KULR Technology Group and Texas-based drone maker Hylio have signed a joint development collaboration to design, prototype, qualify, and manufacture battery systems in Texas for Hylio’s unmanned agricultural drones.

The companies said the goal is to produce NDAA-compliant (National Defense Authorization Act) battery packs for integration into Hylio’s UAS platforms, with an emphasis on US-based supply chains and “mission-critical” architectures suited to agricultural and defense-adjacent applications. KULR said engineering, integration, and manufacturing activities are expected to be centered in Texas.

KULR also cited growing regulatory scrutiny and federal procurement standards as drivers of demand for domestically manufactured, NDAA-compliant components. The release pointed to a Research and Markets forecast projecting the global agricultural drone market will grow from $4.08 billion in 2026 to $8.65 billion by 2032.

“Domestic, NDAA-compliant energy storage is becoming a foundational requirement for advanced unmanned and defense-adjacent systems,” said KULR CEO Michael Mo. Hylio CEO Arthur Erickson said the collaboration is intended to strengthen Hylio’s supply chain and “enhance performance capabilities.”

Source: KULR Technology Group