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Experimental analysis of a fuel cell system and modelling for drone application.
Rel. Massimo Santarelli, Mohsen Mansourkiaei. Politecnico di Torino, Master of science program in Aerospace Engineering, 2026
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Abstract
This thesis investigates the experimental assessment of a hybrid propulsion system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), combining hydrogen fuel cells with batteries. The motivation arises from the growing demand for sustainable aerial propulsion solutions capable of extending flight endurance while minimizing environmental impact. Fuel cells, characterized by high efficiency and zero local emissions, are presented in the first part of the work through a theoretical overview of their operating principles and a review of their applicability in the drone sector. Particular emphasis is placed on the benefits and challenges associated with hybrid configurations, where batteries support dynamic load variations while fuel cells provide continuous power.
The second part of the thesis describes the design and implementation of the experimental test bench, which was specifically developed to reproduce realistic operating conditions of the hybrid system
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