Lö HYBGEN 32 launch

A game-changer, Lö HYBGEN multiplies drone flight time up to 8 times

Löweheiser launches their disruptive hybrid generator as a standalone system for multirotors

This record-winning power system is now available for electric drone manufacturers who want to boost the performance of their aircrafts, multiplying flight time and load capacity.

Löweheiser company, contributors to the hybrid technology behind the World Record of +10 hour flight with HYBRiX multirotor, has developed a turnkey version of that revolutionary range extender, which set a milestone for the commercial drone industry back in the day: the HYBGEN 32. 

With all subsystems integrated into a single unit, the HYBGEN 32 is now available for all drone manufacturers, who can easily install it on their multirotors up to 25 kg MTOW to multiply their flight time.

The lack of flight time of multicopters is still a big problem, especially for operations in large / remote areas, or when heavy payloads are required. Even the most advanced batteries cannot provide a good performance in those cases. In addition, large battery packs involve logistics issues and safety concerns. A hybrid fuel-electric configuration solves the problem in the most efficient way. With a small 2-stroke engine and little battery, the endurance can be increased up to 8 times. 

The technology behind this innovative power system has been validated by the inventors of hybrid drones, Quaternium company, proving its reliability with thousands of flight hours since 2015. The system incorporates the Lö EFI (electronic fuel injection) which prevents carburation issues and automatically compensates the altitude.

The HYBGEN 32 only weighs 3.7 kg, making it lighter than any other hybrid power system in its category. An internal combustion engine consumes gasoline and spins a generator to deliver 48V. In addition to the range extender, a small LiPO battery pack is needed to supply energy for power peaks and safety redundancy in electric-only mode. The hybrid system includes Mavlink connectivity and it is compatible with the Ardupilot ecosystem, facilitating its integration on drones with Pixhawk. Its control unit automatically manages the engine according to the demand and recharges the battery of the drone during flight.

Löweheiser company also provides competitive EFI kits to increase the reliability of all sorts of drone engines, from 10cc to 500cc. With small integration effort, these electronic fuel injections improve the performance and reliability of multirotors, helicopters, planes and VTOLs, paving the path for the expansion of long-endurance drones.

More info on: https://www.loweheiser.com/hybrid-drone-generators/