FCC proposal aimed at foreign "military-grade" drones could also affect agricultural spray platforms, highlighting emerging policy questions. When the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on July 21 that it was seeking public comment on whether to prohibit the importation and sale of additional categories of foreign-produced "military-grade" drones, most attention … [Read more...] about Military or Farm Tool? FCC’s Proposed Drone Categories Blur the Line
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New Partnership Building Farming Drone Batteries in Texas
KULR Technology Group and Hylio have entered a joint collaboration to produce NDAA-compliant battery systems for agricultural drones built in Texas. The partnership centers on U.S.-based design and manufacturing to strengthen secure domestic supply chains for drone energy systems. The companies plan to design, prototype, and qualify high-performance batteries for Hylio’s … [Read more...] about New Partnership Building Farming Drone Batteries in Texas
Texas-Based Hylio Scales Up: From Dorm Room to 5,000 Ag Drones a Year
Ag drone company to ramp up output with new Texas plant by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Hylio, which makes large autonomous agricultural drone systems, plans to greatly expand its ability to produce American-made products by opening a new manufacturing plant in Texas in the coming months. In an interview at the recent Xponential 2025 conference in Houston, CEO Arthur … [Read more...] about Texas-Based Hylio Scales Up: From Dorm Room to 5,000 Ag Drones a Year
Agricultural Drone Swarms, on the Drone Radio Show!
Agricultural drone swarms on the Drone Radio Show! Arthur Erickson, CEO and Founder of Hylio, talks with host Randy Goers about his company, the FAA exemption for agricultural drone swarms and how this will impact the drone industry. Listen below: Drone Radio Show · Swarming Drones Coming To A Farm Near You - Arthur Erickson, CEO of Hylio Arthur Erickson is CEO and … [Read more...] about Agricultural Drone Swarms, on the Drone Radio Show!
Crop Spraying Drones: This Small U.S. Manufacturer is Taking on the Global Market
Small manufacturer of crop spraying drones takes on big competition By Jim Magill Mark Twain once said, "Buy land; they're not making it anymore." If he were alive today, he probably would have added that buyers of agricultural land should also look into using drone technology in order to improve the value of their investment. Arthur Erickson, CEO and co-founder … [Read more...] about Crop Spraying Drones: This Small U.S. Manufacturer is Taking on the Global Market
