Clean Hybrid Powertrain for Aviation (CHyPA)

在过去的30年里，不仅无视统计数据的自然灾害发生的频率增加了，而且自然灾害的严重性和复杂性也在增加。现在，平均每年有2000多万人因此类事件而流离失所。任何救灾工作的关键挑战之一就是向受灾地区提供援助。通常，在地震发生后，基础设施会被碎片破坏或堵塞。无人驾驶飞行器(UAV)可以在向这些地区提供救援方面发挥重要作用，成本只有直升机的一小部分，而且风险明显较低。然而，它们目前在航程和有效载荷承载能力方面受到严格限制。该项目的目标是展示一种革命性的航空清洁混合动力总成(CHyPA)，该动力总成将使中等有效载荷、远程、无排放无人机成为可能。

Over the past 30 years, not only has the frequency of statistics-defying natural disasters increased, but also their severity and complexity. Now, on average, more than 20 million people are displaced annually by such events.One of the key challenges with any disaster relief effort is the delivery of aid to affected regions. Typically, in their aftermath, infrastructure is damaged or blocked by debris. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) could play a significant role in providing relief to these areas at a fraction of the cost of helicopters, and with significantly lower risks. However, they are currently severely restricted in their range and payload carrying capabilities.The objective of this project is to demonstrate a revolutionary Clean Hybrid Powertrain for Aviation (CHyPA) that will enable medium payload, long-range, UAVs that are emission free.