Envirotech Vehicles, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVTV), a U.S. manufacturer of zero-emission commercial vehicles and industrial-grade drones, has signed a Letter of Intent with Studio di Agronomia Baffetti, a Siena-based vineyard and olive grove consulting firm. This partnership represents EVTV's first commercial drone entry into the European market, signaling a strategic expansion of the company's precision agriculture technology across international borders.
The collaboration aims to deploy EVTV's Heavy-Lift Agricultural Drones across Tuscany beginning in spring 2026, with a specific focus on replacing traditional tractor-based spraying methods with precision aerial systems. These drones are particularly optimized for steep and terraced crops common in the Tuscan agricultural landscape, where conventional farming equipment faces operational challenges. The transition to drone-based applications promises to revolutionize farming practices in one of Italy's most prestigious agricultural regions.
According to COO Elgin Tracy, the partnership positions EVTV at the center of Europe's premium agriculture market while advancing sustainable farming objectives. The implementation of drone technology is expected to deliver improved crop yields and reduced chemical usage, addressing growing environmental concerns in the agricultural sector. This move aligns with broader European Union initiatives promoting sustainable agriculture and reduced environmental impact from farming operations.
The agreement with Studio Baffetti represents a significant milestone for EVTV's international expansion strategy, particularly in the precision agriculture segment. More information about the company's technology and operations is available on their official website at https://evtvusa.com/. This development comes at a time when European agriculture faces increasing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices while maintaining productivity.
The Tuscan region, known for its premium wine and olive oil production, provides an ideal testing ground for advanced agricultural technologies that balance economic viability with environmental stewardship. The successful implementation of EVTV's drone systems could set a precedent for similar agricultural technology adoption across other European regions with challenging terrain and premium crop production requirements.
