H6 Hydrone

Carrier H6 Hydrone

Hybrid electric drone powered by our hydrogen fuel cell.

The Carrier H6 Hydrone is our all-new hybrid electric drone powered by our hydrogen fuel cell.

The Carrier H6 Hydrone is equipped with Intelligent Energy’s 2.4kw FCPM (fuel cell power module). The recommended payload is 3kg allowing for up to 2.5hrs of flight.  The max payload is 5kg allowing up to 1.5hrs of flight.

The Carrier H6 Hydrone can be configured to carry scientific grade sensors, such as multispectral cameras, professional DSLRs for cinematography, and LiDAR.  The H6 Hydrone provides hybrid flight times while maintaining the nearly silent operation of an electric platform.

Features

Adaptable, Dynamic, Versatile

Easy Mission Planning

Intuitive GCS Telemetry

Transform Your Aerial Operations

Upgrade to the H6 Hydrone Carrier for unmatched flight endurance and efficiency. Experience hydrogen-powered performance with extended flight times and superior payload capacity.

Applications

Unleash The Potential

Specifications

Technical Excellence

The Carrier H6 Hydrone (H6H2) is equipped with Intelligent Energy’s 2.4kw FCPM (fuel cell power module)

H6 Hydrone (H6H2)

  • Max Payload 11 lbs | 5 kg
  • Diagonal Wheelbase 1590 mm
  • Folded Diagonal Wheelbase 658 mm
  • Propeller Size 29"
  • All-Up Weight 8.5kg (Empty); 14.5kg (with generator/FCPM)
  • Max Take-Off Weight 55 lbs | 25 kg
  • Max Speed 33.6 mph | 15 m/s
  • Flight Time 2 hours with 5kg payload (14.4L H2 Cylinder)
  • Voltage 48 V
  • Fuel Cell 10.8L 350bar Cylinder
  • Fuel Type Hydrogen Gas (H2)

Powerplant

  • Generator IE SOAR Fuel Cell Power Module (FCPM)
  • Max Continuous Power 2.4 kW
  • Max Instantaneous Power 2.7 kW
  • Auxiliary Power 12 v, 24 V, 48 V Power Ports
  • Refueling Equipment Pneumatic-Driven Gas Boosters
  • Fuel Cell 10,8 L 350 bar (Anti-Spark) Cylinder
  • Fuel Type Hydrogen Gas (H2)
  • Safety Features - Dual redundant FCPM power system
    - Hydrogen Gas % Monitoring
    - FCPM Health monitoring

Operation and Environmental

  • Operation Temp -5 C to 40 C | 23 F to 104 F
  • Max Operational Wind Speed 25 mph | 11 m/s
  • Service Ceiling AMSL 12,000 ft | 3658 m (Payload Dependant)
  • Service Ceiling AGL 400 ft | 122 m (FAA Limited)

Motors and Propellers

  • # Motors 6
  • Equivalent KV KV100 Motors
  • Optimal RPM 2200 - 2800 RPM
  • Motor Configuration HEXA X
  • Propeller Material Carbon Fiber with Aluminum Hub
  • Propeller Dimensions 29.2 in x 9.2 in

Command and Control

  • Harris C-GCS -19 in Dual HD Display
    - Hands-on Throttle-and-Stick (HOTAS)
    - Freq: 902 - 928 MHz
    - 12 Channel Functionality
  • hereLink - Handheld Remote
    - 5.5 in Display
    - Freq: 2.4 GHz (ISM)
    - 32 Channels Functionality
    - NDAA Compliant

Flight Controller

  • Flight Controller Cube Orange
  • Data Transmission Range 12.5 mi | 20 km (Ideal Conditions)
  • Firmware Custom ArduPilot
  • Takeoff and Landing Autonomous or Manual Control
  • Flight Tracking ADS-B (Receiver)
  • Safety Features - Triple Redundant IMU
    - Redundant Power Supply

Battery

  • Battery Type 6s2p LIPo (2x Batteries)
  • Peak Battery Voltage 50.4 V
  • Nominal Battery Voltage 44.4 V
  • Battery Life Cycle 250 Flights
  • Battery Connector XT90-S (Anti-Spark)

View the H6 Hydrone brochure

Request more information