UAV Fuel Cell Module Fly Longer Fly Further Achieve More
The use of professional Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has grown significantly in recent years. Owing to the constraints of traditional battery technology flight time remains limited. The industry needs a viable alternative to address this problem. Endurance power module for professional UAVs Intelligent Energy s fuel cell systems run on hydrogen and ambient air to produce clean DC power in a simple, cost effective, robust and lightweight package. They have a higher energy to mass ratio than battery systems and can be refuelled in minutes. By replacing the battery with a fuel cell module you can maximise productivity and minimise downtime meaning you can fly longer, fly further and achieve more. The modules are scalable and can be integrated into your UAV platform without compromising payload placement, providing a natural solution for a wide range of industries using multi-rotor, fixed wing or proprietary designed UAVs. Intelligent Energy s hydrogen fuel cell technology enables your UAV fleet to fly significantly longer and can improve the run-time of other mass sensitive electrically powered technology. Longer flight time Less downtime Increase productivity About Intelligent Energy Intelligent Energy delivers clean energy solutions for the UAV, automotive and stationary power markets. We embed our fuel cell stack compared to batteries with rapid refuelling a one stop solution technology into products in co-operation with key industry partners to create solutions which extend their capabilities. We are a global business operating out of our UK base, with additional operations currently in the US, Japan, India, China and France. Intelligent Energy Holdings plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: IEH.L).
65W modules can be combined to create higher power systems Accurate fuel level monitoring Designed in accordance with CE The modules provide a cost effective, optimised, operational solution Fuel cell module UAV The fuel cell modules can be integrated into a variety of UAVs including multi-rotor and fixed wing Design your own application specific UAVs that integrate the fuel cell module for optimal flight times Can directly replace your battery in most existing applications antenna computer / sensor camera sensor Flexibility The fuel cell module has multiple mounting points for maximum application flexibility and can be configured for installation onto multiple airframes with minimal effort 4 easy steps to achieve longer UAV flight time E F Cylinder refuelling Intelligent Energy can introduce you to a number of off the shelf, safe and practical refuelling solutions including: Back to base compressor Portable solutions to provide days of flight time Third party partner agreements Back at base hydrogen generator Hydrogen Hybrid battery Hydrogen cylinders Hydrogen is readily available worldwide from a large number of outlets Variety of certified cylinders to fit a wide range of applications A hybrid fuel cell and battery system optimises performance and flight time Provides power unit redundancy The battery is used to provide peak power when required Cylinder size can be specified based on payload and flight time required Custom cylinders can be commissioned for optimised flight time
Comparison of battery vs fuel cell in typical UAV applications 65W UAV fuel cell module specifications Gravimetric Energy Density Wh/kg 1 8 6 4 2 2 4 Volumetric Energy Density Wh/L Typical Intelligent Energy fuel cell module Fixed wing UAV Multi-rotor UAV Typical UAV LiPo battery pack Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to modify my UAV? No. The 65W module can directly replace your battery in most existing applications. Or you could design a UAV around the unit for fully optimised performance. Options are endless and significantly larger flight times can be achieved. How do I refill the cylinders? Intelligent Energy can introduce you to a number of off-the-shelf, safe and practical refuelling solutions. 6 8 1 How does your module compare to other fuel cell UAV solutions? In these power ranges, we have the most power dense FC stacks in the world. Battery Equivalent [mah] 18 135 9 45 1 2 Fuel Cell Battery Mass [kg] Why is a fuel cell the best choice vs a battery? To maximise flight time the most energy dense solution is a fuel cell. How do I learn more about fuel cell power modules? Speak to one of our team or visit our website at www.intelligent-energy.com When is the technology available? The 65W power module is available to order now. Please speak to us about your specific requirements. 4 5 6 Maximum continuous power 65W Maximum peak power 1W Output voltage configurable 4-6 S/14.8-25.2V Energy capacity (based on 1.5l cylinder @ 3 bar/3mpa) 6Wh Fuel cell module plus 1.5l cylinder energy density 3Wh/kg Fuel cell module 196 84 155mm 75g Total fuel cell module weight/ 196g mass with 1.5l cylinder Default cylinder (1.5l) UN/EU rated type 4 integral lightweight pressure regulator, relief valve, transducer Ø116 238mm 11g US DOT rated type 3 integral lightweight pressure regulator, relief valve, transducer Ø19 255mm 16g Hydrogen connector Lightweight, quick connect, dual safety features Hybrid battery (default can be user selected) Output electrical connector UAV system and fuel cell module (based on DJI Matrice M1 or similar platform) Environmental operating conditions Safety features Other features Included in standard Technology Demonstrator Kit Also available 14 3 2mm 2g Capacity 1mAh Emergency flight time 2 minutes XT-6 Maximum payload (for non weight reduced platform) 5g Maximum flight time with 5g payload 6 minutes Maximum flight time (g payload) 75 minutes Operating temperature 5 to 35 C Maximum altitude 3m System lifetime 1 hrs Meets requirements of IEC-62282-5 Portable Fuel Cells CE FCC Automatic failure detection system and backup battery Modular design, can combine and reorient modules Internal data storage for firmware update, performance and diagnostics SD card Communication port; to UAV fuel cell module or accessories UART, CAN Fuel cell module, standard cylinder, standard hybrid battery, documentation Multiple attachment points, options for on UAV configuration Software development kit Complete reference design Additional sizes of cylinders For more information about our products visit our website: www.intelligent-energy.com To find out how you could benefit from longer flight times, arrange a meeting with a sales representative in your region by emailing: sales@intelligent-energy.com
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