California-based green energy startup HyPoint and aircraft developer Piasecki Aircraft Corporation have announced they are partnering to develop hydrogen fuel cell systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) applications.
HyPoint Partners With Piasecki Aircraft To Deliver eVTOL Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Key Takeaways:
- HyPoint and Piasecki Aircraft are partnering to develop advanced, FAA-certified hydrogen fuel cell systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) applications.
- These zero-carbon fuel cell systems promise significantly higher energy density (4x Li-ion) and specific power (2x existing HFCs), along with reduced operating costs compared to turbine rotorcraft.
- The initial $6.5 million phase focuses on integrating five 650kW systems into Piasecki's PA-890 compound helicopter, aiming to create the world's first crewed hydrogen-powered helicopter.
- The partnership targets rapid development, with full-scale systems ready for certification testing by 2024 and broader market availability to other eVTOL manufacturers by 2025.
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