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eBee VISION drone [Photo: EagleNXT]<\/p>\n
EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, is relocating its global headquarters from Wichita, Kansas, to the Dallas suburb of Allen. Within its new Allen facility, the company plans to set up its first-ever U.S. production line for its eBee VISION drone, a fixed-wing surveillance drone that can be deployed in three minutes by a single operator.\u00a0<\/p>\n
During its development, the eBee VISION was tested by special forces in both the U.S. and in Europe, according to EagleNXT. The U.S. Army, the French Army, the Danish Ministry of Defense, and other European forces have taken delivery of the drones, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n
Allen facility will also manufacture multispectral sensors for agriculture<\/p>\n
In addition to the eBee VISION drone, EagleNXT said it plans to manufacture its MicaSense multispectral sensors at the Allen facility, the company said. The sensors monitor crop health.<\/p>\n
A grand opening is slated for this April at the newly leased HQ, to be located at 505 Century Parkway in Allen, with the facility expected to be operational in May. Production startup at the new facility will take place in several phases, the company said.<\/p>\n
The new headquarters will serve as the central hub for EagleNXT\u2019s operations. The manufacturing production line in Allen will complement EagleNXT\u2019s existing drone production line at its facility in Switzerland.<\/p>\n
EagleNXT said it will make capital investments in its new Allen home base, including upgrades to facilities, offices, tooling, and equipment to support its expanded production. The site will house key support functions for EagleNXT, including engineering, customer support, and marketing\/communications teams, with a goal of \u201cfostering greater collaboration and innovation under one roof.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tapping into North Texas\u2019 \u2018dynamic workforce of skilled professionals\u2019<\/p>\n
EagleNXT CEO Bill Irby said his company\u2019s move to North Texas\u00a0 \u201cis a strategic decision to harness the exceptional talent and abundant opportunities available in this economically vibrant part of the country.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe DFW metroplex, and Allen in particular, presents us with a dynamic ecosystem of skilled professionals in aerospace, technology, product development, and advanced manufacturing,\u201d Irby added in a statement. \u201cThis move allows us to tap into a talented workforce that will propel our advancements in drones, sensors, and software, and we\u2019re excited to continuing to grow while calling Texas home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Irby said that setting up the new domestic drone production center in Allen \u201csupports the administration\u2019s recent push for technological dominance in the drone industry and gets capability to the user more quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cManufacturing our advanced drones and sensors in the United States provides a strategic advantage as it simplifies the acquisition process for government and parapublic users,\u201d he added. \u201d We\u2019re committed to domestic manufacturing and product innovation, and this new center supports these priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Launched in 2010 with focus on agricultural drones<\/p>\n
\u00a0EagleNXT originally launched in 2010 as AgEagle, a developer of fixed-wing drones dedicated to precision agriculture. It later grew with its acquisitions of MicaSense and senseFly, a maker of fixed-wing drones used for mapping and surveying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The company rebranded from AgEagle to EagleNXT in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Governor, Allen official laud the move<\/p>\n
Calling the move \u201ca major win for the city of Allen and for North Texas,\u201d Governor Greg Abbott said EagleNXT\u2019s relocation \u201cpresents an investment in our booming aerospace and high-tech industries and solidifies Texas as the headquarters of headquarters.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dan Bowman, president of the Allen Economic Development Corporation, called the move \u201ca testament to the strength and appeal of our community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is exactly the type of company that brings high-quality jobs, drives innovation, and contributes to the vibrant fabric of Allen,\u201d Bowman added in a statement. \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome EagleNXT to our city and look forward to seeing them thrive here.\u201d<\/p>\n
More on the eBee VISION drone<\/p>\n
Designed for surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance, the eBee VISION drone delivers live, 4K-resolution video imagery from a distance of up to 12 miles, while offering 32x zoom and thermal observation capabilities, EagleNXT said. Its sensor payloads are designed to detect, track, and geo-locate objects in both day and night conditions. The drone offers up to 90 minutes of flight time, weighs less than 3.5 pounds, and can be carried in a backpack\u2014\u201dproviding optimal mobility for military troops in tactical environments.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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