Key Takeaways
- AgEagle has sold and deployed five eBee X drones with S.O.D.A. 3D cameras to Brazil’s Atvos Agroindustrial S.A.
- The drones will support crop failure analysis and targeted weed control across 1.2 million acres of sugarcane fields
- Precision mapping enables improved planting efficiency and herbicide usage, aiding sustainability and cost reduction
- Initial results indicate a potential 5% increase in crop yield through optimized operations
- Deployment supports Atvos’ R$11 billion investment to scale its biofuel and sustainability strategy
AgEagle Aerial Systems Expands International Agricultural Reach with Atvos Deployment
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced the sale and deployment of five advanced eBee X drones, equipped with 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.
The unmanned aerial systems (UAS) will be used to enhance data-driven agricultural practices across Atvos’ extensive 1.2 million-acre land base, supporting operational efficiency and environmental stewardship.
“This partnership illustrates how AgEagle platforms can deliver meaningful value to international producers,” said Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems. “Our technologies are playing a key role in making agriculture more efficient, sustainable, and precision-focused.”
Technology-Driven Crop Management at Scale
AgEagle’s UAS solutions are being deployed by Atvos to improve crop failure detection and targeted weed control:
Crop Failure Analysis
- Drones conduct aerial surveys 60–90 days after planting
- Imagery identifies planting gaps greater than 50 cm
- Data feeds into failure index reports, guiding replanting decisions and machinery efficiency
- Targeted Weed Control
- Pre-harvest drone mapping detects high weed concentrations
- Enables precise herbicide application by drone, reducing chemical use and costs
- Supports Atvos’ broader sustainability and environmental goals
Precision maps generated at 3 cm spatial resolution integrate with autopilot systems in field equipment, reducing crop and soil damage by improving travel accuracy to within 15 cm.
AgEagle Supporting Atvos’ Sustainability Investment Strategy
The drone deployment supports Atvos’ strategic R$11 billion (USD $1.89 billion) investment to scale its biofuel and renewable energy initiatives. By adopting AgEagle’s advanced aerial imaging systems, Atvos continues its focus on innovation in sustainable agriculture.
The initial outcomes suggest the use of AgEagle systems may lead to a 5% increase in sugarcane yield, validating the value of precision drone technology in large-scale crop management.
