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Research progress and key technologies of hydrogen fuel cell UAVs
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Weiqiang XU1, 2, *, Bingxin ZHANG2, He ZHU1, Li CHEN3
Journal of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 2026, 52(10) : 3563 - 3579
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Journal of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics | 2026, 52(10): 3563-3579
Research progress and key technologies of hydrogen fuel cell UAVs
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Weiqiang XU1, 2, *, Bingxin ZHANG2, He ZHU1, Li CHEN3
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  • 1Tianmushan Laboratory,Hangzhou 311115,China
  • 2School of Aeronautic Science and Engineering,Beihang University,Beijing 100191,China
  • 3School of Energy and Power Engineering,Xi’an Jiaotong University,Xi’an 710049,China
Published: 2026-10-31 doi: 10.13700/j.bh.1001-5965.2026.0440
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Due to their high energy density and zero emissions, hydrogen fuel cell UAVs have become a vital means of overcoming the endurance limitations of traditional lithium-battery-powered UAVs in the context of a growing low-altitude economy and the development of green aviation. This paper provides a comprehensive review and systematic categorization of the development and key technologies of hydrogen-fuel cell UAVs, along with a reasonable outlook on their future evolution, to serve as a valuable reference for related research. In particular, the paper starts with a summary of the scientific advancements and developmental history of hydrogen-powered aircraft, the inherent benefits of hydrogen fuel cell powertrain systems, and the state of the art in hydrogen fuel cell unmanned aerial vehicles. Subsequently, a systematic analysis is conducted on the core technologies involved in hydrogen fuel cell UAVs, including hydrogen fuel cell technology, multi-source hybrid energy systems, airborne hydrogen storage technology, energy management strategies, and thermal management strategies. Lastly, a summary of the study’s significant findings is provided, and future research directions are indicated by matching the state of these important technologies' research with the real-world difficulties they face.

unmanned aerial vehicles  /  hydrogen fuel cells  /  hybrid power  /  on-board hydrogen storage  /  energy management  /  thermal management
徐伟强, 张炳鑫, 祝赫, 陈黎. 氢燃料电池无人机研究进展与关键技术. 北京航空航天大学学报, 2026 , 52 (10) : 3563 -3579 . DOI: 10.13700/j.bh.1001-5965.2026.0440
Weiqiang XU, Bingxin ZHANG, He ZHU, Li CHEN. Research progress and key technologies of hydrogen fuel cell UAVs[J]. Journal of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2026 , 52 (10) : 3563 -3579 . DOI: 10.13700/j.bh.1001-5965.2026.0440
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doi: 10.13700/j.bh.1001-5965.2026.0440
  • Receive Date:2026-06-29
  • Online Date:2026-10-30
  • Published:2026-10-31
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  • Received:2026-06-29
  • Accepted:2026-08-21
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    1Tianmushan Laboratory,Hangzhou 311115,China
    2School of Aeronautic Science and Engineering,Beihang University,Beijing 100191,China
    3School of Energy and Power Engineering,Xi’an Jiaotong University,Xi’an 710049,China

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