AgEagle Aerial Systems and Drummond Ltd. Pioneer Advanced Drone Operations in Colombia
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) announced that its partner Drummond Ltd. has received multiple certifications from Colombia's Civil Aeronautics Authority for advanced drone operations. The certifications include BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), night flights, and multi-drone operations using AgEagle's eBee X drone.
Drummond, which became the first mining company certified for drone operations in Colombia in 2019, will utilize the eBee X for surveying, mapping, and monitoring mining sites. The drone can generate detailed 3D topographic maps and digital elevation models, reducing site survey times from weeks to days across Drummond's mining areas in Cesar and Magdalena, Colombia.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) ha comunicato che il suo partner Drummond Ltd. ha ottenuto diverse certificazioni dall'Autorità Aeronautica Civile della Colombia per operazioni avanzate con droni. Le autorizzazioni comprendono BVLOS (al di fuori della linea visiva), voli notturni e operazioni con più droni impiegando il drone eBee X di AgEagle.
Drummond, prima società mineraria certificata per operazioni con droni in Colombia nel 2019, impiegherà l'eBee X per rilievi, mappature e monitoraggio dei siti minerari. Il drone è in grado di produrre mappe topografiche 3D dettagliate e modelli digitali di elevazione, riducendo i tempi dei rilievi da settimane a giorni nelle aree minerarie di Cesar e Magdalena, Colombia.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) anunció que su socio Drummond Ltd. ha obtenido varias certificaciones de la Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil de Colombia para operaciones avanzadas con drones. Las certificaciones incluyen BVLOS (más allá de la línea visual), vuelos nocturnos y operaciones con múltiples drones usando el dron eBee X de AgEagle.
Drummond, que en 2019 fue la primera empresa minera certificada para operaciones con drones en Colombia, utilizará el eBee X para topografía, cartografía y monitoreo de sitios mineros. El dron puede generar mapas topográficos 3D detallados y modelos digitales de elevación, reduciendo los tiempos de estudio de semanas a días en las zonas mineras de Cesar y Magdalena, Colombia.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS)는 파트너사 Drummond Ltd.가 콜롬비아 민간항공청으로부터 첨단 드론 운용에 대한 다수의 인증을 획득했다고 발표했습니다. 인증에는 AgEagle의 eBee X 드론을 사용한 BVLOS(시야 밖 비행), 야간 비행 및 다중 드론 운용이 포함됩니다.
Drummond는 2019년 콜롬비아에서 드론 운용 인증을 받은 첫 광산 회사로, eBee X를 조사, 지도 작성 및 광산 현장 모니터링에 활용할 예정입니다. 이 드론은 정밀한 3D 지형도와 디지털 고도 모델을 생성할 수 있어 콜롬비아 Cesar 및 Magdalena 광산 지역에서 현장 조사 시간을 수주에서 수일로 단축합니다.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) a annoncé que son partenaire Drummond Ltd. a obtenu plusieurs certifications de l'Autorité de l'Aviation Civile de Colombie pour des opérations avancées de drones. Les certifications couvrent le BVLOS (au-delà de la ligne de visée), les vols de nuit et les opérations multi-drones en utilisant le drone eBee X d'AgEagle.
Drummond, qui a été la première entreprise minière certifiée pour les opérations de drones en Colombie en 2019, utilisera l'eBee X pour les levés, la cartographie et le suivi des sites miniers. Le drone peut générer des cartes topographiques 3D détaillées et des modèles numériques d'élévation, réduisant les délais des relevés de semaines à jours dans les zones minières de Cesar et Magdalena en Colombie.
AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) gab bekannt, dass sein Partner Drummond Ltd. mehrere Zertifizierungen von der kolumbianischen Luftfahrtbehörde für fortgeschrittene Drohnenoperationen erhalten hat. Zu den Zertifizierungen gehören BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), Nachtflüge und Mehrfachdrohnen-Operationen unter Einsatz der AgEagle eBee X Drohne.
Drummond, das 2019 als erstes Bergbauunternehmen in Kolumbien für Drohnenoperationen zertifiziert wurde, wird die eBee X für Vermessung, Kartierung und Überwachung von Bergbaustätten einsetzen. Die Drohne kann detaillierte 3D-Topographiekarten und digitale Höhenmodelle erzeugen und verkürzt die Vermessungszeiten in den Bergbaugebieten Cesar und Magdalena in Kolumbien von Wochen auf Tage.
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Drummond's new drone certifications using AgEagle's eBee X represent meaningful operational advancement for mining applications in Colombia.
The certification granted to Drummond Ltd. by Colombia's Civil Aeronautics Authority represents a significant operational milestone for AgEagle's technology deployment. The three key certifications - BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), night flights, and multi-drone operations - substantially expand the practical applications of AgEagle's eBee X platform in industrial mining contexts.
These certifications address critical operational limitations that have historically constrained drone utilization in mining. The BVLOS capability removes the requirement for constant visual monitoring, enabling drones to cover Drummond's extensive mining operations across two Colombian regions (Cesar and Magdalena) with minimal human supervision. Night flight authorization allows for 24-hour operational coverage, while multi-drone capability enables simultaneous site monitoring - dramatically improving data collection efficiency.
The practical impact for mining operations is substantial. The eBee X platform can now perform topographic mapping and digital elevation modeling across large terrain areas, reducing survey times from weeks to days according to the release. This acceleration in data collection directly impacts operational planning efficiency by providing more current information for decision-making.
From a regulatory perspective, this authorization establishes a precedent in Colombia for advanced drone operations in industrial settings, potentially opening similar pathways for other AgEagle customers in the region. While the announcement doesn't specify exclusive arrangements, being among the first certified for these advanced operations positions AgEagle favorably in the Colombian mining sector.
Drummond’s New Certifications for BVLOS, Night Flights, and Multi-Drone Operations with AgEagle’s eBee X Enhance Safety and Efficiency in Mining
WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, is proud to announce their partner in Colombia, Drummond Ltd., a leader in mining sector innovation, was granted multiple certifications for advanced drone operations in-country by the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) in Colombia. The CAA authorizations cover BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight), night flights, and multi-drone operations (One-to-Many) for Drummond, using the eBee X drone.
“We are very proud of Drummond’s new levels of certification which result in greater operational capabilities,” said Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle. “Their commitment to expanding what is possible with unmanned systems using the eBee X drone represent a significant step forward in the control, safety, and oversight of Colombian airspace, as well as enhanced safety and efficiencies in their mining operations.”
The company made history in 2019 by becoming the first mining company certified to operate drones in Colombia. Unmanned systems like the eBee X can perform routine tasks such as surveying, mapping, and monitoring mining sites while generating detailed 3D topographic maps and digital elevation models. These are critical for mine planning, assessing terrain changes, and optimizing pit-to-port logistics. The eBee X is able to cover large areas in a single mission to reduce site survey times from weeks to days between Drummond’s vast mining areas in Cesar and Magdalena, Colombia.
The new BVLOS and night flight certifications enable safe, remote inspections of hazardous areas, minimizing risks to personnel, while multi-drone operations allow simultaneous monitoring of multiple sites. These advancements strengthen Drummond’s ability to ensure safety, comply with environmental regulations, and support its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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