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Air cooled hydrogen fuel cell stack for drone applications. 3kW rated power, 1200W/kg power-to-weight ratio. Engineered for extended UAV flight endurance.
Lead time: 6–10 weeks
What is a Fuel Cells for Drone?
A hydrogen fuel cell drone power system replaces or supplements the lithium battery pack in a UAV with a hydrogen fuel cell stack — converting hydrogen gas directly into electricity to drive the motors, with water vapour as the only byproduct. The result is a significant increase in flight endurance: hydrogen fuel cells offer three to five times the energy density of lithium batteries by weight, enabling missions that are simply not achievable with battery power alone.
The HYD series fuel cell stacks supplied by Hydrogenergy are air cooled units specifically rated for aerial and unmanned vehicle applications. With a power-to-weight ratio of 1200W/kg and a power-to-volume ratio of 450W/L, they are among the most compact and lightweight fuel cell stacks available in the 3kW–20kW range. The wide operating temperature range — from -40°C to 40°C — ensures reliable performance in varied outdoor conditions, from cold-weather surveying to high-altitude operations.
HYD series stacks produce DC power output matched to the drone's power bus. A 48V fan system manages thermal regulation. Hydrogen is supplied from a lightweight compressed hydrogen cylinder or cartridge carried on the drone, regulated to the stack inlet pressure of 50kPa (±10%). All stacks have been certified under ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 quality and environmental management systems.