On May 10, 2026, the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, announced that its 'high specific power cathode-closed air-cooled stack' technology has successfully passed a technological achievement appraisal. Designed as a 'hydrogen heart' for industrial drones, this innovation can more than double drone endurance compared to conventional lithium batteries.
The new hydrogen fuel cell stack achieves a specific power of 1970 W/kg and an area power density of 1.15 W/cm², reaching globally leading technology levels. A full-chain independent R&D system and automated production line have been established, with current applications in power line inspection and emergency rescue.
This means B2B buyers in sectors such as infrastructure inspection, surveillance, and logistics can expect significantly longer flight times and reduced downtime, addressing the critical bottlenecks of short lithium battery endurance and bulky fuel cell systems. The technology opens new possibilities for heavy-lift and long-range industrial drone operations.
Source: CCTV News, May 11, 2026.
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