Ageagle Aerial Systems eBee VISION completes proof-of-concept for DGAMPA
AgEagle Aerial Systems (UAVS) announces the recent completion of a successful four-day proof-of-concept demonstration with France's Directorate General for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries, and Aquaculture, DGAMPA, testing eBee VISION's advanced capabilities. AgEagle CEO Bill Irby commented, 'This successful demonstration underscores the potential of the eBee VISION for enhancing maritime security and environmental protection efforts. Multiple flights were carried out in diverse conditions, both day and night. Our eBee VISION demonstrated outstanding performance, operating within a 20 km range and temperatures as low as 5 degrees C, as well as landing smoothly on sand. Throughout the trials, various observation scenarios were tested for maritime control and surveillance, all of which were completed with positive results. This success not only highlights the robust performance of our technology but also validates the potential for growth across various markets.'
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