CPC B64D 27/24 (2013.01) [B60L 50/60 (2019.02); B60L 50/70 (2019.02); B64C 39/024 (2013.01); B64D 33/04 (2013.01); B64D 41/00 (2013.01); H01M 8/004 (2013.01); H01M 8/0612 (2013.01); H01M 16/006 (2013.01); H02K 7/1815 (2013.01); B60L 2200/10 (2013.01); B64D 2027/026 (2013.01); B64D 2041/005 (2013.01); B64U 50/19 (2023.01); H01M 2008/1293 (2013.01); H01M 2220/20 (2013.01); H01M 2250/20 (2013.01); Y02E 60/50 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. A hybrid powertrain for an unmanned aerial system, comprising:
an unmanned aircraft having a plurality of rotors driven by a plurality of motors, respectively;
a power train implemented on the unmanned vehicle, wherein the power train includes a liquid fueled engine having an exhaust that can expel hydrogen and carbon monoxide a solid oxide fuel cell coupled to the exhaust of the engine and the plurality of rotors to generate electricity using the hydrogen and carbon monoxide from the liquid fueled engine and provide the electricity to the plurality of motors.
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