EagleNXT Drones Supporting Wildlife and Agriculture Monitoring Operations

Rhea-AI Summary

EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) announced the Idaho Department of Fish and Game is acquiring an eBee X fixed-wing drone to monitor and reduce crop depredation by elk, deer, and moose. The NDAA-compliant eBee X offers up to 90 minutes flight time and can map ~1,250 acres per flight.

The system’s high-resolution imagery plus multispectral and thermal sensors aim to improve damage quantification, monitor wildlife movement, inform mitigation, and provide a lower-cost, quieter alternative to helicopters and multi-rotor surveys.

Positive

• eBee X endurance of up to 90 minutes per flight
• Mapping coverage of approximately 1,250 acres in a single flight
• NDAA-compliant fixed-wing platform suitable for government use
• Multispectral and thermal sensor compatibility for habitat and damage assessment
• Cost-effective alternative to helicopter surveys and ground assessments

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Flight endurance: 90 minutes Mapping coverage: 1,250 acres Series G conversion price: $1.23 per share +2 more

5 metrics

Flight endurance 90 minutes eBee X drone maximum flight time per mission

Mapping coverage 1,250 acres Area the eBee X can map in a single flight

Series G conversion price $1.23 per share Initial conversion price for Series G Convertible Preferred Stock

Series G preferred shares 100,000 shares Maximum Series G Convertible Preferred Stock under agreement

Shelf registration capacity $100,000,000 Maximum aggregate offering amount under S-3 shelf

Market Reality Check

Price: $1.18 Vol: Volume 2,889,150 is 0.15x...

low vol

$1.18 Last Close

Volume Volume 2,889,150 is 0.15x the 20-day average of 18,697,946, indicating relatively light trading ahead of this news. low

Technical Shares at $1.18 are trading below the 200-day MA of $1.52 and 67.27% under the 52-week high, though still 62.98% above the 52-week low.

Peers on Argus

UAVS was down 3.28% while peers showed mixed moves: ALOT -2.84%, QMCO -2.02%, OS...

UAVS was down 3.28% while peers showed mixed moves: ALOT -2.84%, QMCO -2.02%, OSS -2.63%, DDD -4.12%, but YIBO up 7.39%, suggesting stock-specific factors rather than a unified sector trend.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 27 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 27	Product sales update	Positive	+0.8%	Reported growing RedEdge-P Green sensor sales across 10 countries and applications.
Jan 22	Listing compliance	Positive	+10.2%	Regained full NYSE American listing compliance and emphasized governance focus.
Jan 14	HQ move & plant	Positive	-4.0%	Announced Texas HQ relocation and new U.S. drone manufacturing center build-out.
Jan 13	Defense drone sale	Positive	+11.4%	Sold two eBee VISION UAS to NATO-led KFOR for ISR missions in Kosovo.
Jan 07	Support contract	Positive	-14.9%	Delivered spares under two-year support deal for 20 eBee VISION systems in UAE.

Pattern Detected

Recent operational and contract wins often led to mixed reactions, with some positive news selling off and others rallying, indicating inconsistent market confidence.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, EagleNXT reported multiple operational milestones, including NATO and UAE eBee VISION deployments, Texas manufacturing consolidation, and NYSE American compliance. Price reactions varied: the compliance update on Jan 22, 2026 saw a 10.24% gain, while a UAE support announcement on Jan 7, 2026 coincided with a -14.89% move. Today’s wildlife and agriculture-focused eBee X sale extends the theme of diversified government and parapublic use cases.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf · $100,000,000

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-09-10

$100,000,000 registered capacity

An effective S-3 shelf dated Sep 10, 2025 allows EagleNXT to offer up to $100,000,000 of securities over time, providing flexibility to raise capital via equity, debt, or other securities, as seen with prior Series G preferred offerings.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement expands EagleNXT’s presence in government and agricultural monitoring by placing a...

Analysis

This announcement expands EagleNXT’s presence in government and agricultural monitoring by placing an NDAA-compliant eBee X with Idaho Fish and Game. The drone’s 90-minute endurance and ability to map 1,250 acres per flight support crop depredation tracking and wildlife management. Viewed alongside recent defense and international wins, it underscores a strategy of diversified government and parapublic adoption, while prior financings and the $100,000,000 shelf remain key capital-structure considerations.

Key Terms

ndaa-compliant, fixed-wing, multispectral, thermal sensors

4 terms

ndaa-compliant regulatory

"The eBee X, a lightweight, NDAA-compliant fixed-wing drone, excels in endurance..."

NDAA-compliant means that a product, supplier, or company meets the rules in the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act that bar certain foreign technologies and require specific security practices. For investors, compliance matters because it determines whether a business can sell to the U.S. government, avoid fines or bans, and reduce supply‑chain or reputational risk—similar to passing a background check that lets you bid on a sensitive contract.

fixed-wing technical

"The eBee X, a lightweight, NDAA-compliant fixed-wing drone, excels in endurance..."

A fixed-wing aircraft is any airplane that generates lift from stationary wings attached to a fuselage, unlike helicopters whose rotors spin to lift them. For investors, identifying an asset as fixed-wing signals different economics and uses—typically longer range, higher speed, better fuel efficiency, and lower per-mile operating cost than rotary aircraft—so it affects revenue potential, maintenance needs, and regulatory considerations for aviation-related businesses.

multispectral technical

"Its high-resolution imagery, combined with compatible multispectral and thermal sensors, enables..."

Multispectral describes systems that capture or analyze information in several specific parts of the light spectrum — not just ordinary color — such as visible, infrared, or ultraviolet bands. For investors it signals a technology that can reveal details ordinary cameras miss (like crop stress, material differences, or tissue properties), creating potential competitive advantages, new product uses and revenue opportunities across markets such as agriculture, defense, medical imaging and remote sensing.

thermal sensors technical

"high-resolution imagery, combined with compatible multispectral and thermal sensors, enables..."

Thermal sensors are devices that detect and measure temperature, functioning like a precise, electronic thermometer embedded in products, equipment, or monitoring systems. Investors care because these sensors affect product performance, safety, regulatory approval, manufacturing quality and cost, and can create competitive advantages or supply-chain risks when used in medical devices, consumer electronics, industrial equipment or building systems.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) Enhancing Capabilities with Advanced eBee Drone

ALLEN, Texas, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (dba, EagleNXT) (the “Company” or “EagleNXT”) (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announces the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is acquiring an eBee X drone. This acquisition supports IDFG's efforts to monitor and reduce crop depredation on private agricultural lands caused by big game species such as elk, deer, and moose.

The move directly supports IDFG's statutory mission to preserve, protect, and manage Idaho's wildlife resources, including addressing human-wildlife interaction where big game animals cause economic losses to farmers and ranchers through foraging on crops, haystacks, and other agricultural resources.

The eBee X, a lightweight, NDAA-compliant fixed-wing drone, excels in endurance and coverage, offering up to 90 minutes of flight time and the ability to map approximately 1,250 acres in a single flight. Its high-resolution imagery, combined with compatible multispectral and thermal sensors, enables efficient surveys over large, rugged, and often remote agricultural areas bordering wildlife habitats. This technology provides a quieter, more cost-effective, and less disruptive alternative to traditional methods like helicopter surveys, ground-based assessments or the use of larger multi-rotor drones, allowing biologists to:

• Quickly identify and quantify areas of crop damage from big game browsing, trampling, or concentrated grazing.
• Map the extent and severity of big game impacts on fields, orchards, hay storage, and pastures to support accurate damage claims and reimbursement processes.
• Monitor big game presence, distribution, and movement patterns near agricultural lands to predict and prevent future conflicts.
• Assess habitat conditions on adjacent public or private rangelands, including vegetation health and forage availability, to inform long-term mitigation strategies.
• Support targeted interventions, such as translocation planning or strategic harvest, with precise data that minimizes animal stress and operational costs.
  
  

“Compare the low cost and reduced noise signature associated with operating a fixed-wing drone with the high cost and intrusive noise levels associated with operating a helicopter or a short-range multi-rotor drone, or the time and cost of sending personnel in the field to personally quantify wildlife damage, it’s easy to see why more and more government agencies choose our cost-effective, fixed-wing unmanned drones to support their operations,” said Bill Irby, CEO of EagleNXT.

This acquisition aligns with IDFG's ongoing work under the Idaho Elk Management Plan and broader depredation initiatives to maintain healthy wildlife populations while minimizing negative impacts on private agriculture. The enhanced monitoring capabilities will provide more frequent, detailed insights, benefiting landowners, hunters, conservation efforts, and rural economies across the state.

For more information about the full suite of EagleNXT UAS solutions, or to schedule a demo, visit EagleNXT.com or contact the EagleNXT Media Relations team.

About EagleNXT
EagleNXT is a leading developer of high-performance drones, advanced sensors, and intelligent software solutions that deliver critical aerial intelligence to customers around the world. With more than one million flights conducted globally, EagleNXT’s platforms are trusted across defense, public safety, agriculture, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring applications. The Company’s drone systems have achieved multiple industry firsts, including FAA approvals for Operations Over People (OOP) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), as well as EASA C2 certification in Europe and inclusion on the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS list. EagleNXT’s sensors are integrated on more than 150 different drone models and are used in over 100 research publications worldwide, reinforcing its leadership in precision agriculture, surveying, and environmental sustainability initiatives.

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FAQ

What did EagleNXT (UAVS) sell to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game on January 29, 2026?

EagleNXT sold an eBee X fixed-wing drone to IDFG. According to the company, the purchase supports monitoring crop depredation and wildlife interactions near agricultural lands with high-resolution imagery and compatible sensors.

How much area can the EagleNXT eBee X (UAVS) map in one flight and what is the flight time?

The eBee X can map about 1,250 acres per flight and offers up to 90 minutes endurance. According to the company, this enables efficient coverage of large, rugged agricultural and adjacent habitat areas.

How will EagleNXT’s (UAVS) drone help Idaho reduce crop depredation by elk and deer?

The drone helps quickly identify and quantify crop damage and monitor wildlife movement. According to the company, high-resolution, multispectral and thermal data support accurate damage claims, predictive monitoring, and targeted mitigation planning.

Is the EagleNXT eBee X suitable for government wildlife operations and why?

Yes. The eBee X is NDAA-compliant and optimized for endurance and coverage. According to the company, its quieter, fixed-wing design reduces disturbance and operating costs compared with helicopters or short-range multi-rotor drones.

What operational benefits did EagleNXT (UAVS) cite for biologists using the eBee X in Idaho?

The company cited faster damage assessment, mapping severity, monitoring distribution, and data to inform interventions. According to the company, these capabilities aim to minimize animal stress and lower field operational costs.