hytern

Like the Arctic tern, hytern will reach the furthest and fly the longest than any other known commercial drone. The heart of the hytern propulsion system is a hydrogen Proton Exchange Fuel Cell (PEMFC) . The hytern fuel-cell is optimised for long-range and high endurance airborne applications. Technology adoption is a significant step towards addressing some of the challenges of living and working in regional and remote Australia. Born out of the cooperation of experts in hydrogen propulsion, drones and radio communications, hytern is set to be another Australian first. Hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion offers a four-fold increase in endurance against battery power and internal combustion engines, whilst producing no greenhouse emissions or pollutants. Inspired by the arctic tern, hytern will fly the longest over unmatched distances, with a zero carbon footprint.