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Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. Unveils America’s First 1,500 Pound Lift Drone With Agricultural Spray And Fire Protection Capabilities
HOUSTON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 15, 2025 / Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ:EVTV) (the "Company" or "Envirotech"), a leader in advanced transportation and defense innovation, today announced the successful completion of the first American-made heavy-lift drone capable of carrying 1,500 pounds, equipped with dual-use agricultural spray and wildfire protection technology.

Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Payload capacity 1,500 pounds - industry-leading for U.S. manufactured drones
Liquid delivery of 100 gallons per deployment
Endurance extended flight time of up to 45 minutes under full load
Precision control autonomous & semi-autonomous flight systems
Manufacturing timeline pre-orders begin next week
Market opportunity agriculture: $7B annually; wildfire suppression: $5.7B FY2024
Agriculture: With a 100 gallon liquid capacity, EVTV's drone is the first to provide farmers and co-ops across America with a scalable solution for crop spraying, fertilization, and pest control that can dramatically lower labor costs, increase yield efficiency, and reach difficult terrain.
Fire Protection: The same system can deploy up to 100 gallons of fire suppressant or water per flight, enabling fast, targeted response in wildfire zones where traditional aircraft cannot maneuver safely.
For the past seven months, EVTV has also been working in coordination with U.S. government agencies and defense contractors on integrating this heavy-lift drone technology into advanced aerial defense systems. With the United States preparing to build a next generation "Iron Dome" styledefense shield, EVTV's drone platform is uniquely positioned to serve as a modular aerial response unit capable of rapid deployment, payload delivery, and integration with counter-missile and surveillance systems.
Elgin Tracy, Chief Operating Officer of EVTV, commented:
"This is more than just a drone - this is the future of American resilience. From supporting ourfarmers to protecting our forests and defending our skies, EVTV has built a platform that canchange industries. Today, we're proving that American innovation leads the world."
EVTV will begin accepting pre-orders from U.S. farmers, cooperatives, and government agencies next week. Initial production is expected to ramp through 2026, with deliveries commencing shortly thereafter.
About Envirotech Vehicles
Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV) is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the electric vehicle landscape by designing and manufacturing electric commercial vehicles that offer sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective transportation solutions. Committed to driving the future of mobility, Envirotech is pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability. For more information, visit www.evtvusa.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release that relate to future plans, events, financial results, prospects, or performance are forward-looking statements. While they are based on the current expectations and beliefs of management, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in this press release, including statements that are not purely statements of historical fact and the risks and uncertainties disclosed in reports filed by Envirotech with the Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available online at www.sec.gov. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words "will," "estimated," "planned," "expected," "believes," "strategy," "opportunity," "anticipated," "outlook," "designed," and similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, Envirotech undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, changed circumstances, or unanticipated events.
CONTACT:
Envirotech Vehicles, Inc.
Merrick Alpert, Chief Communications Officer
Telephone: (870) 970-3355
Email: [email protected]
SOURCE: Envirotech Vehicles, Inc
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