KULR Technology Group has entered a Joint Development Collaboration with Texas‑based Hylio, a manufacturer of advanced unmanned agricultural drones.
The partnership focuses on creating NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act)‑compliant battery systems designed, prototyped and manufactured in Texas for integration into Hylio’s unmanned aerial systems.
The companies plan to develop high‑performance, mission‑critical battery architectures tailored to agricultural and defence‑adjacent applications, with a strong emphasis on secure, US-based supply chains. This comes as demand for domestically produced, NDAA‑compliant components continues to rise across commercial and public‑sector drone operations. Research and Markets forecasts the global agricultural drone sector to grow from $4.08 billion in 2026 to $8.65 billion by 2032, a CAGR of 13.21%.
Engineering, integration and manufacturing work will be centred in Texas, supporting customers that require trusted, certifiable energy‑storage solutions for government, defence and critical‑infrastructure use cases. The collaboration also aims to enhance performance and reliability for commercial farming operations.
The announcement aligns with KULR’s strategy to expand its US manufacturing footprint and deliver compliant battery platforms for regulated, safety‑critical environments. For Hylio, the partnership strengthens its commitment to American‑made UAS (Uncrewed Aerial Systems) platforms that meet evolving federal requirements.
“Domestic, NDAA-compliant energy storage is becoming a foundational requirement for advanced unmanned and defense-adjacent systems,” said Michael Mo, Chief Executive Officer of KULR Technology Group. “Our joint development collaboration with Hylio reflects a shared commitment to US-based design and manufacturing and positions both companies to support customers seeking high-reliability battery solutions built in Texas.”
“We are focused on delivering high-performance, American-made drone platforms to farmers and government customers alike,” said Arthur Erickson, Chief Executive Officer of Hylio.
The agreement includes evaluating multiple battery chemistries, pack designs and manufacturing approaches to support current and future Hylio platforms across agriculture, public‑sector and defence‑oriented applications.
