Company Research Report: Hylio
Company Overview
- Name: Hylio
- Mission: Hylio's mission is to make farming easier and more successful for everyone by providing extremely easy-to-use and reliable crop spraying drone systems.
- Founded: 2015
- Founders: Arthur Erickson and fellow University of Texas classmates.
- Key People: No information is available.
- Headquarters: Richmond, Texas, USA
- Number of Employees: No specific information is available.
- Revenue: No information is available.
- Known For:
- Hylio is known for its autonomous drone technology aimed at optimizing crop treatment. They have developed a suite of AgriDrones and software that support precision agriculture.
Products
AgriDrones
AG-272
- Description: A high-capacity drone, known as "Texas-sized."
- Key Features:
- Can lift up to 450 pounds, including payload.
- Capable of carrying 18 gallons.
- Suitable for swarm operations.
AG-230
- Description: Industrial productivity-focused drone.
- Key Features:
- No detailed features are available.
AG-216
- Description: Designed for versatility.
- Key Features:
- No detailed features are available.
AG-210
- Description: Suitable for hard-to-reach places.
- Key Features:
- No detailed features are available.
HYL-150 ARES
- Description: Designed for heavy-duty agricultural operations.
- Key Features:
- Can operate in fully autonomous or manual modes.
- Capable of spraying up to a 40-foot swath width.
- Treats up to 50 acres per hour with a liquid application rate.
- Can handle a payload of 110 pounds (liquid) and up to 21 gallons when applying solid products.
Software
AgroSol
- Description: Hylio’s flagship ground control software.
- Key Features:
- Allows operators to plan crop treatments, manage drone fleets, and analyze data.
- Secure data handling and compliant with NDAA.
Accessories
- Charger Options:
- Dual-channel LiPo chargers with fast charge capabilities.
Recent Developments
- New Products Launched:
- HYL-150 ARES: The most advanced agri-drone with new features and capabilities.
- New Features Added:
- The HYL-150 ARES includes advanced flight and payload capabilities with interchangeability for different application types.
- Partnerships:
- Mississippi State University Collaboration: Hylio has partnered with MSU to innovate UAS technology for agricultural spray operations.
Conclusion
Hylio continues to push the boundaries in the agricultural drone technology space with its robust product line and strategic partnerships. Their focus remains on innovating to provide seamless and efficient solutions for modern farming challenges.
