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WHY HYDROGEN-POWERED DRONES ARE ESSENTIAL IN DEFENSE APPLICATIONS



The use of drones in defense applications is projected to double from 2020
numbers. Among the new drone technologies pushing this growth, hydrogen-powered
drones, which have become increasingly essential for defense due to their
ability to sustain flight for longer periods of time (as compared to
battery-powered or other fuel methods), as well as other advantages such as cost
savings, efficiency, and environmental friendliness. However, before deploying
these hydrogen-powered drones at a larger level in the defense industry, a few
challenges need to be overcome. Perhaps the biggest is the need for fast-fills
and portability.


POTENTIAL USES FOR HYDROGEN-POWERED DRONES IN DEFENSE APPLICATIONS

Hydrogen-powered drone technology is slowly becoming one of the most common
forms of aerial vehicles used by organizations in the defense industry. Because
drones have an acoustic and vibration signature ideal for surveillance and recon
missions, they are often used in military operations. Long-range flying and the
ability to refuel faster from various locations gives the military the
capability to expand its reach and operations.

By using hydrogen-powered drones, security forces can monitor suspicious targets
from further distances than ever before. As well as providing enhanced
surveillance capabilities, they also provide a higher level of accuracy when it
comes to inspection tasks such as explosive disposal or hazardous material
handling. Drones have become increasingly popular in this application due to the
lower costs, but inspection can often take longer due to shorter flight times
and the need to constantly refuel with more popular methods. Hydrogen-powered
drones create increased efficiency for inspections allowing for longer flight
times and easier refuelling, ultimately saving time and money.

Another use for hydrogen-powered drones is for search and rescue operations. The
technology has been proven successful in providing life-saving aid during
natural disasters like floods and earthquakes when access to remote areas was
difficult or impossible to access with traditional transportation methods. In
rescue missions, time is of the essence. A drone’s ability to remain in
operation for longer distances at a time is crucial to a successful mission.


OVERCOMING FLIGHT TIME AND FUELING CHALLENGES

Despite its vast potential uses and advantages, there are still some challenges
that need to be addressed before hydrogen-powered drones can be deployed at
greater levels in the defense industry. One of the biggest obstacles is
refueling logistics which remain an obstacle since no fuelling infrastructure
exists yet that could support large scale deployment of these drones.
Additionally, because of the nascent state of this industry and its highly
advanced capital-intensive nature, it can seem too risky for some investors.

Addressing some of these challenges related to hydrogen fuelling, companies like
Haskel, manufacture portable charging systems, that make fueling easier in
remote and mobile environments, making it an ideal solution for the defense
industry. With a focus on fast-fills and portability, portable gas charging
systems like Haskel’s offer rugged, proven and reliable performance for military
drone operators. Because it’s mobile and easy to use, refuelling can be done
essentially anywhere. Compared to the electrolyser and cryogenic alternatives,
hydrogen refuelling offers cost savings and provides twice the range of cascade
refuelling.

Haskel’s portable refuelling kit for UAV’s is a robust and versatile design. The
kit can be taken anywhere, and therefore eliminates the need for the drone to
return to the original launch site. Instead, the drone can fly longer in one
direction, fuel up when it gets there with the Haskel UAV-RS, and then continue
operation. This simple, easy-to-use refuelling gives drone operators
flexibility, significantly widening drone capabilities in any application. Other
hydrogen refuelling solutions available today can be very heavy and immobile.
Haskel’s gas compression system is built for reliability, quality, and
practicality. And because it is offered as a complete kit, no extra components
are needed after purchase and the case is durable to protect the components for
years.

While there are still some hurdles remaining before hydrogen-powered drones are
able to truly take off within the defense industry, solutions such as those
developed by Haskel to address the need for fast-fills and portability and show
great promise for the future of Hydrogen drone refueling for applications such
as security and surveillance operations alongside search and rescue efforts
globally.


LOOKING TO USE HYDROGEN REFUELLING FOR YOUR UAV FLEET?

Contact us today for any questions about how this efficient, portable hydrogen
UAV refuelling solution can increase the functionality of your defense drone
applications.

Learn about Haskel’s portable recharging system.



 

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