Issue 37 Unmanned Systems Technology April/May 2021 Einride next-gen Pod l Battery technology l Dive Technologies AUV-Kit l UGVs insight l Vanguard EFI/ETC vee twins l Icarus Swarms l Transponders l Sonobot 5 l IDEX 2021 report

Platform one Intelligent Energy has helped develop a range of regulator valves that allow hydrogen tanks for use with UAVs to be transported safely (writes Nick Flaherty). The Pressure Tech CV414 range enables customers to transport full cylinders of hydrogen to power UAVs that use the lightweight IE-Soar fuel cell power modules. Without this valve the transportation of full, UAV-compatible hydrogen cylinders is not permitted by national regulators, which in turn has a major impact on the time and cost required to complete an operation. The valve solves this issue and opens the door to operational applications and service providers to realise the full potential of using fuel cell technology in UAV fleets. “The valve has been developed by Pressure Tech specifically to meet the requirements set out by Intelligent Energy and its customers,” said Andy Kelly, head of UAV product development at Intelligent Energy. “We were keen to address issues hindering the wider adoption of fuel cell power for UAVs. “We know our fuel cells are used by UAV operators requiring longer flight times. However, it is important that we support them with the peripherals required to become operational. This valve is a key enabler.” The new valve range is built using 316-grade stainless steel for pressures up to 1380 bar (20,000 psi) and caters for The valve allows hydrogen cylinders to be transported for UAVs that use IE-Soar fuel cell modules Transport-safe regulators Power sources port sizes from 1/8 to 4 in. It is available now and is certified for use in Europe and the US. Contact: [email protected] | Web: www.orbitaluav.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/orbitaluav Twitter: @OrbitalCorpASX Powering theworld’s best tactical UAVs Orbital UAV design and manufacturemission ready, integrated propulsion systems for military unmanned aerial vehicles. HEAVY FUEL OPERATION PATENTED TECHNOLOGY DESIGN THINKING