Hylio
Ares
Quad-rotor US-built platform (HYL-150) with a 50 L spray tank and a 40 ft swath.
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Specifications
Every figure below is rendered directly from our source file, so this table cannot drift from what we verified. The source and check date sit alongside each value.
| Specification | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spray Tank Capacity | 13 gal (50 L) | hyl.io | |
| Spreader Capacity | 20 gal (76 L) | hyl.io | |
| Swath Width | up to 40 ft — both spray and spreader configurations | hyl.io | |
| Rotor Configuration | 4 × 45 rpm/V brushless motors | hyl.io | |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | hyl.io | |
| Coverage Rate Liquid | up to 70 acres/hour — at a 2 gal/acre rate | hyl.io | |
| Coverage Rate Solid | up to 120 acres/hour — at 20 lb/acre | hyl.io |
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