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Fuel Cell Power for UAVs

IE-Soar™ 2.4kW

Lightweight fuel cell power module for UAVs and other portable applications
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IE-Soar™ 2.4kW is our latest product for UAVs and has the highest output in the range. The IE-Soar™ 2.4kW is modular which means two modules can be connected in parallel to give an output of 4.8kW. No additional hardware is needed to do this.

 

This provides a unique solution to extend flight times of UAVs presently constrained by the limitations of batteries. Flight durations of over three times that provided by batteries have been achieved and fuel cells provide a natural solution for manufacturers moving to larger UAVs and heavier payloads. The air cooled 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 based systems and can be refuelled in a few minutes.

Applications
  • Survey and inspection

  • Search and rescue

  • High quality aerial photography

  • Precision agriculture

  • Parcel delivery

  • Warehouse inventory

  • Law enforcement

  • Military

  • Robotics

  • Portable power

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Key Product Specifications
General
Maximum continuous power
2400W
Peak power
Up to 8000W
Output voltage (DCDC regulated)
Configurable between 50V and 70V
Fuel Cell Power Module (FCPM)
Dimensions
128 × 442 × 233mm
Weight
4400g
Hydrogen Regulator
Weight
250g
Maximum regulator (cylinder) pressure
350 bar/5000 psi
Output pressure
0.5 bar ± 0.25 bar/7 psi ± 3 psi
Maximum cylinder mass
10kg
Dimensions (per battery)
135 × 40 × 40mm
Default Hybrid batteries
Configuration
2 × 6S in series
Weight (per battery)
535g
Capacity (per battery)
3300mAh
Peak power
4800W
Environmental operating conditions
Startup temperature
5°C to 40°C
Operating temperature
-5°C to 40°C
Maximum altitude
5000m
Storage temperature
-10°C to 70°C
System warranty
1000 hours
Safety features
Dual redundant power system and backup battery
Certification of IE-Soar™ 2.4kW
CE and FCC
Other features
Internal data storage for firmware update, performance and diagnostics
SD card
Communication protocol to UAV or accessories
UART / CAN
Output electrical connector
Ring Terminal / AS150
Example Integration
UAV
DJI M600 PRO
Gryphon HX-1600
Gryphon XQ-1400XS
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