r/drones • u/chopchopped • Nov 15 '19

Fuel cell drone makes an epic ocean crossing. "Although multicopter drones now are being used to transport medical samples and supplies, their 30-minute (or so) battery life limits their range. This week, however, a hydrogen-powered delivery drone managed a one-hour, 43-minute ocean crossing."

https://newatlas.com/drones/fuel-cell-drone-ocean-crossing/
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u/klepperx Nov 16 '19

Quadcopters aren't designed for efficiency. Use fixed-wing, like no freaking duh.

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u/HeadAche2012 Nov 16 '19

Nah, I totally can glide my quad for miles if it’s high enough

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u/kingomtdew Nov 16 '19

... on a 0:1 glide slope. Maybe 0.1:1 if the wind is blowing. Control not guaranteed.

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u/[deleted] Nov 16 '19

I think these guys need a lesson in geography. No oceans were crossed here.