Doosan Mobility Innovation's 'SusoDrone' Selected as Ministry of National Defense Excellent Commercial Product

2-Hour Flight... Suitable for Military Missions Such as Reconnaissance and Rescue
Registered as Defense Commercial Goods... Priority Purchase Benefits

Doosan Mobility Innovation (hereinafter DMI)'s hydrogen drone has officially been recognized for its suitability as a military solution.

On the 29th, DMI announced that it received the 'Certificate of Suitability for Pilot Use of Excellent Commercial Products' after being selected as an excellent commercial product by the Ministry of National Defense at the Koreana Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul.

The Ministry of National Defense's Excellent Commercial Products Pilot Use System is a program that allows the military to quickly introduce excellent civilian products by purchasing materials and equipment on a trial basis, using them first, and then conducting a comprehensive evaluation of performance, suitability, and satisfaction. Products deemed suitable for military use are then adopted as military supplies.

DMI's DS30W is the world's first mass-produced hydrogen drone equipped with a hydrogen fuel cell power pack, capable of flying for more than two hours, significantly expanding the operational range of drones. It also produces low noise and vibration. It has strong wind resistance, able to withstand average wind speeds of 12 m/s and gusts up to 15 m/s, and has obtained an IP43 rating for water and dust resistance, ensuring durability to fly in harsh environments such as severe weather and dust.

With these characteristics, it can perform missions such as search and rescue support for distressed or missing persons, as well as monitoring various facilities and equipment, reconnaissance, and surveillance.

Going forward, DMI's hydrogen drone will be registered in the exclusive military commercial goods mall and will receive benefits such as military supply adoption and priority purchase when military demand arises.

A DMI official stated, "The recognition of DMI's hydrogen drone as suitable for military use means that the product is excellent," adding, "We will strengthen B2G business with the government and public institutions, including the Army Transportation Command, Central 119, and the Korea National Park Service, which secured orders this year, to expand sales."

In the second half of 2021, DMI formed a defense task force and has been actively involved in developing military solutions by participating in projects such as the Rapid Pilot Acquisition Project (Defense Acquisition Program Administration), Excellent Commercial Products Pilot Operation Project (Ministry of National Defense), and Combat Experiment Operation Project (Army Education Command).

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