The startup develops crop spraying drone systems equipped with features such as swarm control, obstacle avoidance, and automatic flow control to enhance agricultural efficiency. By minimizing drift and optimizing application timing, these drones enable farmers to increase crop yields while saving time and resources.
Funding
$3.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional methods of crop spraying can be inefficient, leading to uneven coverage, chemical drift, and increased costs for farmers. Manual spraying is labor-intensive and time-consuming, while conventional aerial spraying lacks precision and can result in environmental damage.
Solution
Hylio provides autonomous drone systems designed for precision crop spraying, enabling farmers to optimize application timing, minimize chemical drift, and increase yields. Their agricultural drones are equipped with features such as obstacle avoidance, RTK-enabled GPS, and precise flow control, ensuring accurate and efficient application of pesticides, fertilizers, and other treatments. The drones are designed to be easy to use, with streamlined software that allows users to plan, execute, and report on crop treatments. By using Hylio's drone systems, farmers can achieve better coverage, reduce waste, and improve their return on investment.
Target Audience
Hylio's primary customers are farmers, agricultural operators, and service providers seeking to improve the efficiency and precision of crop spraying.
Features
- Autonomous flight capabilities for consistent and repeatable applications
- Obstacle avoidance radar for safe operation in complex environments
- RTK-enabled GPS for centimeter-level precision
- Precise flowmeter for accurate application rates
- Compatibility with liquid or granular payloads
- AgroSol ground control software for mission planning, execution, and reporting
- Ability to control up to three drones per ground station
- Secure data storage and digital as-applied maps for streamlined billing and regulatory compliance