AgEagle Aerial Systems eBee TAC Drone Receives Blue UAS Clearance with Department of Defense
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AgEagle Aerial Systems (NYSE:UAVS) has achieved a significant milestone as its eBee TAC drone received Blue UAS certification from the Department of Defense (DoD). This certification enables direct procurement by the DoD and other federal agencies, confirming the drone's compliance with security and performance standards.
The eBee TAC, previously Green UAS-certified, is a lightweight 3.5-pound fixed-wing drone designed for tactical mapping and reconnaissance. It features 90-minute flight time, operates in disconnected environments, and enables secure data sharing for real-time situational awareness. This certification aligns with Executive Order 14307 and recent DoD initiatives to rapidly deploy NDAA-compliant Group 1 and 2 drones.
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- Achieved Blue UAS certification, enabling direct procurement by DoD and federal agencies
- Previous Green UAS certification provided direct on-ramp to Blue UAS status
- eBee TAC offers extended 90-minute flight time capability
- Strategic alignment with DoD's initiative for low-cost, squad-level drone operations
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AgEagle's eBee TAC drone receives critical DoD Blue UAS certification, unlocking significant government procurement opportunities.
AgEagle's Blue UAS certification for its eBee TAC drone represents a significant competitive advantage in the defense drone market. This certification removes major procurement barriers for Department of Defense and federal agencies, creating a streamlined path to substantial government contracts. The timing is particularly advantageous, aligning with Defense Secretary Hegseth's emphasis on low-cost, tactical drones for squad-level operations.
The eBee TAC's specifications make it particularly valuable for military applications - at just 3.5 pounds, it's highly portable while offering 90-minute flight endurance, significantly outperforming many tactical drones in its class. Its ability to operate in disconnected environments addresses a critical military requirement for contested electromagnetic spectrum operations.
This certification follows the drone's previous Green UAS certification, which now serves as a direct pathway to the more prestigious Blue UAS status. This represents successful navigation of increasingly stringent security protocols established in Executive Order 14307 and recent Defense Department memoranda focusing on rapid deployment of NDAA-compliant small drones.
The certification positions AgEagle to capitalize on the Pentagon's growing investment in small, tactical drones - a sector seeing accelerated growth as military doctrine evolves toward distributed operations requiring enhanced situational awareness at the tactical edge.
DoD Designation Allows for Direct, Expedited U.S. Government Procurement
WICHITA, Kan., July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its eBee TAC is now Blue UAS certified. This designation makes the AgEagle drone eligible for procurement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies and recognizes the drone as compliant with security and performance standards required by the DoD.
“This is a transformative moment for AgEagle and places us in a position to supply our military with the equipment and technology needed to counter modern battlefield threat situations,” said Bill Irby, CEO of AgEagle Aerial Systems.
The designation for the eBee TAC enables AgEagle to market the platform as Blue UAS Cleared, reinforcing their suitability for sensitive missions requiring secure, reliable, and scalable uncrewed aerial systems.
This platform’s certification previously had Green UAS-certification, which is now qualified as a direct on-ramp for Blue UAS classification. The DoD Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) adopted the Green UAS certification as a pathway to Blue UAS Cleared status. This marks a significant step forward in streamlining secure drone acquisition across government applications. This achievement reflects months of collaboration between the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), DIU, and federal stakeholders, aligning with Executive Order 14307 and the Secretary of Defense’s July 10, 2025, memorandum to rapidly field NDAA-compliant Group 1 and 2 drones.
The eBee TAC is a lightweight (3.5 pounds), hand-launched, fixed-wing drone designed for tactical mapping and reconnaissance. It offers up to 90 minutes of flight time, operates in disconnected environments, and supports secure data sharing for near real-time situational awareness. These features align with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s call for low-cost, expendable drones for squad-level operations.
For more information or to schedule a demonstration, visit ageagle.com.
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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 www.ageagle.com.
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