IE-SOAR 800 hydrogen fuel cells for drones

IE-SOAR fuel cells replace your battery and unlock long endurance flight

IE-SOAR 800 hydrogen fuel cells for drones

IE-SOAR™ 800 is Intelligent Energy’s fuel cell module optimised for VTOL and fixed wing applications. Using our lightweight fuel cell technology and a modular structure, our 800W module offers greater flexibility to the end user and extends time in the air.

  • Enable previously impossible applications – your business is no longer constrained by flight time.
  • Unlock BVLOS operations – BVLOS makes sense with the range provided by fuel cells.
  • Increase operational efficiency – spend more time in the air and achieve more.
  • IE-SOAR fuel cell modules for UAVs enable your fleet to fly significantly longer.

Our hydrogen fuel cells for UAVs 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 systems and can be refuelled in minutes.

 

Benefits of hydrogen fuel cells for drones

  • Designed for safety and reliability – single point failure tolerant and built-in power system redundancy.
  • Direct battery replacement – 6S to 12S compatible.
  • 1000-hour commercial warranty

Fuel cells versus batteries

Feature IE-SOAR 800 Battery alternatives
Weight 1.45kg Hydrogen FC tech is much lighter than Li battery tech, meaning more power and energy in the same weight
Energy density 600-800Wh/kg 200-250Wh/kg
Flight time Up to 7 hours The average flight time range of a battery-powered fixed wing VTOL platform is 40 to 120 minutes
Refuelling/recharge time < 3 minutes A lithium‑ion battery usually takes between 1 and 4 hours to fully charge, depending on the battery size
Cold weather performance -5°C to +40°C Performance significantly reduced in cold conditions due to battery limitations

Applications of hydrogen fuel cells for drones

  • Parcel delivery
  • Linear Inspection
  • Cinematography
  • Civil Inspection
  • Agriculture
  • Military Surveillance
  • LiDAR and Mapping

Summary Product Information

Maximum continuous power 800W
Peak power 7500W – hybrid battery dependent
Output voltage (DCDC regulated) Configurable between 24V and 48V
Fuel cell power module dimensions (fuel cell) 230.5 x 108.4 x 119.8mm
Fuel cell power module dimensions (control box) 202.2 x 107 x 45.15mm
Fuel cell power module mass 1450g
Hydrogen regulator mass 315g
Maximum regulator (cylinder) pressure 350 bar/5000 psi
Maximum cylinder mass 10kg
Environmental operating conditions operating temperature -5°C to 40°C
Maximum altitude 3000m

* Please refer to the datasheet for the full product specification.

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