Three-minute hydrogen-powered helicopter test flight completed in Canada
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Unither completes hydrogen-powered helicopter test flight
Unither Bioelectronics, Inc. (UB), a subsidiary of United Therapeutics Corporation, has completed a successful test flight of a piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter at its test and development facility in Bromont, Quebec. “The flight served as a successful validation of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) hydrogen fuel cell technology, proving its capability to support the demanding power requirements of a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) powered l
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The company claimed that the project, which was showcased for the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM), was a world first for hydrogen-powered helicopter operations. The demonstration occurred at Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Québec, on March 27, 2025. Test pilot Ric Webb flew the Robinson R44 Raven II, equipped with a dual PEM fuel cell and battery hybrid powertrain, under an experimental flight permit from Transport Canada Civil Aviatio…
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