(ECNS) -- China's hydrogen-powered drone, jointly developed by the Chengdu branch of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) and Tsinghua University, has completed a 30-hour, day-and-night continuous flight, setting a new domestic record for similar types of aircraft, according to AVIC Chengdu.
This marks the endurance capability of Chinese hydrogen-powered drones has reached an internationally leading level.
The 50-kilogram hydrogen-powered drone achieved a breakthrough in the integrated design technology of flight, power, and control systems based on the output characteristics of hydrogen fuel cells.
During takeoff, the drone innovatively employed autonomous deployment from an unmanned ground vehicle, forming a UAV+UGV unmanned system. This setup completed a scenario demonstration under non-standard runway conditions.
The drone was also equipped with an electro-optical payload during the flight, enabling effective ground surveillance.
Additionally, by utilizing a 5G onboard module and public network resources, the drone can transmit telemetry data and payload imagery in real time to a remote platform, achieving dynamic remote monitoring.
It also enriched the low-altitude economic application of hydrogen-powered drones, advancing new business models in low-altitude economy and green aviation.
AVIC Chengdu is exploring the emerging hydrogen aviation sector by developing new energy aircraft to support green, low-carbon aviation and drive future industry development.
(By Gong Weiwei)
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