Key Takeaways:
- AgEagle Aerial Systems integrates MicaSense RedEdge-P™ camera with Ascent AeroSystems’ SPIRIT™ and SPARTAN™ UAVs.
- The fully integrated package is NDAA-compliant and now available for order.
- RedEdge-P offers five multispectral bands plus a high-resolution panchromatic imager.
- Ascent’s rugged coaxial UAV platforms provide all-weather durability and endurance.
- The solution supports precision agriculture, environmental monitoring, and research.
AgEagle Expands Drone Capabilities
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) has announced the integration of its MicaSense RedEdge-P™ multispectral camera onto Ascent AeroSystems’ SPIRIT™ and SPARTAN™ coaxial UAV platforms. The solution is now available for order, providing operators with advanced tools for agricultural and environmental intelligence.
This development builds on the strategic collaboration between AgEagle and Ascent AeroSystems announced earlier this year, resulting in a turnkey, NDAA-compliant package designed to enhance data collection, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Features of the Integrated Solution
The RedEdge-P sensor combines five narrow multispectral bands with a high-resolution panchromatic imager, enabling sharper imagery and faster data processing. When paired with Ascent’s UAVs, the system allows precise vegetation analysis, crop monitoring, and environmental assessment.
Ascent’s SPIRIT and SPARTAN platforms feature:
- Cylindrical coaxial design for improved stability.
- IP56-rated all-weather protection for challenging conditions.
- Class-leading endurance for long missions.
Together, these technologies deliver a robust option for agriculture, environmental monitoring, and research applications.
AgEagle & AeroSystems’ Leadership Perspectives
Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle, highlighted the advancement: “The integration of the RedEdge-P with Ascent’s SPIRIT and SPARTAN platforms represents a significant advancement in sensors for precision agriculture and environmental monitoring. Our collaboration delivers a robust, reliable system that empowers operators to streamline workflows and drive impactful results.”
Peter Fuchs, President of Ascent AeroSystems, emphasized the market potential: “The agricultural drone market is experiencing tremendous, rapid growth, and customers need reliable, high-performance, dependable platforms. With this integration, we are showing what is possible for future growth within the agricultural sector.”
Outlook For AgEagle
With the RedEdge-P integration, AgEagle strengthens its position in precision agriculture and environmental monitoring markets. The collaboration with Ascent AeroSystems provides customers with durable, high-performance UAV solutions capable of meeting the growing demand for reliable aerial data across agriculture, research, and land management.
