost Drone Firm’s Hydrogen Cell Payload
