AgEagle Reports Strong Government Demand for Blue UAS Approved eBee TAC™ UAS System
May 03 2022 - 8:30AM
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE American:
UAVS) (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), a leading provider of a unified
line of industry trusted drones, sensors and software, announced
that demand for its NDAA-compliant, award-winning
eBee
TAC™ Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) has
been increasing with shipments to and training of U.S. and NATO
forces in the United States and Europe currently underway.
The eBee TAC was the first approved drone to be
added to the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit’s Blue
UAS Cleared List as part of the Blue sUAS 2.0 project. Since the
announcement in March 2022, demand for the eBee TAC has been
climbing. senseFly, an AgEagle company and pioneer of the
proprietary eBee line of fixed wing drones, along with its
partners, have been actively demonstrating the eBee TAC’s powerful
capabilities at recent industry trade shows and special events,
amplifying awareness of the eBee TAC and fueling dynamic growth of
government sales.
eBee TAC is available for purchase by U.S.
government agencies and all branches of the military on GSA
Schedule Contract #47QTCA18D003G, supplied by Hexagon US Federal
and partner Tough Stump Technologies as a standalone solution or as
part of the Aerial Reconnaissance Tactical Edge Mapping Imagery
System (ARTEMIS). Tough Stump is currently actively training
military ground forces based in the U.S. and in Central Europe on
the use of eBee TAC for mid-range tactical mapping and
reconnaissance missions.
According to Tough Stump CEO Jarrett Heavenston,
“With 133 eBees now in active service and dozens more scheduled to
be deployed in coming months, real world applications of the
eBee-enabled ARTEMIS platform are providing military ground forces
with vital, high resolution geographical intelligence right at the
tactical edge. As a result, demand for eBee TAC drones and the
ARTEMIS platform is gaining notable momentum and should result in
accelerating sales to both U.S. and NATO forces as we advance
through the year.”
Last week, the eBee TAC was showcased at the
Association for Uncrewed Vehicles Systems International (AUVSI)
annual XPONENTIAL conference in Orlando, Florida. In addition to
the eBee TAC receiving an XCELLENCE in Technology award in the
Hardware and Systems Design category, AgEagle representatives
hosted numerous meetings and product discussions with key officials
from several U.S. government agencies, including the U.S.
Department of Defense, Defense Innovation Unit and U.S. Department
of Homeland Security, among others. The eBee TAC also took
centerstage at the USGIF GEOINT Symposium 2022, held in Aurora,
Colorado last week, as part of a featured presentation by Director
of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Vice Admiral Robert
D. Sharp.
Barrett Mooney, Chairman and CEO of AgEagle,
stated, “Participation in industry events such as AUVSI and GEOINT
are fueling notable sales interest in the eBee TAC, as well as
AgEagle’s full line of industry leading drones, sensors and
software solutions for both commercial and government use.
Moreover, our in-market growth drivers continue to perform well
across geographies worldwide. Looking ahead, we intend to remain
focused on converting leads into customers and on continued
investing in innovation to meet the needs of our expanding global
customer base spanning a broad range of industries. All things
considered, 2022 could prove to be a watershed year for
AgEagle.”
Designed for stealth and collection of high
precision imagery and data analysis, the rugged, lightweight eBee
TAC is a hand-launched fixed wing tactical mapping UAS, is easily
transportable, can be safely deployed in under three minutes by a
single person, has a maximum flight time of approximately 90
minutes, over 34 miles in range, can fly in silent mission mode,
and be operated without waiver. Each eBee TAC system features a
NDAA-compliant drone, range of sensors and active components, Blue
sUAS registration, Secure Extension, Endurance Activation,
AES256-bit encryption, pixel camouflage and comes in an IP67 hard
transport case. Government sales inquiries regarding the eBee TAC
should be directed to gov@sensefly.com.
About AgEagle Aerial Systems
Inc.AgEagle and its wholly owned subsidiaries are actively
engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class drones, sensors
and software that solve important problems for our customers.
Founded in 2010, AgEagle was originally formed to pioneer
proprietary, professional-grade, fixed-winged drones and aerial
imagery-based data collection and analytics solutions for the
agriculture industry. Today, AgEagle is a leading provider of full
stack drone solutions for commercial and government customers
worldwide. For additional information, please visit our
website at www.ageagle.com.
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meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements involve
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AgEagle Aerial Systems Contacts: |
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Matt Glover or Cody Cree |
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