Autonomous Drones for Precision Agriculture
Hylio designs, manufactures, and provides innovative drone systems that automate precision agriculture processes. Using Hylio’s technology, farmers and operators can apply crop treatments directly to problem areas, allowing farmers to increase yields while lowering costs and environmental impact.
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Reasons to Invest
Unique Innovation: Precision agriculture is here with Hylio’s AgriDrones, offering streamlined autonomous crop care with a focus on support, safety, and American reliability.
$23M in Lifetime Revenue: Hylio has proven traction, raising $1.6M* with $7.8M in revenue Q1-Q2 2024 so far. Trusted by customers like USDA, Nutrien, Wilbur Ellis, and King Ranch.
Crop Care Transformed with Autonomous Drones
Hylio creates autonomous drone systems that are easy-to-use, effective, and reliable; putting the power of precision agriculture in the hands of farmers and operators everywhere. By combining functional and robust hardware with powerful, intuitive software, we deliver a turn-key solution that streamlines precise application of crop treatments. By using our technology, farmers boost their yields while minimizing costs and environmental impact.
Hylio Drones
Hylio offers a range of drone models at affordable price points to meet different customers’ needs. Ranging from 2.5-gallon, to 18-gallon capacity, Hylio’s AgriDrone platforms are extremely versatile. They are nimble enough to treat challenging areas such as fence lines, tree lines, and ditches. When deployed as a swarm, they can cover hundreds, or even thousands of acres per day, rivaling the capacity of traditional methods such as tractors and helicopters.
Hylio Software & Controls
Hylio’s state-of-the-art ground control software application, AgroSol GCS, is designed in-house by Hylio’s engineers and developers. Paired with Hylio’s proprietary GroundLink Controller, a rugged Windows tablet with built-in RC functionality, users can access autonomous or manual control of AgriDrone swarms at the press of a button. A single operator can multiply their productivity by commanding up to three AgriDrones at a time from one GroundLink Controller.
What Makes Hylio Stand Out?
Spraying by Hand
- Direct contact with potentially hazardous chemicals
- Slow and prone to human error
- Decreasing labor force
Spraying by Tractor
- Expensive to purchase, operate, and maintain
- Tramples crops and causes harmful soil compaction
- Can’t navigate challenging terrain or wet conditions
Airplanes & Helicopters
- Expensive to purchase, operate, and maintain
- Incapable of spot treatment and prone to pesticide drift issues
- Dangerous piloting conditions leading to fewer pilots and rising liability costs
The Problem Facing the Industry
We have a goal of becoming the world’s leading provider of precision agriculture UAS technology.
With your help, we believe our technology can become the operating system for precision agriculture across the world, enabling millions of people to produce more food, easier, and at a fraction of the cost.
Our Goals: Innovate the Future of UAV
Construct a 40,000 sq. ft. UAS factory to multiply production capabilities
Develop and launch innovative new products such as hybrid powered UAS, crop scouting drones, Weed ID AI and more
Pursue strategic partnerships and licensing deals with industry-leading manufacturers to unlock massive scale
Our Team
Arthur's interest in UAS began at UT Austin while studying aerospace engineering. As a researcher there, he optimized UAS controls. Seeing the potential of UAS, Arthur and his co-founders founded Hylio in 2015. Arthur has led many successful product launches and the company’s rapid growth. As Hylio co-founder and CEO, Arthur focuses on business and product development, strategy, and scaling.
Nikhil Dixit received degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from UT Austin and went on to receive a master's in computer architecture. As a gifted software engineer, Nikhil joined NVIDIA while in school and was chosen to lead an AI project there. Now as Hylio co-founder and CTO, he leads dozens of engineers and programmers as they develop Hylio’s groundbreaking products and technologies.
Nick Nawratil first began working with UAS while studying aerospace engineering at UT Austin. With experience as the founder of an Austin-based utilities company, he adds supply chain, logistics, and personnel management expertise to the Hylio team. As co-founder and COO of Hylio, he now leads the scaling of Hylio’s manufacturing, fleet operations, support infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.
A lifelong entrepreneur, Mike Oda began managing many of his family's businesses at a young age including: distribution of engineering products, housing development, a restaurant, and a Wagyu cattle ranch. While juggling those responsibilities, he received a degree in Finance UT Austin. As Hylio co-founder and CFO, he leads its finance and accounting teams to help guide the company’s aggressive expansion.
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