Key Takeaways
- Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025.
- The agreement will integrate AgEagle’s RedEdge-P multispectral camera with Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit UAV.
- This marks the first multispectral solution integrated into Ascent’s coaxial UAV platforms.
- The collaboration highlights payload flexibility and system modularity for agricultural drone applications.
- Leadership from both companies emphasized the need for scalable, precise UAS technology in agriculture.
Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Announce Partnership at AUVSI XPONENTIAL
Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle (NYSE: UAVS) announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025 to integrate AgEagle’s RedEdge-P multispectral camera with the Spirit unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The announcement was made at the industry’s leading autonomy and uncrewed systems event.
This integration represents the first multispectral payload to be deployed on Ascent AeroSystems’ coaxial, all-weather UAV platforms.
RedEdge-P Camera to Enhance Spirit UAV for Agricultural Applications
The RedEdge-P, developed by AgEagle, is a multispectral sensor designed to deliver precise and actionable imaging data for various applications, including agriculture. The collaboration aims to combine the imaging capabilities of the RedEdge-P with the rugged design of the Spirit UAV platform.
AgEagle CEO Bill Irby stated, “Providing high quality, insightful, actionable data through our technology is at the core of what we do, and it’s why we are collaborating with Ascent AeroSystems. Combining our advanced camera sensor technology with the Spirit platform is a natural fit.”
Ascent AeroSystems Highlights Platform Adaptability
The MOU will allow the company to demonstrate the payload flexibility of its UAV systems, designed for scalable deployment in demanding environments. The Spirit platform features a compact coaxial configuration intended to maximize durability and performance.
Peter Fuchs, President of Ascent AeroSystems, commented, “The agricultural drone market is expanding rapidly, and the need for reliable, high-performance, scalable UAS platforms is critical. By pairing the rugged, reliable, all-weather design of the Spirit with the precision and efficiency of AgEagle’s industry-leading RedEdge-P camera, we are paving the way for further innovation and future growth within the agricultural sector.”
Modular Integration Supports Agricultural Drone Market Needs
Under the agreement, Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle will collaborate on payload integration and interface solutions tailored to mission-critical use cases in agriculture. AgEagle’s participation in modular sensor development and OEM partnerships will contribute to system compatibility across diverse field applications.
The companies emphasized the importance of modularity and custom interfaces in enabling UAV platforms to adapt to evolving precision agriculture requirements.
Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Focus on Scalable UAV Solutions
Through this collaboration, Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle intend to provide UAV solutions that address the growing demand for high-resolution data in agriculture. The integration of RedEdge-P on Spirit platforms aims to support improved crop monitoring, soil health assessments, and yield prediction through scalable aerial systems.
