The US Army has acquired advanced tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT through German partner Dronivo GmbH as part of efforts to strengthen battlefield mapping and reconnaissance capabilities.
The contract, valued at an undisclosed amount, covers six eBee TAC drones fitted with S.O.D.A. 3D imaging systems and Duet M sensors capable of both standard and multispectral data collection. The drones are also equipped with RTK/PPK positioning features to support high-accuracy geospatial outputs.
According to EagleNXT, the systems can deliver centimeter-level mapping accuracy and detailed three-dimensional terrain models, even in complex or hard-to-access operational environments without extensive ground control points.
Designed as a hand-launched, fixed-wing platform, the eBee TAC supports rapid deployment and enhanced situational awareness, incorporating digital camouflage to reduce visual detection.
The aircraft can be launched within three minutes, weighs 1.6 kg at takeoff, and provides up to 90 minutes of flight endurance with a range of up to 55 km.
Intended military applications include reconnaissance and surveillance missions, border security, operational mapping, intelligence gathering, search-and-rescue operations, counterinsurgency support, as well as training and simulation.
The acquisition follows a previous purchase in November 2025, when the US Army obtained three eBee VISION unmanned aerial systems for training activities at Germany’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center.
