Research on Key Technologies of Hydrogen Fuel Cell UAV Power Systems

Zhipeng Xu

doi:10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456932.20260704

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Research on Key Technologies of Hydrogen Fuel Cell UAV Power Systems

Volume 7, Issue 4

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Research on Key Technologies of Hydrogen Fuel Cell UAV Power Systems
Research on Key Technologies of Hydrogen Fuel Cell UAV Power Systems
School of Mechanical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Aanhui, 230009, China
Vol. 7, Issue 4, Pages: 182-185(2026)
Published：30 April 2026
DOI：10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456932.20260704
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Xu Zhipeng.Research on Key Technologies of Hydrogen Fuel Cell UAV Power Systems[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2026,07(04):182-185.
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Xu Zhipeng.Research on Key Technologies of Hydrogen Fuel Cell UAV Power Systems[J].Theory and Practice of Science and Technology,2026,07(04):182-185. DOI： 10.47297/taposatWSP2633-456932.20260704.

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Abstract

With the widespread deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in fields such as logistics

power inspection

agricultural plant protection

and public safety

endurance has become a major bottleneck limiting their further development. Traditional lithium batteries have limited energy density

typically restricting medium-to-large UAV flight times to under 40 minutes

which cannot meet the demands of long-endurance

heavy-payload

or continuous operations. Hydrogen fuel cells

with advantages such as high energy density

fast refueling

and zero emissions

are considered a key power technology to break through the UAV endurance bottleneck. This study

based on extensive domestic and international case studies and technical data

systematically analyzes the core technologies of hydrogen fuel cell UAV power systems

focusing on hydrogen storage technologies

thermal management technologies

system integration challenges

and corresponding solutions. By integrating different technical approaches from the United States

Republic of Korea

Europe

and China

this paper proposes a "technology-scenario-cost" triangular adaptation model and constructs system optimization strategies applicable to both civilian and military scenarios. The research results indicate that future breakthroughs in hydrogen-powered UAVs will concentrate on high-density hydrogen storage

lightweight materials

coupled thermal management

and intelligent power distribution. This study provides a theoretical reference for the commercialization

engineering design

and technology selection of hydrogen fuel cell UAVs.

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