Vicor, a leader in innovative, high-performance power modules, is powering life-saving drones with high-density power modules that can perform dangerous or impossible remote long-range missions.

Byco recently spoke with Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI) in a new episode of its podcast Powering Innovation series.

DMI introduced a life-saving application equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell power pack that improves flight time by five times compared to lithium-ion batteries.

In addition, we shared and discussed various use cases of drones that serve as emergency rescue teams in long-distance rescue missions.

DMI is headquartered in Korea and provides technical assistance in various fields with a focus on humanitarian missions.

Robert Gendron, Corporate Vice President of Product Development at Vicor, invited Noh Soon-seok, Director of Business Development at DMI, to discuss innovative technologies that integrate fuel cell technology with high-density power modules.all.

By incorporating these technologies, drones' flight time will be dramatically increased, allowing them to handle remote, long-distance missions that would be dangerous or impossible for humans to perform.

“The Bycor Powering Innovation Podcast continues to highlight new technologies that are revolutionizing the world,” said Gendren. “In this conversation with DMI, we explore how hydrogen fuel cell power packs can be used as drone power supplies. Director Noh Soon-seok and his team have adopted a solution that utilizes hydrogen fuel cells to improve drone flight time, which is expected to greatly expand the range of drone applications. Their challenge to save and support people is truly admirable.”

The Byco Powering Innovation Podcast releases new episodes regularly, giving listeners new ideas on electrification, power issues, creative power architectures, and more.

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