EagleNXT Makes Strategic Investment in Agilis Air Inc., U.S. Based Quadcopter UAS Manufacturer
Investment Broadens EagleNXT’s Portfolio in American-Made Drone Offerings
ALLEN, Texas, July 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (dba, EagleNXT) (the "Company" or "EagleNXT") (NYSE:UAVS), a leading provider of full-stack drone, sensor, counter-UAS, and software solutions for defense, government, and commercial applications worldwide, today announced a strategic investment in Agilis Air Inc., an innovative drone technology company.
Agilis is an Ohio-based defense startup focused on building low-cost, modular, American-made drones supported by a 100% U.S. supply chain. The company is also advancing onboard autonomy to enable resilient operations in contested and GPS-denied environments. This investment supports EagleNXT’s commitment to strengthening American leadership in unmanned aerial systems.
"Supporting companies that are pushing the boundaries of American drone technology is core to our mission," said Bill Irby, CEO of EagleNXT. "Agilis brings exciting quadcopter capabilities that complement our Group 1 fixed wing UAS platforms. Together, we are helping to ensure U.S. forces maintain decisive advantage in contested environments."
This partnership reflects EagleNXT’s ongoing strategy to foster collaboration and innovation across the U.S. drone industrial base as the nation pursues technological superiority in unmanned systems, while also creating meaningful synergies across mission sets and supply chains. EagleNXT’s Blue UAS-certified fixed-wing systems excel in long-endurance tactical mapping and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), while Agilis Air’s agile quadcopter platforms are optimized for affordable, attritable ISR and tactical missions. Together, the companies offer customers comprehensive multi-domain unmanned solutions, from persistent overwatch to affordable, attritable tactical systems, all built with trusted U.S. components.
"We are thrilled with the investment from EagleNXT as we continue to engage in the UAS market, answering the tremendous demand for unmanned systems," said Yon Raz-Fridman, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Agilis Air. "Their proven expertise in Group 1 fixed-wing systems and established government relationships perfectly complement our low-cost quadcopter platforms. Together, we are building integrated American-made solutions that deliver greater mission flexibility and scalability for our warfighters."
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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.
About Agilis Air
Agilis Air Inc. is an Ohio-based defense technology company building low-cost, modular, NDAA-compliant unmanned systems developed and manufactured entirely in the United States on a 100% domestic supply chain. Agilis designs affordable, attritable systems for the modern battlefield, led by its Remora platform, a low-cost quadcopter built for ISR and tactical missions. The company was co-founded by CEO Shawn Theiss, who delivered more than 40 U.S. Department of Defense programs over decades through his prior company, Theiss UAV Solutions, and Executive Chairman Yon Raz-Fridman, a serial tech entrepreneur. Agilis is building American manufacturing capacity in Northeast Ohio for the next generation of unmanned systems. https://agilisair.com
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