HYBRID aims to develop an electric hydrogen fuel cell-powered drone with state-of-the-art avionics, ruggedized into all kinds of threats and environments, equipped with an innovative automated video detection algorithm to reduce the operator workload. The differentiating factor of HYBRID is to offer all these features in an easy to use, compact package. 

First, partners will define the system's overall architecture and derive the specifications of all sub-assemblies, subsystems, and components. Then, partners will implement Vertical Take-off and Landing capability, ruggedize the airframe, design high-end ruggedized electronics and object recognition features. In the end, the integration will be carried out to conduct a test campaign in real conditions with representative end-users. 

Three SMEs recognized in their respective fields of expertise will carry out the project. The coordinator a French UAV manufacturer, DELAIR, will design the airframe and integrate the hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion unit. ALFATEC, Croatian software developer, will oversee the Artificial Intelligence object recognition software. ISD, Greek electronic equipment developer and integrator, will design the electronic boards.