Seneca, KS – February 6, 2025 – Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems, a leader in commercializing autonomous aerial and ground robotics solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Agricultural Autonomy Institute (AAI) at Mississippi State University (MSU). This collaboration aims to advance research and development in agricultural automation, leveraging cutting-edge unmanned systems to enhance efficiency and sustainability in farming practices.

The partnership will focus on integrating advanced unmanned aerial and ground vehicle technologies with AI-driven precision agriculture solutions. Researchers and engineers from both organizations will work together to test and refine autonomous systems for crop monitoring, soil analysis and farm management applications.

“This joint collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to drive innovation through commercialization in unmanned systems for real-world applications,” said Lukas Koch, CEO of Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems. “Mississippi State University has an expansive set of tools that can be used to solve the most complex problems that we face in bringing these new technologies to end users. The Agricultural Autonomy Institute is a recognized leader in precision agriculture research, and we are excited to work together to push the boundaries of what autonomous technology can achieve in the agricultural sector.”

The Agricultural Autonomy Institute at MSU is at the forefront of research in automation and robotics for agriculture. This partnership will provide students, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, and producers with access to state-of-the-art unmanned systems, fostering technological advancements that can address pressing challenges in modern farming.

“This partnership with Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems brings together two leading forces in automation technology and agriculture,” said Madison Dixon, associate director at AAI. “We look forward to pioneering new solutions that will help farmers optimize their operations and increase productivity while promoting sustainable farming practices.”

Through this collaboration, both organizations aim to drive the future of autonomous agriculture, ensuring that farmers have access to innovative tools that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and promote environmental sustainability.

For more information about Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems, visit www.kellyhills.us. To learn more about the Agricultural Autonomy Institute at Mississippi State University, visit www.aai.msstate.edu.