World's 1st Manned Hydrogen Helicopter

HyPoint & Piasecki Helicopter Partnership

                            Source:  HyPoint & Piasecki

Zero Emissions, Hydrogen Flying For Helicopter & eVTOLS

New hydrogen fuel cell technology and a new partnership are putting the development of hydrogen powered, helicopters and eVTOLs on the fast track. California based HyPoint, which is developing turbo-air cooled hydrogen fuel cell systems for aviation, has entered into a collaborative development agreement with helicopter manufacturer Piasecki Aircraft Company.  Their intent is to develop and certify hydrogen fuel cell systems for helicopters and eVTOLS to foster a new era of zero emissions, green flying.

Global eVTOL Marketplace

The two companies will develop a 650 kW hydrogen fuel cell system for Piasecki's eVTOL PA-890 Compound Helicopter.  The vehicle will be the world's 1st, manned, hydrogen powered helicopter.  And the hydrogen fuel cell power system will be customizable for the global eVTOL and helicopter marketplace.  The business potential of this marketplace is significant.  The global eVTOL industry is expected to hit $860 million in 2030, up from $74 million in 2025.

Big Benefits of the New Technology

According to the companies, there are several big benefits from this new hydrogen fuel cell technology:

• Zero emissions
• Four times the energy density of existing lithium ion batteries
• Two times the power of existing hydrogen fuel cell systems
• 50% reduction in the direct operating costs of turbine powered systems.

This new technology is said to radically outperform existing battery and hydrogen fuel cell alternatives.  It could be a big gamechanger for aviation.  To take a look at one of my latest books "The Future of Flying", go to https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B093J89VF5&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_SESV9JWP9ANY9B6VRVX0

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