World's 1st, Manned Hydrogen Helicopter
HyPoint & Piasecki Helicopter Partnership Source: HyPoint & Piasecki Zero Emissions, Hydrogen Flying For Helicopter & eVTOLS New hydrogen fuel cell technology and a new partnership are putting the development of hydrogen powered, helicopters and eVTOLs on the fast track. California based HyPoint, which is developing turbo-air cooled hydrogen fuel cell systems for aviation, has entered into a collaborative development agreement with helicopter manufacturer Piasecki Aircraft Company. Their intent is to develop and certify hydrogen fuel cell systems for helicopters and eVTOLS to foster a new era of zero emissions, green flying. Global eVTOL Marketplace The two companies will develop a 650 kW hydrogen fuel cell system for Piasecki's eVTOL PA-890 Compound Helicopter. The vehicle will be the world's 1st, manned, hydrogen pow...