Hydra

Hydra, established in 2021, is a British company specializing in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) technology, with a focus on heavy-lift and hybrid drones. The firm designs and manufactures UAVs capable of carrying significant payloads over extended distances, addressing logistical challenges across various industries.

The company's core offering is the HYDRA-1, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone with a hybrid power system that combines electric propulsion with a petrol generator. This configuration allows the drone to carry a 60 kg payload for up to 600 km, or a smaller 5 kg payload for over 1,000 km. Key features include its modular design, enabling customization for specific applications such as cargo transport, inspections, and surveillance.

Hydra serves sectors including defense, energy, and logistics, providing solutions for middle-mile and last-mile delivery, as well as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The business operates on a model of designing, building, and selling these advanced drone systems directly to clients. The company has received recognition for its technology, including an award from the British Army for its potential applications in resupply and logistics.

Keywords: heavy-lift drones, hybrid UAV, VTOL aircraft, long-range drones, cargo delivery UAV, logistics drones, aerial surveillance, drone manufacturing, unmanned aerial vehicle, defense technology