First Flight of Hydrogen-Powered Long-Range Multi-Rotor UAV

According to media reports, the first flight ceremony of "No.1" hydrogen-powered long-range multi-rotor UAV was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is reported that this is the world's first 100-kilometer hydrogen-powered multi-rotor UAV and the world's first mass-produced hydrogen-powered UAV with integrated parachute design. "No.1" is equipped with a self-developed hydrogen fuel cell power system, combined with the exquisite technology of integrated lightweight carbon fiber fuselage, to achieve a perfect balance between strength and lightweight. Its built-in intelligent parachute system and customized four-type carbon fiber hydrogen storage bottle together give the UAV the advantages of ultra-long endurance, extreme low temperature environmental adaptability and zero emission. Remarkably, the empty UAV weighs only 19 kilograms, but it can carry a payload of up to 6 kilograms and achieve a continuous flight of up to 4 hours, showing amazing performance efficiency. One-button autonomous take-off and landing and 100 km over-the-horizon operation capability have completely subverted the operation mode of traditional industrial UAVs and opened a new chapter of long-range, efficient and autonomous operation. In practical application, "No.1" has widely demonstrated its outstanding value, from the precise exploration of oil and gas exploration to the meticulous inspection of power lines, from the rapid response of emergency rescue to the close monitoring of forest protection, to the comprehensive coverage of water conservancy monitoring, all of which show incomparable advantages. It is particularly worth mentioning that its performance is outstanding in continuous long-distance operation and extremely cold environment in the north, and it has become an indispensable assistant in these fields.