KULR and Hylio Partner to Develop U.S Made Battery Systems for Agricultural Drones
Published: 27 Feb 2026
Author: Precedence Research
KULR Technology Group has announced a strategic collaboration with Hylio Inc., a Texas-based drone manufacturer, to develop high-performance, U.S-made battery systems for unmanned agricultural drones. This partnership intends to emphasize on designing, prototyping, qualifying and manufacturing NDAA-compliant battery systems in Texas. These systems are meant for use with Hylio’s unmanned aerial platforms, serving commercial agriculture and defense-related markets.
This partnership focuses on secure and domestic supply chain of high-performance battery specifically suited for critical missions. KULR’s experience with energy systems, including lithium-ion batteries for space, defense and AI data centers, will complement Hylio’s expertise in advanced agricultural drones. Both companies will work together to develop battery solutions that meet stringent regulatory and federal requirements, supporting reliability and safety in commercial and public sector drone use.
As a part of the partnership, KULR and Hylio will assess a variety of battery types, designs and production methods. This collaboration will facilitate Hylio’s existing and future drones to function effectively with reliable energy storage solutions. This joint effort fits well with KULR’s overall strategy of expanding its U.S manufacturing base and offering compliant battery solutions for regulated sectors. From the perspective of Hylio, the partnership further cements the company’s commitment to developing American-made drones that meet the ever evolving federal and operational needs.
According to Arthur Erickson, the CEO of Hylio, the collaboration with KULR helps to further improve their supply chain, performance and the growing demand for compliant drone solutions. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the development of trusted, high-performance battery solutions for the growing U.S agricultural drone market, which is forecasted to steadily grow over the next few years.
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