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Are hybrid electric UAVs energy efficient?
Due to the relatively low power density of hydrogen fuel cell, the energy systems of UAVs usually need to be paired with other energy sources such as lithium battery. Efficient energy management and control of hybrid electric UAVs are essential to enhance their energy efficiency and achieve high-energy-efficiency flights.
How do hybrid electric UAVs work?
UAVs have a wide variety of flight missions, and the actual flight conditions are quite complex. The energy system states of hybrid electric UAVs are influenced by the flight mission. Various flight missions have different demand power for the hybrid energy system .
What is active topology for hybrid electric UAVs?
The active topology for hybrid electric UAVs can realize the active management and control according to the corresponding strategies. Therefore, these strategies are the key factor in enhancing the efficiency of active management and control. Different energy system topologies is summarized Table 2.