HyLight
HyLight, based in Paris, France, operates autonomous airships for environmental and infrastructure monitoring, focusing on detecting methane leaks and power line defects.
Services
HyLight operates autonomous airships primarily for long-range monitoring of energy infrastructure. The company focuses on detecting methane leaks in pipelines and identifying defects in power lines. Their service offers solutions for conducting massive and precise inspections without emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs), utilizing 4k, infrared, and LiDAR cameras for data collection. The data is processed using AI and machine learning to provide detailed reports on the condition of infrastructure, including repair recommendations and failure predictions.
Products
HyLight has developed five different flying aircrafts, collectively referred to as the HyLighter. This hybrid between drone and airship technology can fly for up to 10 hours at a slow speed of 22 mph, covering a range of 220 miles. These aircrafts are equipped with advanced data collection tools including 4k, infrared, and LiDAR cameras, enabling them to conduct thorough inspections of infrastructure while avoiding the emission of greenhouse gases.
Industry and Sector
HyLight operates within the Industrials sector, with a particular focus on the Climate sub-industry. The company's technology is tailored for energy infrastructure operators, providing innovative solutions for monitoring and maintaining pipelines and power lines. Their services aim to contribute to a sustainable industrial ecosystem by utilizing autonomous airships that do not emit greenhouse gases.
History
HyLight is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France, and is part of the Y Combinator S23 batch. Since its inception, it has developed innovative autonomous airship technology aimed at long-range monitoring of energy infrastructure. The company has successfully signed five pilot programs with major energy infrastructure operators and holds letters of intent worth over $3.5 million. HyLight's products and services cater primarily to the European market, though their advancements have broad implications for the industrals and climate sectors.