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To: Jim Spitz who wrote (5427)	2/11/1999 10:32:00 AM
From: buckshot	Respond to of 11130

(BSNS WIRE) DCH Technology and Freewing to Integrate Fuel Cells Into Unm DCH Technology and Freewing to Integrate Fuel Cells Into Unmanned Aeronautical Vehicle Business Editors VALENCIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---Feb. 11, 1999--DCH Technology Inc. (OTC BB:DCHT) and Freewing Aerial Robotics Corp. have agreed to begin an exploratory development program to integrate Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cells into the Freewing Tilt-Body Unmanned Aeronautical Vehicle (UAV). Freewing's air vehicles have extremely short takeoff and landing capabilities which are in demand in both military and the emerging commercial marketplaces. DCH's unique modular approach to fuel cell systems provides flexibility in handling the various power requirements in UAVs. This multi-phase effort will begin with replacement of existing lead-acid batteries, leading into the development of larger power systems which are necessary to support the operational loads of larger sensor (mission) packages and progressing into the possible replacement of conventional engines for propulsion. This fuel cell integration will enable the flying vehicle with longer endurance, higher mission flexibility and improved logistics worldwide. This commercially oriented cooperation is a milestone in both aerospace and hydrogen energy sectors. UAVs are used in place of more expensive manned aircraft in many applications. The commercial and military markets for UAVs have expanded dramatically in the last few years in response to economic, liability and safety priorities. The Freewing's Scorpion UAV accommodates cameras, radars and many other types of electronic devices all of which may be energized by the DCH Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell. A fuel cell converts hydrogen directly into electricity without polluting emissions. Hydrogen can be generated locally from water or reformed directly from hydrocarbon fuel in inventory. The UAV/PEM integration will be displayed at the 10th Annual U.S. Hydrogen Meeting of the National Hydrogen Association. The meeting is scheduled on April 7-9 at the Sheraton Premiere Hotel in Tyson's Corner, Vienna, Va. It is anticipated this will be the largest American meeting to date which will address the many facets of Hydrogen Energy. Hydrogen is used today to fuel the Space Shuttle and has been demonstrated as an effective energy source for fuel cells in cars, power plants and aerospace/military systems. Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this news release looking forward in time involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may be materially different. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include activity levels in the securities markets and other risk factors, such as customer order rates, cancellations, late delivery of customer components, production delays, dependence upon certain customers, dependence upon key executives, viability of quarterly results, single operating facility, competition, product liability risk, control by management, foreign currency fluctuation, and other risks detailed in applicable SEC filings. --30--LES/la* TJM/la CONTACT: DCH Technology, Valencia 805/775-8120 ext. 11 DCHTINVEST@aol.com dcht.com freewing.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA VIRGINIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: AEROSPACE/DEFENSE ENERGY Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com * end of story *