EagleNXT and Tough Stump Technologies Announce Expanded Strategic Partnership and Introduce New HELIOS™ Kit
EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) announced on October 16, 2025 an expanded strategic partnership with Tough Stump Technologies and introduced the new HELIOS™ kit, available now.
HELIOS™ bundles the eBee VISION drone, the ATOS tracking system, and a portable processing unit to provide real-time video feeds, low-bandwidth ISR capability, and interoperability with the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype ecosystem. The companies also confirmed cooperative marketing and joint pursuit of U.S. government opportunities announced at AUSA.
EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) ha annunciato il 16 ottobre 2025 una partnership strategica ampliata con Tough Stump Technologies e ha presentato il nuovo kit HELIOS™, ora disponibile.
HELIOS™ integra il drone eBee VISION, il sistema di tracciamento ATOS e un unità di elaborazione portatile per fornire feed video in tempo reale, capacità ISR a bassa larghezza di banda e interoperabilità con l'ecosistema prototipo NGC2 di Next Generation Command and Control. Le aziende hanno inoltre confermato marketing cooperativo e la loro partecipazione congiunta a opportunità governative statunitensi annunciate all'AUSA.
EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) anunció el 16 de octubre de 2025 una expansión de la alianza estratégica con Tough Stump Technologies y presentó el nuevo kit HELIOS™, disponible ahora.
HELIOS™ agrupa el dron eBee VISION, el sistema de seguimiento ATOS y una unidad de procesamiento portátil para proporcionar transmisiones de video en tiempo real, capacidad ISR de ancho de banda reducido y interoperabilidad con el ecosistema prototipo de Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2). Las empresas también confirmaron marketing cooperativo y la búsqueda conjunta de oportunidades gubernamentales en EE. UU. anunciadas en AUSA.
EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS)는 2025년 10월 16일에 Tough Stump Technologies와의 전략적 파트너십을 확대하고 새로운 HELIOS™ 키트를 선보였으며, 현재 사용 가능하다.
HELIOS™는 eBee VISION 드론, ATOS 추적 시스템, 그리고 실시간 비디오 피드, 대역폭이 낮은 ISR 능력, 그리고 Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) 프로토타입 생태계와의 상호운용성을 제공하는 휴대용 처리 장치를 묶은 패키지다. 이로써 양사는 AUSA에서 발표된 미 정부 기회에 대한 공동 마케팅 및 공동 추구를 확인했다.
EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) a annoncé le 16 octobre 2025 un partenariat stratégique élargi avec Tough Stump Technologies et a présenté le nouveau kit HELIOS™, désormais disponible.
HELIOS™ regroupe le drone eBee VISION, le système de suivi ATOS, et une unité de traitement portable pour fournir des flux vidéo en temps réel, une capacité ISR à faible bande passante et une interopérabilité avec l'écosystème prototype NGC2 de Next Generation Command and Control. Les entreprises ont également confirmé un marketing coopératif et la poursuite conjointe d'opportunités gouvernementales américaines annoncées lors de AUSA.
EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) kündigte am 16. Oktober 2025 eine erweiterte strategische Partnerschaft mit Tough Stump Technologies an und stellte das neue HELIOS™-Kit vor, das jetzt erhältlich ist.
HELIOS™ bündelt die eBee VISION-Drohne, das ATOS-Tracking-System und eine tragbare Verarbeitungseinheit, um Echtzeit-Videoübertragung, ISR-Fähigkeit mit geringer Bandbreite und Interoperabilität mit dem Prototyp-Ökosystem NGC2 von Next Generation Command and Control zu bieten. Die Unternehmen bestätigten zudem kooperatives Marketing und gemeinsames Verfolgen von US-Regierungschancen, die auf der AUSA angekündigt wurden.
EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) أعلنت في 16 أكتوبر 2025 عن توسيع الشراكة الاستراتيجية مع Tough Stump Technologies وقدموا المجموعة الجديدة HELIOS™، المتوفرة الآن.
يجمع HELIOS™ بين طائرة eBee VISION، ونظام التتبع ATOS، ووحدة معالجة محمولة لتوفير بث فيديو في الوقت الفعلي، وقدرات ISR ذات النطاق الترددي المنخفض، والتشغيل البيني مع النظام البيئي النموذجي NGC2 لـ Next Generation Command and Control. كما أكدت الشركات التسويق التعاوني والسعي المشترك للحصول على فرص حكومية أميركية تم الإعلان عنها في AUSA.
EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) 在 2025年10月16日 宣布与 Tough Stump Technologies 的扩大战略伙伴关系，并推出新的 HELIOS™ 套件，现在可用。
HELIOS™ 将 eBee VISION 无人机、ATOS 跟踪系统和便携式处理单元整合在一起，提供实时视频传输、低带宽 ISR 能力，以及与 Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) 原型生态系统的互操作性。双方还确认了合作营销并共同争取在 AUSA 上宣布的美国政府机会。
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Expanded EagleNXT–Tough Stump partnership and the HELIOS™ kit create a defense-focused ISR offering with immediate go-to-market positioning.
The new HELIOS™ kit bundles the eBee VISION drone, the ATOS tracking system, and a portable processing unit into a rapidly deployable, open-architecture ISR platform announced on
Key dependencies and risks include successful field integration with customer command-and-control stacks and actual adoption by U.S. government buyers; cooperative marketing and joint pursuit of U.S. government business does not guarantee contract awards. Monitor near-term commercial signals: demonstrations and demos cited on company sites, any published procurement solicitations or award notices, and uptake at relevant defense events within the next 6–18 months.
New Offering incorporates Advanced EagleNXT VISION Drone, Providing Advantage of Real-Time Video Feeds; Expanded Partnership Provides Greater Capability for Operators
WASHINGTON D.C., Oct. 16, 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, is proud to announce an expanded strategic partnership with Tough Stump Technologies, a premier innovator in advanced training solutions for defense and security applications. As part of the partnership, the two companies are announcing the new HELIOS™ kit, a next-generation, rapidly deployable platform that will include the eBee VISION drone from EagleNXT. This cutting-edge solution is available now, and will advance Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) to a higher level of performance.
The HELIOS™ system is designed to be a rapidly deployable, open-architecture platform providing real-time, actionable intelligence. Building on the proven ARTEMIS™ package, HELIOS™ incorporates the advanced eBee VISION drone, the ATOS tracking system, and a robust portable processing unit. This combination delivers unparalleled situational awareness and data synthesis, engineered for seamless interoperability with the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype ecosystem. HELIOS™ is a cost-effective, low-bandwidth solution that will empower users to modernize their command-and-control systems and gain a decisive advantage in dynamic operational environments.
“We are proud to work with Tough Stump Technologies to expand our collaboration and as a first product of that, bringing the game-changing HELIOS™ system to the marketplace,” said Bill Irby, CEO and President of EagleNXT. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering innovative, defense-focused solutions that enhance mission success and operational readiness. The HELIOS™ package is the result of our ongoing collaboration and represents another advanced offering that will deliver real-time intelligence and interoperability. We’re excited to see it match the evolving demand for unmanned capability.”
Also announced at AUSA, EagleNXT and Tough Stump Technologies are expanding their strategic partnership to also include cooperative marketing and promotional opportunities and closer alignment in pursuit of U.S. government business.
"Tough Stump is thrilled to deepen our alliance with EagleNXT, a true partner in innovation," Jarrett Heavenston, CEO of Tough Stump Technologies. "Together we are addressing the unmanned needs with the Department of Defense and will expertly deliver the technologies that deliver capability and enhance what we offer to our U.S. Government and Federal customers and clients. With the new HELIOS™ package, along with our planned co-marketing efforts and joint pursuit of USG opportunities, we will unlock unprecedented value for customers, ensuring they have access to the most advanced, interoperable solutions available."
For more information on the HELIOS™ package, visit Toughstump.com.
For more information about the full suite of EagleNXT UAS solutions, or to schedule a demo, visit EagleNXT.com or contact the AgEagle 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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