The US Army has procured a new batch of tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT, completing the purchase through the company’s German partner Dronivo GmbH. While the contract value has not been disclosed, the acquisition underscores the service’s growing focus on advanced unmanned systems for precision mapping and situational awareness.
The sale includes six eBee TAC fixed-wing drones, each equipped with S.O.D.A. 3D cameras and Duet M sensor payloads that combine standard optical and multispectral imaging. The systems feature RTK and PPK positioning capabilities, enabling highly accurate geospatial data collection. According to EagleNXT, the drones can generate centimeter-level maps and detailed 3D terrain models, even in remote or contested environments where traditional ground control points are limited or unavailable.
Designed specifically for military use, the eBee TAC is a hand-launched unmanned aerial system optimized for rapid deployment and low observability. The platform incorporates digital camouflage to reduce visual detection and can be deployed within three minutes. With a takeoff weight of 1.6 kilograms, the drone offers up to 90 minutes of endurance and a maximum range of 55 kilometers, supporting extended reconnaissance missions.
The US Army intends to employ the drones across a wide range of operational scenarios, including border surveillance, reconnaissance, mission planning, intelligence collection, search and rescue, counterinsurgency operations, and training and simulation activities. The procurement represents the Army’s latest engagement with EagleNXT’s unmanned platforms.
In November 2025, the service previously acquired three eBee VISION unmanned aerial systems, which were used during training exercises at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Germany. The latest purchase further expands the Army’s use of EagleNXT drones for both operational and training applications.
