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Globe and Mail
16-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
AgEagle Aerial Systems Advances Global Expansion as Drone and Sensor Technologies Propel Growth in Brazil's Sugarcane Industry
Deployment with leading biofuel producer Atvos demonstrates AgEagle's scalable impact on agricultural efficiency, sustainability, and international market growth WICHITA, Kan., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announces the sale and deployment of five advanced eBee X drones integrated with S.O.D.A. 3D mapping cameras to Atvos Agroindustrial S.A., one of Brazil's largest producers of sugarcane-based ethanol, sugar, and renewable energy. AgEagle CEO Bill Irby commented, 'Atvos is a strong example of how our proprietary drone technologies are enabling industrial-scale agriculture to become more efficient, data-driven, and sustainable. This partnership illustrates how AgEagle platforms can deliver meaningful value to international producers while creating new opportunities to drive long-term shareholder growth. From defense and security to agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring, our drones are supporting a diverse and expanding range of global applications. As we continue entering high-impact markets, we remain committed to delivering intelligent aerial solutions that generate measurable value across our operational and customer ecosystems.' Atvos is focused on enhancing productivity, improving environmental stewardship, and reducing operational costs, through the deployment of AgEagle's UAS systems across its 1.2 million acres of sugarcane. Atvos is using AgEagle's technologies to advance two core initiatives: Crop failure analysis – Using high-resolution drone imagery and proprietary algorithms, Atvos identifies gaps in planting greater than 50 cm. This data generates failure index reports, improving the quality and efficiency of mechanized operations. Targeted weed control – Pre-harvest drone mapping enables Atvos to locate weed concentrations in dense cane fields. The data directs herbicide application by drone, significantly cutting chemical usage, lowering costs, and reducing environmental impact. Drone flights take place 60 to 90 days after planting and produce precision maps with 3 cm spatial resolution. These maps integrate with the autopilot systems of agricultural machinery, improving travel accuracy to within 15 cm, thereby minimizing crop damage and soil compaction. Initial results point to an estimated 5% increase in sugarcane yields. This deployment aligns with Atvos' recent R$11 billion (USD $1.89 billion) investment in its New Business division to diversify and scale its biofuel portfolio. The adoption of AgEagle's drone and sensor systems reflects the Atvos' commitment to innovation and sustainable growth. About AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. 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 the energy, construction, agriculture, and government verticals. For additional information, please visit our website at Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release may constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'contemplate,' 'could,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'seek,' 'may,' 'might,' 'plan,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'suggest,' 'target,' 'aim,' 'should,' 'will,' 'would,' or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on AgEagle's current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including risks related to the timing and fulfilment of current and future purchase orders relating to AgEagle's products, the success of new programs and software updates, the ability to implement a new strategic plan and the success of a new strategic plan. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of AgEagle in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of AgEagle for the year ended December 31, 2024, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by AgEagle. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and AgEagle undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Media Contact Andy Woodward +1 (469) 451-2344 LinkedIn Facebook X YouTube
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Wichita air quality ‘unhealthy' due to burns
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The City of Wichita says Tuesday's air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. According to a post from the City's X account, the air quality is currently 105AQI (Air Quality Index). Prescribed burns in the Flint Hills is causing smoke in the air. People with lung disease, such as asthma, children and teens, older adults, and people who are routinely active outdoors for six or more hours a day are encouraged to take steps to reduce their exposure. website suggests shortening the amount of time you spend outdoors and staying active outdoors after the air quality improves. Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don't breathe as hard. Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors. Be active outdoors when air quality is better. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Social Rundown: Texas v. Kellogg, Train derailment, and child rescued with infrared technology
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Welcome back to the Social Rundown, where you can learn about the online trends happening globally and in Texoma, too! Want to get the latest tea or news on what's trending on social media? Tune in daily! Texas vs. Kellogg Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is looking into 'fake claims' that Kellogg cereal may not be as 'healthy' as it says it is. Kellogg could be violating the state's consumer protection laws, and how the dyes could lead to health concerns. A starchy derailment mess One freight train in Indianapolis derailed on Sunday, April 6, and caused a mess as it carried cornstarch. Six cars derailed, four of which were empty and two full of cornstarch. A child disappears, found by technology. Michigan State Police found a child thanks to infrared technology. The heat signature from the child made it easy to see him as he was in a ditch but safely found and taken to safety. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Texas weather: Showers, storms, and possible quarter-size hail
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Texas be Texasin'. A few showers will hang around into the early afternoon hours, and then we'll get a break in the precipitation. More storms/good rain will move in late tonight after midnight again. The trend continues to be downward as far as severe weather possibilities are concerned. Quarter-size hail and brief strong wind gusts will still be possible with an overall low severe weather concern. Saturday night will have rain move in during the evening hours. With colder temperatures in place, there will be a chance for a LITTLE snow in spots Saturday night into Sunday morning. It'll likely be a snow/rain mix. Although it could have patches that look pretty as it falls, it likely will have little to no accumulation. Most of Texoma will likely not see any snow. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
June-like heat precedes Texoma's rain chances
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Texoma's weather is off to a great start, with lots of sunshine and light winds. Tuesday will be our warmest day this week, with places like Seymour, Graham and Jacksboro experiencing highs of 90 to 92 degrees. A cold front will stall over the Red River Valley Tuesday night, and we expect showers and thunderstorms to develop along the front early Wednesday morning. Rain will likely be relatively isolated. Thursday offers our best chance of measurable rain with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. Rain chances fall to the slim category on Friday evening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
