AgEagle Aerial Systems Advances Global Expansion as Drone and Sensor Technologies Propel Growth in Brazil’s Sugarcane Industry
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) has announced a significant deployment of its drone technology in Brazil's sugarcane industry, selling five advanced eBee X drones with MicaSense™ S.O.D.A. 3D mapping cameras to Atvos Agroindustrial, a major Brazilian biofuel producer.
The deployment covers 1.2 million acres of sugarcane fields, focusing on two key initiatives: crop failure analysis and targeted weed control. The technology enables precision mapping with 3 cm spatial resolution and improves machinery travel accuracy to within 15 cm. Initial results indicate an estimated 5% increase in sugarcane yields.
This implementation aligns with Atvos' R$11 billion (USD $1.89 billion) investment in its New Business division for biofuel portfolio expansion.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) ha annunciato un'importante implementazione della sua tecnologia drone nell'industria della canna da zucchero in Brasile, vendendo cinque avanzati droni eBee X dotati di telecamere MicaSense™ S.O.D.A. per mappature 3D a Atvos Agroindustrial, uno dei principali produttori brasiliani di biocarburanti.
L'implementazione copre 1,2 milioni di acri di piantagioni di canna da zucchero, concentrandosi su due iniziative chiave: l'analisi dei fallimenti delle colture e il controllo mirato delle infestanti. La tecnologia consente una mappatura di precisione con una risoluzione spaziale di 3 cm e migliora la precisione dei movimenti delle macchine entro 15 cm. I risultati iniziali indicano un aumento stimato del 5% nella resa della canna da zucchero.
Questa implementazione è in linea con l'investimento di R$11 miliardi (USD 1,89 miliardi) di Atvos nella sua divisione New Business per l'espansione del portafoglio di biocarburanti.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) ha anunciado un despliegue significativo de su tecnología de drones en la industria de la caña de azúcar en Brasil, vendiendo cinco avanzados drones eBee X con cámaras de mapeo 3D MicaSense™ S.O.D.A. a Atvos Agroindustrial, un importante productor brasileño de biocombustibles.
El despliegue cubre 1,2 millones de acres de campos de caña de azúcar, enfocándose en dos iniciativas clave: análisis de fallas en cultivos y control dirigido de malezas. La tecnología permite un mapeo de precisión con una resolución espacial de 3 cm y mejora la precisión del desplazamiento de la maquinaria a menos de 15 cm. Los resultados iniciales indican un aumento estimado del 5% en los rendimientos de la caña de azúcar.
Esta implementación está alineada con la inversión de R$11 mil millones (USD 1,89 mil millones) de Atvos en su división New Business para la expansión de su portafolio de biocombustibles.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS)는 브라질 사탕수수 산업에서 자사의 드론 기술을 대규모로 도입했다고 발표했습니다. 브라질 주요 바이오연료 생산업체인 Atvos Agroindustrial에 첨단 eBee X 드론 5대와 MicaSense™ S.O.D.A. 3D 매핑 카메라를 판매했습니다.
이번 도입은 120만 에이커의 사탕수수 밭을 대상으로 하며, 작물 실패 분석과 표적 잡초 방제라는 두 가지 주요 과제에 집중합니다. 이 기술은 3cm 공간 해상도의 정밀 매핑을 가능하게 하며, 기계 이동 정확도를 15cm 이내로 향상시킵니다. 초기 결과는 사탕수수 수확량이 약 5% 증가했음을 보여줍니다.
이 프로젝트는 Atvos가 바이오연료 포트폴리오 확장을 위해 New Business 부문에 투자한 110억 헤알(미화 18억 9천만 달러)과 맞물려 있습니다.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) a annoncé un déploiement important de sa technologie de drones dans l'industrie de la canne à sucre au Brésil, vendant cinq drones avancés eBee X équipés de caméras de cartographie 3D MicaSense™ S.O.D.A. à Atvos Agroindustrial, un grand producteur brésilien de biocarburants.
Ce déploiement couvre 1,2 million d'acres de champs de canne à sucre, en se concentrant sur deux initiatives clés : l'analyse des échecs de culture et le contrôle ciblé des mauvaises herbes. La technologie permet une cartographie de précision avec une résolution spatiale de 3 cm et améliore la précision des déplacements des machines à moins de 15 cm. Les résultats initiaux indiquent une augmentation estimée de 5% des rendements de la canne à sucre.
Cette mise en œuvre s'inscrit dans l'investissement de 11 milliards de R$ (1,89 milliard USD) d'Atvos dans sa division New Business pour l'expansion de son portefeuille de biocarburants.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) hat den bedeutenden Einsatz seiner Drohnentechnologie in der brasilianischen Zuckerrohrindustrie bekannt gegeben und fünf fortschrittliche eBee X-Drohnen mit MicaSense™ S.O.D.A. 3D-Mapping-Kameras an Atvos Agroindustrial, einen großen brasilianischen Biokraftstoffproduzenten, verkauft.
Der Einsatz umfasst 1,2 Millionen Acres Zuckerrohrfelder und konzentriert sich auf zwei Hauptinitiativen: Analyse von Ernteausfällen und gezielte Unkrautbekämpfung. Die Technologie ermöglicht präzise Kartierungen mit einer räumlichen Auflösung von 3 cm und verbessert die Maschinenfahrgenauigkeit auf 15 cm. Erste Ergebnisse zeigen eine geschätzte Steigerung der Zuckerrohrernte um 5%.
Diese Umsetzung steht im Einklang mit Atvos' Investition von 11 Milliarden R$ (1,89 Milliarden USD) in seine New Business Division zur Erweiterung des Biokraftstoffportfolios.
- Strategic expansion into Brazil's large-scale agricultural market
- Initial results show 5% increase in customer's sugarcane yields
- Integration with Atvos' significant R$11 billion investment plan
- Technology demonstrates measurable efficiency improvements in agricultural operations
- Diversification of revenue streams across multiple industries including defense, agriculture, and energy
- Limited initial deployment of only five drones
- Success dependent on single large customer implementation
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AgEagle secures significant Brazilian market foothold with drone deployment to major biofuel producer, showing international expansion and practical applications driving measurable value.
AgEagle's strategic sale of five eBee X drones with MicaSense™ S.O.D.A. 3D mapping cameras to Atvos represents a meaningful penetration into Brazil's massive sugarcane industry. This deployment is particularly significant as Atvos manages 1.2 million acres of sugarcane production and has recently committed
The implementation details reveal sophisticated agricultural applications with concrete metrics. The drones are enabling two critical capabilities: crop failure analysis that identifies planting gaps greater than 50 cm, and targeted weed control that reduces chemical usage. The technology produces precision maps with 3 cm spatial resolution that integrate with agricultural machinery autopilot systems, improving travel accuracy to within 15 cm.
Most importantly, these deployments are yielding measurable results with an estimated
The Brazil expansion showcases AgEagle's ability to scale internationally in the agricultural vertical while the company simultaneously pursues opportunities in defense, security, energy, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring. This diversification across multiple high-value sectors suggests a broad market opportunity beyond just farming applications.
Deployment with leading biofuel producer Atvos demonstrates AgEagle’s scalable impact on agricultural efficiency, sustainability, and international market growth
WICHITA, Kan., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announces the sale and deployment of five advanced eBee X drones integrated with MicaSense™ S.O.D.A. 3D mapping cameras to Atvos Agroindustrial S.A., one of Brazil’s largest producers of sugarcane-based ethanol, sugar, and renewable energy.
AgEagle CEO Bill Irby commented, “Atvos is a strong example of how our proprietary drone technologies are enabling industrial-scale agriculture to become more efficient, data-driven, and sustainable. This partnership illustrates how AgEagle platforms can deliver meaningful value to international producers while creating new opportunities to drive long-term shareholder growth. From defense and security to agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring, our drones are supporting a diverse and expanding range of global applications. As we continue entering high-impact markets, we remain committed to delivering intelligent aerial solutions that generate measurable value across our operational and customer ecosystems.”
Atvos is focused on enhancing productivity, improving environmental stewardship, and reducing operational costs, through the deployment of AgEagle's UAS systems across its 1.2 million acres of sugarcane. Atvos is using AgEagle’s technologies to advance two core initiatives:
- Crop failure analysis – Using high-resolution drone imagery and proprietary algorithms, Atvos identifies gaps in planting greater than 50 cm. This data generates failure index reports, improving the quality and efficiency of mechanized operations.
- Targeted weed control – Pre-harvest drone mapping enables Atvos to locate weed concentrations in dense cane fields. The data directs herbicide application by drone, significantly cutting chemical usage, lowering costs, and reducing environmental impact.
Drone flights take place 60 to 90 days after planting and produce precision maps with 3 cm spatial resolution. These maps integrate with the autopilot systems of agricultural machinery, improving travel accuracy to within 15 cm, thereby minimizing crop damage and soil compaction. Initial results point to an estimated
This deployment aligns with Atvos’ recent R
About AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
Through its three Centers of Excellence, AgEagle is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class flight hardware, sensors and software that solve important problems for its customers. Founded in 2010, AgEagle was originally formed to pioneer proprietary, professional-grade, fixed-winged drones and aerial imagery-based data collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, AgEagle is a leading provider of full stack UAS, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the energy, construction, agriculture, and government verticals. For additional information, please visit our website at www.ageagle.com.
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