Revolution Énergétique · Jul 2026
Explains how HyLight positions the airship as a lower-emission, quieter alternative to helicopter inspections and notes partnerships with Enedis, SNCF, NaTran, and Suez.
Small unmanned hydrogen airships for long range monitoring
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Updated Jul 29, 2026
Overview
French deeptech startup building the HyLighter: a hydrogen-powered autonomous airship drone and aerial-data service for zero-emission inspection of critical infrastructure (power lines, pipelines, railways, and related assets). Public sources disagree slightly on headquarters and total funding, but all place the company around Paris and at roughly the $4.6M-$5.1M raised range to date.
Primary product
HyLighter autonomous hydrogen-powered airship drone
Founded
2022
Headquarters
Base Aérienne 217, Brétigny-sur-Orge, near Paris, France (public sources also list Le Plessis-Pâté/Le Plessis-Robinson)
Team size
33
Industry
Data Infrastructure and Analytics
Sub-industry
Aerial infrastructure inspection / autonomous airships
Offices
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