by HylioUS
Mid-size autonomous spray drone carrying 13-20 gallons of liquid. Uses RTK-GPS and 360-degree obstacle avoidance. Flies in FAA-approved swarms of up to three drones under one operator.
Over 850 sold; 5,000-drone annual capacity planned by 2028.
Updated 2025Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week
Real-time kinematic GPS gives the drone precise location to within centimeters, so it sprays only the intended area.
Sensors around the drone detect people, trees and wires in all directions and route around them automatically.
The operator uses AgroSol ground control software to manage up to three drones at once, each flying its own path but coordinated by the system.
Payload systems swap for different liquids (pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer) or granular materials (seeds, minerals).
| Spec | ARES spray drone |
|---|---|
| Payload (standard) | 13 gallonsR (reported) |
| Payload (extended) | 20 gallonsR (reported) |
| Coverage rate (single) | 40-60 acres per hourR (reported) |
| Swarm size (FAA approved) | 3 drones per operatorR (reported) |
| Swarm coverage rate | 120-180 acres per hourR (reported) |
| GPS accuracy (RTK) | Centimeter-levelR (reported) |
R reported by the company
Hylio
Autonomous spray drones, US-made agricultural UAV, swarm operations
Texas-based manufacturer of autonomous agricultural spray drones. Gained FAA approval for swarm operations where one operator controls three drones. Over 850 units sold with revenues exceeding $30M; expanding production to 5,000 drones per year by 2028.
