This pilotless VTOL took its first hydrogen-fueled test drive

Instead of trying to make batteries better, researchers are using liquid hydrogen for alternative lightweight power.
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Australian researchers are substituting traditional electric batteries for compressed and liquid hydrogen in long-range drones. These new fuel cells are lighter, and can go farther than conventional electric power, giving their unmanned drones a range of over 500 miles with just 55 pounds of hydrogen on board.


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