Drone

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This patent describes a drone powered by a fuel cell system. The drone features at least one electric motor and a rotor, with energy supplied by a fuel cell unit that is directly connected or connected via a battery. The invention's main novelty is the fuel storage, which is designed as a hollow structure shaped either as a frame or a sleeve, improving the integration and efficiency of storing fuel for the fuel cell.

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• Commercial and industrial drone delivery services needing longer flight times
• Surveillance or inspection drones for infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, power lines) requiring extended operation without frequent recharging
• Emergency response or search and rescue operations in remote areas
• Agricultural drones employed for precision farming and large-scale monitoring
• Environmental monitoring or mapping projects in areas without access to charging facilities

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• Extended flight time compared to conventional battery-only drones due to more efficient fuel storage and supply
• Reduced downtime for recharging, increasing operational availability
• Potential for lighter designs or better weight distribution, enhancing flight performance
• Lower environmental impact if hydrogen or clean fuels are used in the fuel cell
• Improved integration and safety of fuel storage within the drone’s structure

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Drohne, die wenigstens einen Elektromotor, wenigstens einen von dem wenigstens einen Elektromotor betriebenen Rotor, eine mit dem wenigstens einen Elektromotor direkt oder über eine Batterie gekoppelte Brennstoffzelleneinheit und einen mit der Brennstoffzelleneinheit gekoppelten Brennstoffspeicher aufweist. Es ist die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung eine verbesserte brennstoffzellenbetriebene Drohne zur Verfügung zu stellen. Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine gattungsgemäße Drohne gelöst, wobei der Brennstoffspeicher als rahmen- oder hülsenförmige Hohlstruktur ausgebildet ist.