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AgEagle Aerial CEO on the latest episode of the Drone Radio Show!

January 24, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Don’t miss AgEagle Aerial on the Drone Radio Show, with host Randy Goers. Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle, discusses the company’s evolution and technology, the expansion into military and public safety markets, a recent White House visit and the role of AI and innovation in the Drone Industry.
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AgEagle is a global technology leader specializing in enhancing situational awareness through advanced robotics solutions. The company focuses on providing autonomous drones designed to tackle mission-critical challenges with high-value solutions.
Founded in 2010, AgEagle initially pioneered professional-grade, fixed-wing drones and aerial imagery tailored to the agriculture industry. Over the years, the company has expanded its reach and is now a leading provider of full-stack drone solutions for industries including energy, construction, agriculture, and government sectors worldwide.
As CEO, Bill brings a wealth of experience to AgEagle. A United States Naval Academy graduate, Bill has more than 25 years of senior management expertise in uncrewed air and maritime systems, ISR systems, actuation hardware, and communication systems. His career includes serving as Vice President at Northrop Grumman, one of the world’s largest defense technology providers, generating $30 billion annually. He also served as President of MTI and Steel Partners Holdings.  Additionally, Bill is an active Board member of Ghost Robotics and the Chairman of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).
In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Bill discusses AgEagle’s evolution and technology, the company’s expansion into military and public safety markets, a recent visit to the White House,  and the role of AI and innovation in the Drone Industry.
AgEagle (www.ageagle.com).
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Read more:
  • AgEagle Projects Explosive Growth: From Agriculture to Defense
  • AgEagle on European Drone Regulations: Challenges, Benefits and Opportunities (From the Floor of INTERGEO)
  • AgEagle Evolves: from Agricultural Drones to Flying Robots and More
Miriam McNabb

Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry.  Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
For drone industry consulting or writing, Email Miriam.

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