EagleNXT to bring drone manufacturing center to Allen

Advanced drone and aerial imaging provider EagleNXT is relocating its headquarters from Wichita, Kansas, to Allen, according to a news release from the Allen Economic Development Corporation.

"Relocating our headquarters to Allen, Texas, is a strategic decision to harness the exceptional talent and abundant opportunities available in this economically vibrant part of the country," EagleNXT CEO Bill Irby said in the release. "The [Dallas-Fort Worth] metroplex, and Allen in particular, presents us with a dynamic ecosystem of skilled professionals in aerospace, technology, product development and advanced manufacturing.”

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The facility, located at 505 Century Parkway, will manufacture MicaSense multispectral sensors and EagleNXT’s first first-ever U.S. production line for the company’s eBee Vision drone, the release states.

In addition, the site will house other departments such as engineering, customer support, and marketing and communications. Production startup at the new facility will take place in several phases, and the facility is expected to open this May, per the release.

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"EagleNXT’s decision to establish its headquarters in Allen is a testament to the strength and appeal of our community”, Allen EDC President and CEO Dan Bowman said in the release. “This is exactly the type of company that brings high-quality jobs, drives innovation and contributes to the vibrant fabric of Allen. We are thrilled to welcome EagleNXT to our city and look forward to seeing them thrive here."