Develops modular hydrogen fuel cell powerplants for aviation, enabling emission-free regional air travel with ranges exceeding 500 km and cruising speeds of 200 kph. This technology replaces battery-powered systems, which are limited by range, payload capacity, and charging times, offering a sustainable alternative for general aviation, urban air mobility, and vertical lift platforms.
Funding
$2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Battery-powered systems in aviation are limited by range, payload capacity, and long charging times, hindering the development of sustainable regional air travel. Traditional hydrocarbon combustion engines contribute significantly to carbon emissions, necessitating a shift towards cleaner energy sources in aviation.
Solution
Hydroplane develops modular hydrogen fuel cell powerplants designed for electric propulsion in aviation, enabling emission-free regional air travel. These powerplants offer a sustainable alternative to both battery-powered systems and traditional combustion engines, providing comparable range to hydrocarbon combustion engines without the carbon emissions. The company's unique design focuses on addressing PEM thermal management, durability, and cost-effectiveness for aircraft owners and operators. Hydroplane's H2 fuel cell aviation electric propulsion system aims to provide the same range as hydrocarbon combustion engines, while being powered by green H2 made from water and solar energy.
Target Audience
Hydroplane's primary customers include general aviation, urban air mobility, and vertical lift platforms, as well as the U.S. military.
Features
- Modular Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Plant for General Aviation, Urban Air Mobility and Vertical Lift platforms
- Protium Demonstrator Aircraft: Single Engine Aircraft Retrofit with >500 km range and 200 kph cruising speed
- PEM thermal management for enhanced durability
- Compatibility with green H2 made from water and solar energy
- Electric aviation with regional range and no battery charging