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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2026
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2023
Joby Aero, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Scott Macafee, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Joby Aero, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Abstract
A hybrid power distribution system for an aircraft includes a first and second set of electrically-powered devices, such as inverters, motors and so forth. A first battery system is coupled to one or more of the first set of electrically-powered devices and a first fuel cell is coupled to one or more of the first set of electrically-powered devices. A second battery system is coupled to one or more of the second set of electrically-powered devices and a second fuel cell coupled to one or more of the second set of electrically-powered devices. The fuel cells and batteries together supply power to the electrically-powered devices as needed, while the fuel cells also keep the batteries charged.