AgEagle Aerial Systems Announces 100th Drone Sale to South Korea as International Footprint Continues to Expand
New eBee X units enhance capabilities across agriculture, urban planning, and strategic applications
WICHITA, Kan., June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announces the sale of two additional eBee X drones to South Korea, expanding the country’s installed base of AgEagle’s eBee drones to more than 100 units. This milestone strengthens AgEagle’s strategic partnership with South Korea and reinforces its position as a leader in the Asia-Pacific drone market.
The eBee X, AgEagle’s flagship fixed-wing mapping drone, is engineered for high-precision geospatial data collection and is ideally suited for applications including surveying, mapping, and photogrammetry. This latest sale builds on a well-established fleet, further strengthening AgEagle’s reputation as a trusted provider of cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems.
AgEagle CEO Bill Irby commented, “Achieving our 100th eBee drone sale in South Korea represents a key growth milestone. It reflects the growing global demand for our advanced aerial solutions and validates the strength of our platform across a range of industries and geographies. As adoption accelerates in international markets like South Korea, we remain focused on scaling operations, deepening customer relationships, and delivering high-performance drone systems that meet evolving mission needs. This progress directly supports our commitment to building sustainable value for all our stakeholders.”
According to , the Asia-Pacific consumer drone market is projected to grow at a 15% CAGR through 2030, reaching $4.1 billion in projected value. AgEagle’s expanding presence in South Korea positions the Company to meet accelerating regional demand for innovative, mission-ready drone solutions.
The eBee X unmanned systems fleet supports a wide range of use cases, including:
- Precision Agriculture and Environmental Monitoring – With a 90-minute flight time and the ability to cover nearly 2,500 acres at 400 feet altitude, ethe eBee X enables efficient mapping for soil analysis, irrigation planning,and yield optimization.
- Urban Planning – The eBee X is approved for Operations Over People (OOP) in multiple countries, making it ideal for city mapping and infrastructure development in densely populated areas.
- Disaster response and recovery – Rapid setup and deployment allow for immediate aerial support in critical response scenarios.
- Emerging Defense and Security Applications – The eBee X’s Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and OOP approvals enable geospatial data collection in sensitive or hard-to-reach environments.
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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 .
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