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[ibug] 28/9/2016 10:06

The world's first Hydrogen fueled Drone HYDrone 1800
2016-04-11


As a world-class hardware developer for multirotor UAVs, MMC launched its first, ground-breaking hydrogen fueled drone on April 10th in Shenzhen, China. HyDrone 1800's new energy keeps it for more than 4 hours in the air without landing goes as far as 100km from the starting point and works in temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius.



LOOKS LIKE A DIFFERENT MARKET SECTOR---INTERESTING THOUGH GIVEN THE IEH CEO IS ENTERING THE CHINESE MARKET...and the only way to do that is through partnering.

[filster] 28/9/2016 09:39

What Fuel Cells are used in the HyDrone?

[bjfanc] 28/9/2016 09:23

Need to speed up MMC has the HyDrone 1800.

[ibug] 28/9/2016 08:30

There is no doubt that IEH was the world's first company to produce embedded fuel cell technology small enough for smart phones and drones.

Therefore IEH are supplying the HFC's imo.

[filster] 27/9/2016 22:47

Just to expand on the Wirth Research article (from Wirth Research website - hxxp://www.wirthresearch.com/news/wirth-research-develops-worlds-first-long-endurance-hydrogen-powered-terrain-mapping-drones.html )

In full :

WIRTH RESEARCH DEVELOPS WORLD'S FIRST LONG-ENDURANCE HYDROGEN-POWERED TERRAIN MAPPING DRONES
Wirth Research HQ, Bicester, Oxon, 23 September 2016 – Wirth Research has been contracted to develop and deliver a unique and bespoke prototype fleet of advanced terrain mapping drones for DERYL Research K.K. - a subsidiary of DERYL Group K.K., based in Japan.

The all-new Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) will be capable of deploying a sophisticated terrain-mapping suite of sensors and on-board data processing capabilities on long-endurance flights over large areas of terrain. To allow the highest possible endurance, and allow the UAS to have zero in-flight emissions, the drone will be powered by an advanced hybrid power system, featuring a hydrogen fuel cell as its primary energy source.

Wirth Research founder and CEO, Nick Wirth, said: “I am delighted to be leading the team on this project. The field of UAS design and development is something we have been working on for some time, and delivering a low-cost, hybrid hydrogen powered terrain mapping drone in a short timescale is exactly the type of challenging project that Wirth Research is able to deliver. Low-cost, high-resolution terrain mapping is something that the world needs right now for many reasons – making this a truly worthy project for us.”

He added: “We have developed and validated some unique aerodynamic technology and flown some amazing UAS systems already. We look forward to the challenge of delivering this fleet in a few months, and to embarking on the next project in this fascinating field.”

The project builds on Wirth Research’s growing UAS knowledge base, with the additional challenge of integrating a hybrid hydrogen fuel cell power system and payload into a unique UAS.

DERYL Group founder and CTO, Peter Majtan, said: “UAS development is one of the fastest growing industrial sectors, but every industry is only as strong as its foundations. There is an urgent need for new sets of rules and regulations governing the airspace allocated for UAS. As this airspace extends from the ground level - detailed 3D terrain maps are needed to clearly define and segregate it - both to ensure safe operations of these unmanned aerial systems and to allow us to administer this airspace for the ever-growing number of uses. These include precision agriculture, construction, forestry and land management, goods transport, search & rescue operations, fire fighting, utility inspections and more.”

He added: “There are multitude solutions for 3D terrain mapping - but none is currently scalable, either logistically or economically, to cover larger areas the size of whole countries, until now. In close collaboration with Wirth Research we have created a solution specifically designed to undertake this mammoth task. Wirth Research brings to this project decades of knowledge, expertise and experience in computer-aided engineering, aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and lightweight composite materials, with impeccable history of delivering some of the most challenging research and engineering projects for the uncompromising worlds of Formula 1 and aerospace / defence sectors. We could not have found a better partner.”

The prototype fleet is scheduled for delivery in 2017 – and will be the first of it’s kind in the world.


Now, there is no mention of IEH in there at all, but surely they are the only ones (allegedly) with the Fuel Cells which are light enough to work in this environment or their IP...

[ibug] 27/9/2016 15:56

LOADS OF NEWS ABOUT HYDROGEN developments, too numerous to post; take a look the world is really going to change imo.

[ibug] 27/9/2016 14:46

Large scale HYDROGEN storage is a great way forward to smooth out renewable energy fluctuations and to provide a secure, constant electricity supply.

[scrutable] 27/9/2016 14:41

The most obvious source of hydrogen is as an energy store created by surplus wind energy, which so often goes to waste , when it overwhelms local networks in high winds. The government pays for NOT producing this waste electricity.

One should in future think of hydrogen in future, not as a fuel, but as a more flexible, re-accessible, energy store than electric batteries, which are increasingly difficult to develop further( speak to Samsung about it!).

[ibug] 27/9/2016 13:19

Solar and wind power is often being used to power hydrogen production. The electrolyte for many fuel cells is sea water mixed with an oxide such as aluminium.

The whole process is far cleaner than fossil fuels.

[filster] 27/9/2016 13:12

No one is disputing that Hydrogen Fuel Cells aren't "clean" but in order to create most Hydrogen it takes a lot of energy at the moment - and that isn't exactly a clean process.

[filster] 27/9/2016 13:11

I bet Wirth Research approached someone to supply Hydrogen Fuel Cell stacks and hopefully (surely??) that should be IEH.

[ibug] 27/9/2016 09:58

Many companies are beginning to embrace hydrogen fuel cells

Several large organizations in the United States are leading the way in the transition toward renewable energy. Hydrogen fuel cells have caught the attention of these organizations, which hope to use these energy systems for a variety of purposes. Notably, many fuel cells are being used to power materials handling vehicles, such as forklifts. These fuel cell forklifts are becoming increasingly common, replacing older forklifts that are powered using lead-acid batteries.

Fuel cells generate clean electricity without producing emissions

Fuel cells have several advantages over traditional batteries. These energy systems generate electricity through the consumption of hydrogen, but they produce no harmful emissions. This makes them ideal for use within enclosed spaces, such as warehouses.

Fuel cells are also more efficient than batteries, allowing forklifts using these energy systems to operate for longer periods of time. Unlike batteries, however, fuel cells lack the comprehensive infrastructure they need to be widely successful.

[ibug] 27/9/2016 09:01

I bet IEH commissioned Wirth Research to build a fleet of drones----very interesting development imo.

[filster] 27/9/2016 08:49

Interesting - Wirth Research are just down the road from me. They used to be be heavily involved in F1.

[ibug] 27/9/2016 08:33

Fuel-Cell Maker’s New Chief Seeks China and Japan in Growth Plan

Jessica Shankleman

September 27, 2016 — 6:00 AM EEST

Intelligent Energy shifts strategy after avoiding insolvency Martin Bloom says its time for technology company to focus

The new chief executive of British fuel-cell maker Intelligent Energy Holdings Plc is seeking to expand sales in Japan and China in a bid to boost revenue after the company almost went bankrupt earlier this year.

Martin Bloom, who replaced Henri Winand in June, also wants to move on from Intelligent’s previous “jack of all trades” strategy, which involved it touting the technology for a wide range of uses from mobile phones to drones and automobiles.
“My focus is what can we do in the next 12 to 18 months and where we can generate revenues,” Bloom said by phone on Monday.

“We’re much more focused than we were and we’ve cut down the number of external programs that don’t seem to have commercial deployment in the short-term.”

The manufacturer lost most of its value in March after failing to raise funds for a deal to install its technology on more than 27,000 telecommunications towers in India. It subsequently announced a “material restructuring” including more 200 job cuts and a refocusing of its strategy to sharpen the focus on products that are ready for market.

Shareholders in June approved a 30 million-pound ($39 million) loan to Intelligent, a lifeline that was necessary to avoid bankruptcy and enabled its biggest shareholder, Meditor Group Ltd., to raise its stake to 72.2 percent.

“If you look over the last few weeks, there’s been some positive signs that investors see the value in the company,” he said. The company held an investor day on Sept. 21, and the new strategy was received “enthusiastically,” Bloom said.

Bloom says he has hired new employees who can expand sales in Japan and China, both of which are increasingly adopting fuel cells for stationary, mobile and diesel replacement to curb pollution.

He expects full-year revenue of more than 90 million pounds ($117 million) for the year fiscal ending Sept. 30, up from 78 million pounds last year.

“In the past the company’s been technology-led, and I’m trying to work out where the technology fits in the energy ecosystem,” he said. “There are several areas that we’re very well situated.”

[ibug] 27/9/2016 08:25

First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Drones Will Fly In 2017, British Company Will Make Them

25 Sep 2016, 12:36 UTC · by Sebastian Toma

Most drones operate entirely on electricity, which is sourced from a battery. Things will change next year, when a British company will introduce a fleet of autonomous hydrogen fuel cell drones.


The drones will not be operated by the average Joe, but have been commissioned by Deryl Research K.K, which is a subsidiary of Japanese Deryl Group K.K. that wants to use them for terrain mapping. The idea behind ordering a fleet of drones was to have a way to cover as much ground as possible with zero in-flight emissions and an extensive range.

According to Wirth Research, the British company that was commissioned to develop and build this fleet, the resulting drones will operate using an advanced hybrid power system, which will be flown using hydrogen fuel cells as its fundamental source of energy.


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[dean windass] 26/9/2016 19:44

If you read back through the posts you'll see there is more than just the Suzuki JDA. IEH can manufacture HFCs but if car manufacturers make their own but include IEH's IP, they get income from the patents. Remember Essential Energy India is IEH's to sell if they want. I'm confident this will stabilise around 14p and drift up from there with small spikes as news is announced. The use of diesel and diesel genarators in lots of applications will decline as HFCs and green alternatives are adopted. I thought Ibugs idea about powering refrigerated containers was exactly the type of industry that will be transformed by HFCs. Of course, IEH have competition but they're bound to get a piece of the action. We still don't know what triggered the jump-in-a-day of 106% and I don't rule out another similar rise if an II or two decide this is a safe bet. IEH may not be spivs great at creating a buzz based on nothing but their products and services are world-class which don't need spivs to market them. If they couldn't sell and the products were pants, I'd be worried.

[dean windass] 26/9/2016 18:37

What encourages me is the way it looks as if nations like the UK that never embraced electric cars will bypass the electric vehicle infraztructure entirely and head for hydrogen straight away. I also presume EU rules on air quality will ztill have to be observed. Even thoze who voted for Brexit will want some EU legislation to be mirrored. Interezting trading today. I expect a steady rise as people try and get into IEH as cheP as possible. How many shares in free float? Not many?

[ibug] 26/9/2016 15:01

More refueling stations opened today; the industry is taking off:

Daimler, Linde and OMV inaugurate new hydrogen station in Metzingen
Added by FuelCellsWorks, September 26, 2016


Daimler, Linde and OMV inaugurate new hydrogen station Nationwide infrastructure development makes further progress: 22 public hydrogen filling stations are already in operation, 8 of them in Baden-Württemberg Co-funding by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) as part of its National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP)  Berlin/Metzingen--Hydrogen-powered vehicles...


Playa del Rey Station Joins Hydrogen Refueling Network

FuelCellsWorks, September 26, 2016

The California Energy Commission welcomed another new hydrogen refueling station to its network.  The Playa del Rey station, now open at 8126 Lincoln Boulevard in Los Angeles, provides Californians with the fueling options they need to consider replacing their petroleum-fueled cars with hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles. Fuel-cell cars, like all-electric plug-in cars, do not emit smog-forming pollution....

[ibug] 26/9/2016 14:36

The Audi article shown earlier demonstrates that the whole industry has started the transformation to using HFC's with all it's advantages in preference to Lithium and fossil fuels. The list so far consists of all the Asian, German and American manufacturers with one in China who disclosed last week.


IEH has been connected with four JDA's with ASIAN producers....well there may be more closer to home imo.

[dean windass] 26/9/2016 14:13

The reality with this is that patience is needed for the hydrogen market to grow. It may take a while but I'm confident we're closer to growth than when this had its IPO

[filster] 26/9/2016 13:45

@ibug - ref. automotive. As far as I am aware IEH are currently only working with Suzuki. There is a 'premium german brand' with an option but that is all - there's nothing current there and all the EC (as opposed to AC) fuel cell projects are mothballed right now. So I don't think there will be any orders placed in the near future for Automotive fuel cells (from IEH).

[ibug] 26/9/2016 12:04

@halfwayish HE SAID COMING MONTHS, the first time I heard it I thought I heard a couple of months...however, not years, not next year.


Pretty good indicator without splitting hairs imo.

And he said that IEH is the first HFC provider to the Drone Copter industry....a nice niche market.