Unither Bioelectronics (UB) and Robinson Helicopter Company have agreed to develop hydrogen-powered helicopters to transport organs for transplants.
Canadian firm UB is expected to support the US-based Robinson in developing hydrogen-powered products based on its R44 and R66 models.
Under the terms of the agreement, Robinson will provide engineering, technical and regulatory expertise to “streamline the development and certification” of the helicopters. The goal is to gain certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration.
UB wants to redefine how organs are transported via the United Therapeutics Organ Delivery Systems (UTODS). The company’s Head of the UTODS development programme, Mikael Cardinal, said, “This collaboration accelerates the development of sustainable transportation solutions for life-saving organs.”
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