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21-05-2025
- Business
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Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Announce Strategic Collaboration to Integrate the RedEdge-P™ Camera with Spirit UAV
Ascent - AgEagle collaboration pairs best-in-class multispectral sensor with rugged, all-weather UAV hardware to advance UAS capabilities in agricultural markets WILMINGTON, Mass., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, the premier event for autonomy and uncrewed systems, Ascent AeroSystems, a global leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, compact, high-performance unmanned aerial systems, announces a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AgEagle (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of best-in-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and sensors for military, public safety, and commercial use, to integrate the AgEagle RedEdge-P multispectral camera with its high-performance Spirit coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The RedEdge-P multispectral camera will be the first multispectral solution integrated with Ascent's high-performance, all-weather coaxial UAV platforms. AgEagle CEO Bill Irby commented, '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. Working with manufacturers like Ascent enables us to deliver a new dimension of precision and capability to the agriculture sector.' Under this MOU, the Ascent-AgEagle collaboration will further showcase the payload flexibility and future-proof nature of Ascent's UAV platforms, while also demonstrating AgEagle's ability to work with OEMs on modularity, compatibility, and custom interfaces, to solve mission-critical integration challenges in the agricultural UAV sector. 'The agricultural drone market is expanding, rapidly, and the need for reliable, high-performance, scalable UAS platforms is critical,' said Peter Fuchs, President of Ascent AeroSystems. '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.' About Ascent AeroSystems Founded in 2014, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicles for defense, public safety, and industrial markets. Ascent's compact, all-weather, aircraft-grade vehicles feature a unique cylindrical configuration that's more portable, more durable, and offers greater dispatch reliability than conventional multirotors, ideally suited for mission-critical operations in the toughest environments. Acquired in 2024 by Torrance, CA-based Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a premier aerospace OEM with 50 years of manufacturing experience, Ascent operates as a wholly owned RHC subsidiary. For more information, visit About AgEagle Through its three Centers of Excellence, AgEagle is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class flight hardware, sensors and software that solve important problems for its 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 UAS, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in energy, construction, agriculture, and government verticals. For additional information, please visit our website at Media ContactsAmy Romano 617.845.3185 Andy Woodward+1 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
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Ascent AeroSystems and AgEagle Announce Strategic Collaboration to Integrate the RedEdge-P™ Camera with Spirit UAV
Ascent - AgEagle collaboration pairs best-in-class multispectral sensor with rugged, all-weather UAV hardware to advance UAS capabilities in agricultural markets WILMINGTON, Mass., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2025, the premier event for autonomy and uncrewed systems, Ascent AeroSystems, a global leader in the design and manufacture of rugged, compact, high-performance unmanned aerial systems, announces a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AgEagle (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of best-in-class unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and sensors for military, public safety, and commercial use, to integrate the AgEagle RedEdge-P multispectral camera with its high-performance Spirit coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The RedEdge-P multispectral camera will be the first multispectral solution integrated with Ascent's high-performance, all-weather coaxial UAV platforms. AgEagle CEO Bill Irby commented, '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. Working with manufacturers like Ascent enables us to deliver a new dimension of precision and capability to the agriculture sector.' Under this MOU, the Ascent-AgEagle collaboration will further showcase the payload flexibility and future-proof nature of Ascent's UAV platforms, while also demonstrating AgEagle's ability to work with OEMs on modularity, compatibility, and custom interfaces, to solve mission-critical integration challenges in the agricultural UAV sector. 'The agricultural drone market is expanding, rapidly, and the need for reliable, high-performance, scalable UAS platforms is critical,' said Peter Fuchs, President of Ascent AeroSystems. '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.' About Ascent AeroSystems Founded in 2014, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicles for defense, public safety, and industrial markets. Ascent's compact, all-weather, aircraft-grade vehicles feature a unique cylindrical configuration that's more portable, more durable, and offers greater dispatch reliability than conventional multirotors, ideally suited for mission-critical operations in the toughest environments. Acquired in 2024 by Torrance, CA-based Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a premier aerospace OEM with 50 years of manufacturing experience, Ascent operates as a wholly owned RHC subsidiary. For more information, visit About AgEagle Through its three Centers of Excellence, AgEagle is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class flight hardware, sensors and software that solve important problems for its 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 UAS, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in energy, construction, agriculture, and government verticals. For additional information, please visit our website at Media ContactsAmy Romano 617.845.3185 Andy Woodward+1
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12-03-2025
- Automotive
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Introducing HELIUS™ - a 249g Coaxial Nano UAV from Ascent AeroSystems
Ultra-portable, handheld drone All-new sub-250g Coaxial nano drone fills a durability and affordability gap in the <250g American-Made sUAS market A rugged, all-weather, NDAA-compliant option for law enforcement, emergency response and industrial enterprise operators WILMINGTON, Mass. & DALLAS, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent AeroSystems, the world's leading manufacturer of compact, high-performance, aircraft-grade coaxial unmanned aerial systems, today introduced HELIUS™, the company's first entry into the sub-250g UAV sector. Debuted at VERTICON (formerly HAI Heli-Expo), in Dallas, Texas, HELIUS is designed to be an affordable AI-enabled, American-Made, NDAA-compliant option for law enforcement, emergency response, government, and industrial enterprise operators looking to upgrade or replace other systems."Bringing our coaxial propulsion technology to a sub-250g platform while maintaining the durability, performance, and reliability Ascent products are known for has been one of the most rewarding challenges we've undertaken," said Peter Fuchs, Co-founder and CEO of Ascent AeroSystems. "HELIUS delivers unmatched capability in its class at a competitive price. It is the drone we've wanted to make from the beginning; small enough to fit in your pocket but powerful enough to meet the rigorous demands of public safety, emergency response, and critical industrial missions." Ascent's HELIUS features: Ultra-portable, ultra-light weight airframe 4G/LTE connectivity AI-enabled obstacle avoidance & object tracking 4K, 12.3MB Electro Optical, Ultra-low-light sensor with digital tilt, pan and zoom Field-swappable, rechargeable batteries Up to 45mph max speed 30+ min endurance "We know that the future of aviation isn't about choosing between crewed and uncrewed systems—it's about teaming. Our acquisition of Ascent AeroSystems was a strategic move to lead that evolution, HELIUS is a key step in realizing that vision," said David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company. With an MSRP of $4,499, HELIUS is available for pre-order now, with initial shipments expected to begin in Q4 2025. Customers can purchase directly from Ascent AeroSystems or through Robinson Helicopter Company dealers who are also authorized Ascent resellers. "HELIUS expands our growing product line and sets a new benchmark for compact UAVs," Fuchs added. "For operators demanding durability, portability, and next-gen technology in a secure, American-Made sub-250g platform, this is the solution." About Ascent AeroSystemsFounded in 2014, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle drone systems for defense, public safety, and industrial markets. Ascent's compact, all-weather, high-performance vehicles feature a unique cylindrical configuration that's far more portable and durable than conventional multirotors, ideally suited for mission-critical operations in the toughest environments. Torrance, CA-based Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a premier aerospace OEM with 50 years of manufacturing experience and more than 13,000 type-certificated aircraft delivered to date, acquired Ascent AeroSystems in April 2024. Ascent is now a wholly owned RHC subsidiary. For more information, visit Media ContactAmy Romano 617.845.3185 Photos accompanying this announcement are available at A video accompanying this announcement is available at
