EFT-Hybrid-1x
The EFT-Hybrid-1x is a revolutionary hybrid-electric powertrain for long-endurance multicopter UAVs.
It enables platforms of up to 75kg to achieve an endurance of more than 5 hours.
The hybrid powertrain was designed and developed by EFT Mobility in 3 product generations and is now fully integrated into a UAV package from initial pilot customers.
It demonstrated the capability of EFT Mobility to execute System Architecture, Design, Integration & Validation of complex new powertrain systems.
Motor
Highly efficient 4-Stroke, 2-Cylinder Boxer Motor
Alternator
Custom designed Generator + Starter
Radiator
Lightweight, low complexity Radiator
Key Parameters
Continuous Electric Power:
11.7 kW
Power Electronics:
Engine Start, Highly efficient Electricity-Conversion
Fully Redundant:
Emergency Landing possible after engine failure
Weight (incl. Batteries, excl fuel):
19.5 kg
Specific Fuel Consumption:
290 g/kWh
Battery:
Reliable battery for engine-start, buffering and emergency descent.
Smart:
Advanced operating strategy, data logging and alert processing
Breakthrough Flight Time + Payload
Fly your multicopter UAV for longer durations and with higher payloads and unlock completely new use cases for your end customer.
The aside diagram shows payload and flight time that can be achieved for UAVs with certain configurations.
The history of the development:
Learn more about the history of the development in our blog article about the EFT-Hybrid-1x