Hylio

Hylio is a drone company based in Richmond, Texas, United States, that designs, manufactures and supplies drone systems for crop applications. Its systems also serve wetland and forestry management and vector control. The company states that its drones are designed and built at its headquarters in Texas using US and globally sourced components. It describes itself as American owned and operated.

Agricultural drone models

• Pegasus: a crop drone offered in 2.5 and 4 gallon sizes.
• Ares: a model offered in 13 and 20 gallon sizes.
• Atlas: a larger model offered in 30 and 45 gallon sizes.
• Photon: a scout drone in the range.

Control, software and compliance

Hylio's drones support auto and manual control through a GroundLink controller, with 360 degree obstacle avoidance, HD first-person video and a 3-axis gimbal. Modular liquid or solid payloads can be fitted, and add-ons include RTK for accuracy and granular spreaders. Its AgroSol software covers planning, treatment and reporting, and the company says it protects customer data with encryption. The site highlights that its systems have treated hundreds of thousands of acres across the world. The systems are described as NDAA compliant and suited to government use.

Users are reported on the site to see better coverage and lower costs, along with applications that traditional equipment could not handle. Customers can request an instant quote, build their own drone online and look at financing options. The company says its support staff can be reached by phone, and it describes its drones as built to last through many seasons in the field.

Key facts

• Based in: Richmond, Texas, United States
• Certifications: NDAA compliant
• Products: Pegasus, Ares, Atlas and Photon drones; AgroSol software
• Markets: Crop care, wetland and forestry management, vector control, government use