EagleNXT Achieves ANATEL Certification Renewal for eBee X Drone Operations in Brazil
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EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) announced renewal of ANATEL homologation for its eBee X series on November 12, 2025, allowing legal sale and operation of eBee X drones in Brazil.
The certification confirms compliance with Brazil’s safety, spectrum and electromagnetic standards after government testing, and supports deployment across key Brazilian sectors including agriculture and mining. The eBee X offers RTK/PPK accuracy to 1.5 cm, interchangeable multispectral payloads and BVLOS mapping up to 500 hectares per flight. Local resellers Santiago & Cintra and Geo Agri aided the process.
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- ANATEL renewal enables legal sales and operation in Brazil
- RTK/PPK accuracy 1.5 cm for high-precision mapping
- BVLOS mapping up to 500 hectares per single flight
- Supports key sectors (precision agriculture, mining, infrastructure)
- Local reseller support from Santiago & Cintra and Geo Agri
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Certification Allows for High Rate of Deployment in Expanding Brazilian Drone Market
WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (dba, EagleNXT) (the “Company” or “EagleNXT”) (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, today announced the successful renewal of ANATEL homologation certification for its flagship eBee X series drones with Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL).
This certification officially recognizes the eBee X drones meet or exceed Brazil’s required safety, environmental, and design standards to be legally sold and operated in Brazil. This reaffirms EagleNXT’s unwavering commitment to regulatory excellence and strengthens its dominant position in one of Latin America’s fastest-growing drone markets.
ANATEL, globally renowned for its uncompromising technical and safety standards, is the gold standard for telecommunications equipment in Brazil. Renewing this certification confirms that every eBee X drone meets the agency’s rigorous requirements for spectrum compliance, operational safety, and electromagnetic compatibility, delivering absolute peace of mind to Brazilian operators. This accomplishment is the result of rigorous testing and passing the Brazilian government’s approval process.
“Securing ANATEL renewal isn’t just a regulatory checkbox, it’s a powerful and necessary vote of confidence in EagleNXT’s engineering and reaffirms our deep respect for Brazil’s world-class standards,” said Bill Irby, CEO of EagleNXT. “This certification allows Brazilian customers to operate our products, confident that they are deploying the most advanced, reliable drone technology available; legally, safely, and at peak performance.”
Brazil is one of the world’s largest markets for EagleNXT drones, with strong demand in key sectors such as agriculture and mining, which benefit from the cutting-edge technology offered by the eBee X drones.
Brazil is a powerhouse market for EagleNXT, driven by explosive demand in precision agriculture, large-scale mining, and infrastructure inspection. The eBee X series of fixed wing drones feature best-in-class endurance, sub-centimeter accuracy, and interchangeable payloads, empowering operators to maximize yields, cut costs, increase efficiencies and unlock game-changing insights.
The eBee X drones feature Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) accuracy down to 1.5 cm, interchangeable multispectral payloads, and ANAC-approved Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) capability, delivering game-changing ROI through:
- Precision mapping for enormous sugarcane fields, targeting weed control and monitoring crop health
- BVLOS operation enabling coverage of vast acerage, allowing single-flight mapping of up to 500 hectares
- Safe mapping of hazardous mining areas
- Environmental and regulatory compliance for mining operations
- Hyper-accurate site surveying and volume calculations
Local members of the global EagleNXT reseller and support network helped facilitate the certification, including Santiago & Cintra and Geo Agri.
For more information about the full suite of EagleNXT UAS solutions, or to schedule a demo, visit EagleNXT.com or contact the EagleNXT Media Relations team.
About EagleNXT
EagleNXT is a leading developer of high-performance drones, advanced sensors, and intelligent software solutions that deliver critical aerial intelligence to customers around the world. With more than one million flights conducted globally, EagleNXT’s platforms are trusted across defense, public safety, agriculture, infrastructure, and environmental monitoring applications. The Company’s drone systems have achieved multiple industry firsts, including FAA approvals for Operations Over People (OOP) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS), as well as EASA C2 certification in Europe and inclusion on the U.S. Department of Defense’s Blue UAS list. EagleNXT’s sensors are integrated on more than 150 different drone models and are used in over 100 research publications worldwide, reinforcing its leadership in precision agriculture, surveying, and environmental sustainability initiatives.
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