ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The International
Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2017) was unveiled
today at Abu Dhabi national
exhibition center. Together with
CATIC at the exhibition,
drone manufacturer MMC, global leader in industrial and military
drones and developers of the first hydrogen drone,
introduced the next generation of
its hydrogen technology, designed for the military: HyDrone 1800.
The superior product was an immediate
success and attracted a constant stream of visitors.
The carbon-fiber HyDrone 1800 is an almost indestructible aircraft.
Designed for use in the toughest conditions, the drone is wind-resistant,
rain-resistant, cold-resistant and still incredibly
lightweight. Most importantly, HyDrone 1800's hydrogen fuel
cell technology provides a flight endurance of 4 hours or of a
stunning 50+ hours when combined with MMC
tethered technology. The endurance of the hydrogen drone
changes the scope of applications dramatically: most military or
industrial drones currently on the market are limited by flight
times of under 1 hour. HyDrone 1800 achieves the extended flight
time while maintaining altitude limits of 4500 meters – competitive
or better than other similar sized aircraft – and a payload
capacity of up to 5kg.
Hydrogen fuel cell technology is a breakthrough for
drones. The technology is an environmentally friendly
solution towards a drone industry
bottleneck: flight endurance. Constructed for safety and
durability, an auxiliary lithium battery starts the fuel cell
and provides a backup source of power for the drone. The
properties of hydrogen fuel not only allow for extraordinary flight
time, but extend the ideal temperature range for
operation. Hydrogen drones can be flown in extreme
temperatures – from -10 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius.
"This technology is the next step forward for military grade
drones," says MMC's founder Lu Zhi
Hui. "It's safe, it's effective, it's proven – and the
endurance is unmatched by other power sources. "
Payloads can be changed quickly and easily. Operators may
choose from payloads including a thermal imaging camera, low light
camera, laser equipment, or zoom camera; making the system ideal
for many military applications. HyDrone 1800 can be used for
intelligence gathering, border patrol, aerial fire support,
laser designation, or battle management services to tactical
military operators. MMC also offers packaged solutions in
target acquisition and reconnaissance technology (ISTAR).
About MMC: MMC is a leading manufacturer of commercial and
industrial drones focused on enhancing productivity, improving work
safety and efficiency. In 2016, MMC launched the first commercial
hydrogen-fueled drone, followed by the first commercial tethered
drone. MMC is not only a leader in drone design and manufacturing,
but is a pioneer in the use of ecofriendly hydrogen cell
energy.
To learn more about the Hydrogen fuel cell drone, visit
http://www.mmcuav.com/
Or Contact: info@mmcuav.com
Phone: +86 755 8607 4603