Daegu’s Sambo Motors electrifies visitors with its UAM

Daegu-based company Sambo Motors showcased a one-seater aircraft developed for the first time at this year’s DIFA. The UAM presented by Sambo Motors is a hybrid vehicle based on hydrogen fuel and batteries, marking its significance as the world’s first hybrid UAM model. Visitors at the expo displayed high interest in this innovative technological development.

This hybrid UAM was designed to overcome the shortcomings of traditional UAM systems, mainly focusing on the short flight time and distance. It utilizes battery power during take-off and switches to hydrogen fuel cells as the primary power source for horizontal flight at higher altitudes.

The MirX II, developed with this powertrain, boasts a maximum speed of 80 km/h and a full flight range of up to 40 km one way, with flight times reaching 35 to 40 minutes. Sambo Motors initiated the development of this hybrid UAM last year and has focused on research and development in this area.

Notably, the lithium-ion battery-based UAM developed by Sambo Motors received special airworthiness certification, making it the first of its kind in South Korea. The MirX II revealed at the DIFA is in the certification preparation phase. Sambo Motors plans to work on optimizing the flight time of the hybrid power system and apply for domestic and international patents.

Simultaneously, Sambo Motors is working on the domestic production of related technologies, including weight-lightened aircraft, power distribution devices, and position and attitude control devices. They are also conducting various environmental tests and safety and reliability evaluations. Sambo Motors plans to apply for technology certification in the first half of next year.

Source: https://www.wjhl.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/666383552/difa-expo-2023-uam-to-take-to-the-skies-in-daegu-city-center-by-2030-vision-of-uam-model-for-daegu-unveiled/