Hogreen Air
South Korean hydrogen drone developer founded 2016 in Gwangju; builds 14-hour hydrogen fuel cell UAVs with 10 kg payload for defense and industrial missions.
Hogreen Air Co., Ltd. (HogreenAir) is a South Korean UAV company headquartered in Gwangju, established in September 2016 under CEO Hong Sung Ho. The company specializes in eco-friendly mobility and energy solutions, focusing on drones and power generation systems powered by hydrogen fuel cells. Hogreen Air develops both drone hardware and software, handling gaseous and liquid hydrogen directly.
Its hydrogen fuel cell drone, unveiled at the H2 MEET conference in Seoul in September 2024, achieves up to 14 hours of flight duration, a 10 kg payload, and LTE/5G plus radio frequency communication. The drone was remotely piloted from South Korea across distances of 5,778 miles to Germany and 5,618 miles to the United States, demonstrating long-range autonomy. In 2025, Hogreen Air unveiled a liquid hydrogen drone and AI ground control system at DSK 2025.
The company holds patents in LTE-based high-speed video encryption and unmanned pesticide supply systems. Hogreen Air has a production licensing agreement with UK-based Intelligent Energy to assemble IE-DRIVE fuel cells in South Korea and Asia. Applications span defense, surveillance, agriculture, construction, and industrial inspection.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Pack
Hydrogen fuel cell power pack for drone and mobility applications, extending flight endurance.
Space Energy Power Generation System
Hydrogen fuel cell based power generation system.
Liquid Hydrogen System
Liquid hydrogen storage and supply technology for energy solutions.
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WEBSITE
https://www.hogreenair.com/HEADQUARTERS
Korea, Republic of (South)
Company Facts
Founded
2016
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Asia-Pacific
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Funding Stage
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