Hydrogen-Powered Drone Can Take off and Land Vertically

A new hydrogen-powered drone can successfully take off and land vertically. 

The sustainable drone is designed to fly over both land and sea for long periods of time under strenuous conditions. Traditional drones typically utilize fossil fuels to increase range and endurance, but these aren’t necessarily the most sustainable options. However, existing drones that do use sustainable energy are still limited by low speeds and are incapable of landing vertically. They are also restricted by the use of wings in order to fly long distances efficiently, which subsequently require additional facilities (such as a runway or net) just to land.

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