The Hylio ARES is a high-performance agricultural drone built for efficiency and precision. With a 13-gallon payload, up to 70 acres/hour coverage, and modular applications, it adapts to any spraying or spreading task. Featuring RTK positioning, obstacle avoidance, and swarm-capable AgroSol software, the NDAA-compliant ARES ensures seamless, data-driven operations for serious ag professionals.
Crafted from the ground up at Hylio’s headquarters in Richmond, Texas, the HYL-150 ARES embodies over a decade of expertise in the competitive ag-drone arena. This advanced system is engineered to support heavy payloads while featuring robust, serviceable components and an ergonomically designed form factor. Enhanced by Hylio’s swarm-capable AgroSol Ground Control Software, the ARES is an indispensable tool for any serious ag-drone operator.
Key Specifications
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13.0 Gallon Payload |
Up to 40 foot swath width |
Up to 70 acres/hr @ 2 GPA Rate |
Key Features
Modular Applications
Effortlessly transition between hydraulic nozzle tips, rotary atomizers, and spreader configurations—ensuring you’re ready to tackle any job with speed and precision.
Intuitive Software
Harness the power of Hylio’s AgroSol GCS to seamlessly plan, monitor, and execute crop treatments. Whether operating a single drone or managing an entire swarm, our user-friendly interface streamlines your workflow for optimal performance.
Smart Tank Sensing
Integrated onboard weight sensors, tank level sensors, and flowmeters provide complete rate control for both liquid and solid payload applications, ensuring precise and consistent performance in every deployment.
USA Made | NDAA Safe
Designed, engineered, and manufactured at Hylio’s production facility in Richmond, Texas—utilizing both U.S. and global components. Fully NDAA compliant, our products ensure safety and security for government operations.
Hylio Groundlink
Experience Hylio’s proprietary, NDAA-compliant ground station solution featuring an integrated Windows tablet and RC controller. Seamlessly switch between autonomous and manual controls, whether managing a single drone or an entire fleet.
18S30AH Intelligent LiPo Battery
Engineered for rugged outdoor use, Hylio’s 18S30Ah Intelligent LiPo Battery is optimized for fast-charging, ensuring maximum productivity. Featuring a convenient blade connector and locking mechanism, the battery effortlessly slides in and out of the ARES battery dock for quick and secure swapping between flights.
9000W LiPo Battery charger
The ARES features an 18S 9KW LiPo Dual-Channel Charger, delivering a total output of 120A—either 120A on a single channel or 60A per channel when charging simultaneously. This charger can replenish a pair of batteries in approximately 20–25 minutes, or a single battery in 10–12 minutes, with the actual charge rate varying based on factors such as power source voltage and capacity, ambient temperature, and battery discharge level.
Obstacle Avoidance
The AgriDrones detect and avoid obstacles in real-time using multiple radar sensors. This feature is active in both autonomous and manual control modes. You can fly with confidence in complicated areas thanks to this safety feature.
Real-Time Kinematic Positioning
While standard GPS accuracy meets the needs of many applications, Hylio’s RTK base station solution delivers centimeter-level precision for those that demand it. The AgriDrone’s GPS units are already compatible with the RTK system—simply set up the base station, click “connect,” and enjoy immediate access to real-time RTK corrections.
All-In-One Controller
Every AgriDrone from Hylio is equipped with their proprietary GroundLink Controller. Designed and built in-house, this all-in-one, NDAA-compliant ground station solution features a rugged, ergonomic controller that integrates a 13.3” Windows-based tablet and a 2.4 GHz radio. With GroundLink, seamlessly access both autonomous and manual controls from a single, unified platform.
Next Level Features Built for Work
Control
Hylio’s AgriDrones offer the flexibility of both autonomous and manual flight control. Command up to three unmanned aerial systems simultaneously from a single ground station for fully automated operations, while each AgriDrone also comes equipped with an RC controller for seamless manual control when needed.
Reliability
Hylio designs and builds its systems to endure the real-world challenges of field work. Constructed with aerospace-grade materials, equipped with redundant subsystems, and featuring easily serviceable components, our AgriDrones are engineered to reliably perform heavy-duty tasks day in and day out.
Monitor
Benefit from an extensive array of sensors that provide real-time access to critical metrics—GPS position, flow rate, altitude, and more. All flight and treatment data is seamlessly stored in your account, giving you instant access to as-applied maps, maintenance records, and additional insights through our user-friendly interface.
Crafted from the ground up at Hylio’s headquarters in Richmond, Texas, the HYL-150 ARES embodies over a decade of expertise in the competitive ag-drone arena. This advanced system is engineered to support heavy payloads while featuring robust, serviceable components and an ergonomically designed form factor. Enhanced by Hylio’s swarm-capable AgroSol Ground Control Software, the ARES is an indispensable tool for any serious ag-drone operator.
Key Specifications
|
13.0 Gallon Payload |
Up to 40 foot swath width |
Up to 70 acres/hr @ 2 GPA Rate |
Key Features
Modular Applications
Effortlessly transition between hydraulic nozzle tips, rotary atomizers, and spreader configurations—ensuring you’re ready to tackle any job with speed and precision.
Intuitive Software
Harness the power of Hylio’s AgroSol GCS to seamlessly plan, monitor, and execute crop treatments. Whether operating a single drone or managing an entire swarm, our user-friendly interface streamlines your workflow for optimal performance.
Smart Tank Sensing
Integrated onboard weight sensors, tank level sensors, and flowmeters provide complete rate control for both liquid and solid payload applications, ensuring precise and consistent performance in every deployment.
USA Made | NDAA Safe
Designed, engineered, and manufactured at Hylio’s production facility in Richmond, Texas—utilizing both U.S. and global components. Fully NDAA compliant, our products ensure safety and security for government operations.
Hylio Groundlink
Experience Hylio’s proprietary, NDAA-compliant ground station solution featuring an integrated Windows tablet and RC controller. Seamlessly switch between autonomous and manual controls, whether managing a single drone or an entire fleet.
18S30AH Intelligent LiPo Battery
Engineered for rugged outdoor use, Hylio’s 18S30Ah Intelligent LiPo Battery is optimized for fast-charging, ensuring maximum productivity. Featuring a convenient blade connector and locking mechanism, the battery effortlessly slides in and out of the ARES battery dock for quick and secure swapping between flights.
9000W LiPo Battery charger
The ARES features an 18S 9KW LiPo Dual-Channel Charger, delivering a total output of 120A—either 120A on a single channel or 60A per channel when charging simultaneously. This charger can replenish a pair of batteries in approximately 20–25 minutes, or a single battery in 10–12 minutes, with the actual charge rate varying based on factors such as power source voltage and capacity, ambient temperature, and battery discharge level.
Obstacle Avoidance
The AgriDrones detect and avoid obstacles in real-time using multiple radar sensors. This feature is active in both autonomous and manual control modes. You can fly with confidence in complicated areas thanks to this safety feature.
Real-Time Kinematic Positioning
While standard GPS accuracy meets the needs of many applications, Hylio’s RTK base station solution delivers centimeter-level precision for those that demand it. The AgriDrone’s GPS units are already compatible with the RTK system—simply set up the base station, click “connect,” and enjoy immediate access to real-time RTK corrections.
All-In-One Controller
Every AgriDrone from Hylio is equipped with their proprietary GroundLink Controller. Designed and built in-house, this all-in-one, NDAA-compliant ground station solution features a rugged, ergonomic controller that integrates a 13.3” Windows-based tablet and a 2.4 GHz radio. With GroundLink, seamlessly access both autonomous and manual controls from a single, unified platform.
Next Level Features Built for Work
Control
Hylio’s AgriDrones offer the flexibility of both autonomous and manual flight control. Command up to three unmanned aerial systems simultaneously from a single ground station for fully automated operations, while each AgriDrone also comes equipped with an RC controller for seamless manual control when needed.
Reliability
Hylio designs and builds its systems to endure the real-world challenges of field work. Constructed with aerospace-grade materials, equipped with redundant subsystems, and featuring easily serviceable components, our AgriDrones are engineered to reliably perform heavy-duty tasks day in and day out.
Monitor
Benefit from an extensive array of sensors that provide real-time access to critical metrics—GPS position, flow rate, altitude, and more. All flight and treatment data is seamlessly stored in your account, giving you instant access to as-applied maps, maintenance records, and additional insights through our user-friendly interface.
Aircraft
| Total Weight (without batteries) | 110 lb. |
| Maximum Recommended Takeoff Weight | 220 lb. |
| Maximum Thrust | 440 lb. |
| Maximum Operating Speed | 45 mph |
| Maximum Flight Altitude | 14,760 ft. MSL Reduce payload by 12% for each 3,280 ft. increase in altitude. |
| Wheelbase | 7.2 ft. |
| Material | Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, Plastic |
| Dimensions | Folded: 3.8 x 3.8 x 3.6 ft. Unfolded: 5.6 x 5.6 x 3.6 ft. |
| Flight Time | Full Payload: approx. 8 min. Mixed: approx. 12-15 min. @ 24 lb./min. payload application rate No Payload: approx. 20 min. |
Spray System
| Maximum Payload (Weight) | 110 lb. (near sea level) |
| Maximum Payload (Volume) | 13.2 gal. |
| Nozzle Types | 8 TeeJet-style hydraulic nozzle tips (configurable) 4 Rotary Atomizers |
| Pump System | 2 x Diaphragm Pumps, 65 PSI |
| Flow Rate (no nozzle) | 7 gal./min. per pump (14 gal./min. total) |
| Flow Rate (with nozzles) | 4.6 gal./min. (with 8 x XR11006 Hydraulic Nozzle Tips) 5.8 gal./min. (with 4 x Rotary Atomizers) |
| Effective Swath Width | Up to 39 ft. |
| Productivity Rate | Up to 69 ac./hr. at 2 gal./ac. |
Spreader System
| Maximum Payload (Weight) | 110 lb. (near sea level) |
| Maximum Payload (Volume) | 20 gal. |
| Weight of Device | 3.5 lb. |
| Optimal Particle Size | 0.02 – 0.4 in. |
| Effective Swath | Up to 39 ft. |
| Maximum Flow Rate | 50 lb./min. (material dependent) |
| Productivity Rate | Up to 121 ac./hr. at 8 lb./ac. |
Propulsion
| Motor KV | 45 rpm/V |
| Foldable Propeller | 56 x 20 in. |
Battery
| Battery System | 1 x 18S 30 Ah (66.6 V) Intelligent LiPo Battery |
| Battery Weight | 30.9 lb. |
Weather
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP55 |
| Maximum Sustained Wind | 25 mph |
| Maximum Wind Gust | 40 mph |
Communication & Control (Hylio GroundLink)
| Standard Control Device | Hylio GroundLink Controller |
| Ground Station Control Software | Hylio AgroSol GCS; GroundLink Operating System: Windows 11 |
| Available Flight Modes | Swarm up to 3 units, fully autonomous, position hold manual, fully manual |
| Operating Frequencies | 2470 to 2477 MHz |
| Wireless Transmission Range | Max Unobstructed: 18.6 mi. Typical Rural Operation Setting: 3.1 mi. With 4G SIM: Unlimited (wherever cellular coverage is available) |
| Regulatory Compliance | FY2019 NDAA Sec. 889 Compliant; FY2020 NDAA Section 848 Compliant; FCC Part 15 Compliant |
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