HyFly-VTOL project aims at developing an innovative UAV capable of vertical take-off and landing, powered by state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel cell based hybrid energy system. A working prototype will be created with 25kg take-off mass and 6+ hours of cruise endurance that will combine both fixed-wing and multicopper (flight) capabilities. As a result, the end-product is aimed at being highly energy efficient, agile at low speeds, robust at high flying speeds and lightweight, with a higher range and endurance compared to most of the market rivals.

The above characteristics and technology will make it capable of handling various mission profiles, focusing on linear networks, power line inspection, wind turbine plants, forestry, agriculture, surveillance and more. For each one of these roles, different UAV technology is currently used, with various limitations especially when speaking for missions in difficult environments such us wind turbine plants.

Partners:

• Hystore Tech Ltd (Coordinator)

  SME – Hydrogen Technologies and RES

  Role: R&D on Energy Supply System, Structural D&A

• Konkuk Univeristy – KADA

  University – Konkuk Aerospace Design Airworthiness Institute

  Role: Conceptual and Preliminary design, Flight control system

• Nexcoms

  SME – R&D on Aerospace and automotive parts, FC systems,

  Composite parts, Avionics

  Role: FC development, Subsystem development, Flight testing