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Richmond, TX

Funding to expand autonomous drone technology for precision agriculture.

• Mission: Developing autonomous drone systems to optimize crop care and improve sustainability in precision agriculture.  
• Innovation: Precision agriculture solutions using AgriDrones and proprietary AgroSol software to enable targeted treatments and efficient management of large areas.  
• Market Opportunity: Tapping into the growing demand for cost-effective, sustainable agricultural technologies to increase crop yields and reduce environmental impact.  
• Funding Uses: Expanding manufacturing operations, improving software and hardware, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.  
• Strategic Positioning: Positioned as a leader in U.S.-made precision agriculture technology, with FAA approval for drone swarm operations and partnerships with major agricultural entities.  
• Sustainability Impact: Reduces the environmental footprint of crop treatments by optimizing application and minimizing waste, supporting sustainable farming practices.  

Hylio is a technology company focused on precision agriculture, developing and manufacturing autonomous drone systems designed to optimize crop care through targeted treatment applications. The company’s AgriDrones and AgroSol software enable farmers to apply treatments directly to problem areas, which helps increase crop yields while reducing overall costs and environmental impact. Hylio’s unique drone solutions are capable of high-capacity treatment, allowing farmers to manage large areas efficiently, even in hard-to-reach spots, with single-operator drone swarming.

This fundraising effort will enable Hylio to continue innovating and expand its manufacturing operations, focusing on regulatory compliance, enhanced production, and broader market reach in the precision agriculture sector. The funds will help the company to scale its U.S.-based production facility, improve its software and hardware offerings, and capitalize on the growing global demand for sustainable agricultural solutions. With these advancements, Hylio aims to provide farmers worldwide with accessible, cost-effective technology for efficient crop management.

Company Info

Hylio develops autonomous drones for precision agriculture, allowing targeted crop treatments to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

Hylio, Inc. designs and manufactures autonomous drone systems that provide precision agriculture solutions to improve crop care efficiency and sustainability. The company’s AgriDrones enable farmers to apply crop treatments directly to specific areas, reducing costs and environmental impact while increasing crop yields. Headquartered in Richmond, Texas, Hylio offers drones in various models with capacities ranging from 2.5 to 18 gallons, allowing for both targeted treatments and large-scale operations via swarm technology. The drones are controlled using Hylio’s proprietary software, AgroSol GCS, which enables single operators to manage multiple drones simultaneously.

Founded by aerospace and engineering experts, Hylio is one of the first companies to receive FAA approval for swarm operations with a single pilot, underscoring its regulatory leadership. With significant revenue growth and partnerships with major agricultural entities, Hylio positions itself as a leader in U.S.-made precision agriculture technology, aiming to expand its market share in the growing agriculture, equipment, and crop protection sectors.