Airability, a future aviation mobility solution company, announced on the 10th that it has received a 7kW-class drone hybrid power system technology transfer from the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). This technology transfer is part of Airability’s strategy to improve the flight performance and long-distance operation efficiency of the medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicle platform it is developing.
The technology acquired is a hybrid system that combines an internal combustion engine-based power source with an electric propulsion method, and was developed with a focus on extending flight time and improving fuel efficiency. With this technology, Airability plans to extend the flight time of its electric tilt fanjet-based eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft and increase its usability in various mission environments such as heavy cargo transport and long-distance flights.
In particular, the hybrid system is expected to contribute to improving aircraft safety and reliability by complementing the limitations of electric propulsion systems when performing power-intensive missions and by providing a stable power supply even in emergency situations.
In the future, Airability plans to expand its lineup of hybrid drones based on this technology and develop solutions specialized for various application fields such as industrial drones, logistics, disaster prevention, and surveillance. Through this, it plans to secure technological competitiveness in the global future air mobility market and increase the possibility of commercialization.
“With this technology transfer, we have secured the technological foundation for developing efficient and sustainable hybrid aircraft,” said Hyunsoon Kim, Airability’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). “In the future, we will focus on improving the performance and commercialization of hybrid systems to complement the limitations of existing electric propulsion systems and provide industry-tailored aviation solutions.”
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