HevenDrones Unveils 2 Hydrogen-Powered Drones

The company’s new H2D200 and H2D250 models run on hydrogen fuel cells and are designed for everything from last-mile delivery to military resupply.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 12:58 PM ET

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HevenDrones’ H2D200 series drone takes flight. [Courtesy: HevenDrones]

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HevenDrones unveiled two new hydrogen-powered drones, the H2D200 and H2D250, designed for various defense and last-mile delivery applications.
These drones leverage hydrogen fuel cells, offering significantly greater range (up to 405 nm) and longer flight times (up to eight hours) compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries due to their higher energy density and lighter weight.
Developed in partnership with Plug Power, the new models support payloads up to 22 pounds and are intended for a wide array of commercial and defense use cases, from agriculture to military resupply.

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By and large, developers of hydrogen propulsion for aviation are starting by integrating their systems on light GA airplanes. Some are looking at an even smaller aircraft.

At the Monaco Hydrogen Forum on Monday, Israeli manufacturer HevenDrones unveiled two new hydrogen-powered drones designed for everything from defense to last-mile delivery. The company introduced the H2D200 series, which comprises two models: the H2D200 and H2D250.