HyLight develops and operates dirigible drones to inspect large-scale infrastructure and collect environmental data, with a focus on improving resilience to climate change. The company's lighter-than-air platform operates without greenhouse gas emissions and can cover hundreds of kilometres per flight, addressing inspections at scale across Europe's energy networks.
The company has demonstrated rapid product development, completing six iterations within a year whilst logging over 150 flight hours and securing inspection contracts with Europe's largest energy infrastructure operators. Current operations are based at Base Aérienne 217 in Brétigny-sur-Orge, near Paris, where weekly flights are conducted to inspect gas networks, electrical grids, and monitor environmental conditions.
HyLight targets methane leak detection on gas infrastructure, which accounts for approximately 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The company aims to inspect over 5 million kilometres of energy infrastructure annually by 2030, positioning its platform as a tool for both emissions monitoring and infrastructure outage prevention.
