Robinson, Unither Partner On Hydrogen-Electric Helicopters

Graham Warwick August 15, 2024

UB has modified an R44 into a hydrogen-electric proof-of-concept demonstrator (details deliberately obscured).

Credit: Unither Bioelectronics
Unither Bioelectronics is to collaborate with Robinson Helicopter on development of hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered versions of the R44 and R66 for zero-emission delivery of organs for transplantation. The Canadian company is a subsidiary of organ manufacturer United Therapeutics (UT). Having previously...
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