Key Takeaways
- The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has acquired an eBee X drone from AgEagle Aerial Systems (EagleNXT).
- The drone will support monitoring and mitigation of crop depredation caused by elk, deer, and moose.
- The eBee X enables large-area, high-resolution surveys with reduced cost and disturbance.
- The technology supports accurate damage assessment, wildlife management, and conflict prevention.
- The acquisition aligns with Idaho’s broader wildlife and elk management strategies.
AgEagle Aerial Systems Supports Wildlife and Agriculture Monitoring in Idaho
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., operating under the name EagleNXT, announced that the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) is acquiring an eBee X fixed-wing drone to support its wildlife management activities. The drone will be used to monitor and reduce crop depredation on private agricultural lands caused by big game species, including elk, deer, and moose.
According to the company, the acquisition supports IDFG’s statutory mandate to preserve and manage Idaho’s wildlife resources while addressing conflicts between wildlife and agricultural producers. Crop depredation by big game can result in economic losses for farmers and ranchers due to damage to crops, haystacks, orchards, and pastureland.
AgEagle's eBee X Drone Enables Large-Scale, Low-Impact Surveys
Mapping Crop Damage and Wildlife Activity
The eBee X is a lightweight, NDAA-compliant fixed-wing drone designed for long-endurance missions. It offers up to 90 minutes of flight time and can map approximately 1,250 acres in a single flight. Equipped with high-resolution, multispectral, and thermal imaging sensors, the platform is suited for surveying large and remote agricultural areas that border wildlife habitats.
