Honeywell, NREL Develop Solid Hydrogen Storage For UAVs

Combined with a fuel cell, solid hydrogen cartridge would extend UAV endurance and avoid emissions.

Credit: Honeywell
Honeywell has partnered with the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to flight test a solid-state hydrogen storage system in a fuel-cell-powered uncrewed aircraft. The system could provide the range and payload of larger combustion-engine-powered UAVs without the noise, vibration and...
Graham Warwick

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