Following on the Singapore-France Year of Innovation, Aerial hydrogen fuel cell propulsion systems developer HES Energy Systems (Singapore) and high-performance pressure devices specialist AD-VENTA (France) have joined forces to launch a new generation of lightweight hydrogen energy storage equipment for aerial mobility - from small drones to larger electric aircraft.

The new joint solution is a key development in making long distance electric flight a reality. Since coming together at the Singapore Airshow in February, the two engineering teams have focused their efforts on the development and launch of a new ultra-light pressure regulator for high-pressure hydrogen gas storage cylinders.

Pressure reducers are a key component of any hydrogen fuel cell energy system, but the challenge in making these both as safe and lightweight as possible is a key success factor for aerial applications. The new compact made-to-fly regulator has a record weight of less than 140g including functional components and includes unprecedented safety features.

"The system will be an exclusive part of HES' line up of ultra-long endurance hydrogen-electric fuel cell drone and electric aircraft systems to be announced over the coming days and weeks. The symbolic alliance between French and Singapore on advanced hardware technologies reinforces the continued strong innovation link between the two countries." says Taras Wankewycz, CEO of HES and parent company H3 Dynamics.

Jean-Luc Mussot, AD-VENTA CEO adds: "With AD-VENTA's expertise built-in to its solutions, HES brings its hydrogen-electric aerial propulsion systems to higher levels of performance and safety."

This new development is one key technological breakthrough that will enable long-range, hydrogen-electric aerial mobility.