AgEagle Aerial Colombian Arm Wins Certification

AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) shares gathered steam Tuesday. The Wichita-based company, a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announces their official distributor in Colombia, eCompass S.A., has become the first company certified by the Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia (CAA) to provide advanced operations training for the eBee VISION fixed wing drone. This certification enables eBee VISION operators to undergo rapid, advanced training in high-level operations, including Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and night flights, critical for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The CAA certification will ensure users can leverage the advanced eBee VISION drone’s capabilities to their fullest extent, delivering next-level solutions for security, monitoring, and data collection in complex environments near-term. AgEagle Aerial CEO Bill Irby commented, “This milestone is a result of AgEagle’s focus on advancing drone technology for high level, real-world results supported by eCompass’s commitment to operational excellence. This certification, in collaboration with our partners, equips clients with the training to fully unlock the eBee VISION, driving innovation, security, and efficiency across a myriad of industries in Colombia.” “Since 2020,” read this morning’s news release, “eCompass S.A. has been AgEagle’s exclusive distributor in Colombia, supplying the eBee X, eBee TAC, and eBee VISION drones to meet unmanned aerial systems (UAS) demand in Colombia.” UAVS shares took on five cents, or 2.3%, to $1.97.