Propulsion Design-Build-Test course designs tiny hydrogen gas turbine

Students in the Propulsion Design-Build-Test course run by Prof. Li Qiao came up with a hydrogen gas turbine that could fit in the palm of your hand. It would be useful for powering a generator on board a drone or other small aircraft, allowing it to fly longer distances without heavy batteries.
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