The UAV industry faces challenges with current energy storage technologies, limiting flight endurance and operational efficiency.Hydrogen fuel cells offer superior energy density and rapid refueling compared to traditional batteries.Existing hydrogen storage methods have drawbacks in efficiency, cost, and practicality for UAV applications.Solid-state hydrogen storage using nano-engineered reticular materials shows promise for UAVs.Reticular-material-based storage offers high gravimetric and volumetric efficiency, improving flight times and payload capacity.Fast adsorption and release of hydrogen fuel ensures on-demand availability for diverse UAV operational needs.Solid-state hydrogen storage lowers delivery costs, simplifies infrastructure, and enhances operational efficiencies.This technology can be tailored to various UAV mission requirements and offers cost and scalability advantages.Hydrogen-powered UAVs present a transformative shift in the industry, improving endurance, agility, and payload capacity.Solid-state hydrogen storage based on reticular materials is essential for extending flight durations and enhancing UAV performance.