EagleNXT MicaSense™ RedEdge-P Triple Sensor Array Drives Advanced Climate Research 

Rhea-AI Summary

EagleNXT (NYSE: UAVS) sold a MicaSense RedEdge-P Green sensor to Shizuoka University on Feb 17, 2026, completing a RedEdge-P Triple 15-band package for airborne superspectral research.

The triple-sensor enables Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI) measurements at 2 cm/pixel and improved tracking of carotenoid, anthocyanin and chlorophyll-a for forest stress and phenology studies.

News Market Reaction

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-1.57% News Effect

On the day this news was published, UAVS declined 1.57%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Key Figures

Spectral bands: 15 bands Imaging resolution: 2 cm/pixel Minimum additional purchase: $2,000,000 +5 more

8 metrics

Spectral bands 15 bands MicaSense RedEdge-P Triple sensor configuration

Imaging resolution 2 cm/pixel Airborne PRI readings resolution for forest research

Minimum additional purchase $2,000,000 Per additional Series G preferred stock purchase under amended agreement

Series G conversion price $1.23 per share Initial conversion price for Series G Convertible Preferred Stock

Potential conversion shares 81,300,814 shares If all 100,000 Series G shares convert at $1.23

Q3 2025 revenue $1.97 million Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025, vs $3.28 million prior year

Cash balance $16.63 million Cash as of Sep 30, 2025

Shelf capacity $100,000,000 Maximum aggregate offering amount under Form S-3 shelf

Market Reality Check

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Technical Shares at 1.01 are trading below the 1.52 200-day MA, indicating a weak longer-term trend before this announcement.

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Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 12 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 12	Defense drone sale	Positive	-4.8%	Malaysian agency procures eBee TAC drone and eBee X sustainment package.
Feb 05	Defense fleet order	Positive	-4.0%	Sale of 15 eBee X drones to European defense integrator for ISR and mapping.
Feb 03	Canada market entry	Positive	+3.8%	First eBee VISION and eBee TAC deployment to Canadian government operator.
Jan 29	Wildlife monitoring deal	Positive	-2.5%	Idaho agency acquires eBee X for wildlife and crop depredation monitoring.
Jan 27	Sensor sales update	Positive	+0.8%	Reports steady RedEdge-P Green sensor sales across 10 countries since launch.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive commercial announcements have often been met with mixed-to-negative next-day reactions, indicating a tendency for the stock to sell off on good news.

Recent Company History

Over the past few weeks, EagleNXT has reported multiple commercial wins across defense, government, and sensing. Orders included a Malaysian eBee TAC and eBee X sustainment package on Feb 12, 2026, a 15-unit eBee X sale to a European defense integrator on Feb 5, and initial eBee VISION deployment in Canada on Feb 3. Another release on Jan 27 highlighted RedEdge-P Green sensor sales. Today’s RedEdge-P Triple deployment for advanced climate research extends this theme of sensor adoption in research and environmental applications.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Active S-3 Shelf · $100,000,000

Shelf Active

Active S-3 Shelf Registration 2025-09-10

$100,000,000 registered capacity

An effective Form S-3 shelf filed on Sep 10, 2025 permits EagleNXT to offer up to $100,000,000 of securities over time, including common and preferred stock, debt, warrants, and units, with terms defined in future prospectus supplements. The shelf has already been used at least once via a Nov 7, 2025 prospectus supplement for Series G Convertible Preferred Stock.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights adoption of EagleNXT’s MicaSense RedEdge-P Triple sensor for advanced f...

Analysis

This announcement highlights adoption of EagleNXT’s MicaSense RedEdge-P Triple sensor for advanced forest and climate research, leveraging 15 spectral bands and 2 cm/pixel resolution for PRI and stress monitoring. It builds on prior RedEdge-P Green sales and recent drone contracts across defense and government. Investors may watch for disclosure on unit volumes, margins, and follow-on orders, while also tracking capital needs given the company’s shelf capacity of $100,000,000 and recent preferred stock financing activity.

Key Terms

photochemical reflectance index (pri), ndvi, carotenoid, anthocyanin, +4 more

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photochemical reflectance index (pri) medical

"develop reliable airborne Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI) measurements, together with"

Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI) is a remote-sensing measure that tracks short-term changes in leaf pigments to indicate how efficiently plants convert sunlight into chemical energy. For investors, PRI acts like a fuel-efficiency gauge for crops, forests or other vegetation: higher values usually signal healthier, more productive plants and potential for better yields or biomass, while lower values can flag stress, lower output or greater vulnerability to adverse conditions.

ndvi medical

"In addition to conventional vegetation indices such as NDVI, we consider it necessary"

NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) is a number derived from satellite or drone images that measures how ‘green’ and healthy plant cover is across land, using the contrast between visible and near-infrared light. For investors, NDVI acts like a remote health meter for crops, forests or land assets, helping estimate yields, monitor drought or carbon projects, and inform risks and opportunities for agricultural, timber, real‑estate and environmental investment decisions.

carotenoid medical

"enhanced tracking of carotenoid, anthocyanin and chlorophyll-a dynamics associated"

Carotenoids are natural, fat-soluble pigments produced by plants, algae and some microbes that give fruits, vegetables and seafood their yellow, orange, or red colors and often act like biological sunblock and nutrient precursors for animals. Investors care because carotenoids are used as ingredients in food, animal feed, dietary supplements, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, so their availability, production costs, regulatory approval and consumer demand can directly affect companies’ revenues and profit margins.

anthocyanin medical

"enhanced tracking of carotenoid, anthocyanin and chlorophyll-a dynamics associated"

Anthocyanin is a natural plant pigment that gives many berries, grapes, red cabbage and flowers their red, purple or blue color; think of it as a built‑in, water‑soluble dye that also acts as a sought‑after dietary ingredient. Investors care because anthocyanin levels drive demand and marketing for foods, supplements and cosmetics, affect product pricing and raw‑material sourcing, and can influence regulatory claims, labeling and potential health‑related sales growth.

chlorophyll-a medical

"anthocyanin and chlorophyll-a dynamics associated with vegetative senescence"

Chlorophyll-a is the primary green pigment found in algae and aquatic plants that captures sunlight for photosynthesis; scientists measure its concentration to estimate how much microscopic plant life (phytoplankton) is in water. Think of it as a visible ‘greenness meter’ for lakes, rivers and coastal seas — higher levels can signal healthy productivity or problematic algal blooms. Investors watch it because changes can affect fisheries, water supplies, regulatory limits, tourism and companies exposed to environmental risk or remediation opportunities.

hyperspectral systems technical

"capability that previously required either ground-based leaf-level instruments or expensive hyperspectral systems"

Hyperspectral systems are sensors and related software that capture hundreds of very narrow color channels across and beyond visible light to create a detailed “fingerprint” of materials on the ground, in water or in the air. Investors care because that material-level insight can enable new revenue streams or cost savings in areas like agriculture, mining, environmental monitoring, and defense, but it also implies specialized equipment, data expertise and regulatory considerations that affect capital needs and market opportunity.

multispectral sensor technical

"MicaSense RedEdge-P Green multispectral sensor since the product launch"

A multispectral sensor is a camera-like device that captures light in several specific colors and types, including wavelengths the human eye cannot see (such as infrared or ultraviolet). Think of it as wearing special glasses that reveal hidden details in a scene—soil moisture, plant health, or material defects—that ordinary cameras miss. For investors, multispectral sensors matter because they enable new data-driven products and services, improve accuracy in monitoring and decision-making, and can create competitive advantages or open markets in agriculture, environmental monitoring, defense, and industrial inspection.

machine-learning technical

"multi-temporal datasets for machine-learning applications, including automated detection"

Machine-learning is a type of computer software that improves its performance by finding patterns in data rather than following fixed rules. Think of it like a digital apprentice that gets better at tasks — such as spotting customer trends, predicting demand, or automating routine work — the more examples it sees. Investors care because machine-learning can boost revenue, cut costs, create competitive advantages, and introduce new risks tied to data quality and model errors.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Superspectral 15-Band Analysis Supporting Forest Research by Shizuoka University in Japan’s Southern Alps

ALLEN, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (dba, EagleNXT) (the “Company” or “EagleNXT”) (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of full stack drone, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announced the sale of a MicaSense^™ RedEdge-P Green sensor to Shizuoka University, completing the University’s MicaSense^™ RedEdge-P Triple sensor package with 15 narrow, scientifically targeted spectral bands.

Professor Atsuhiro Iio, Faculty of Agriculture, Forest Science and Bioresource Sciences at Shizuoka University, first acquired a RedEdge-P Dual in 2024 to map the diverse vegetation mosaic of the Minami Alps Biosphere Reserve in Southern Japan. His 2025 research documented measurable shifts in leaf-flushing phenology and drought-induced physiological stress linked to regional warming.

The EagleNXT MicaSense^™ RedEdge-P Triple sensor’s 15-band configuration will be used by the University researchers to develop reliable airborne Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI) measurements, together with enhanced tracking of carotenoid, anthocyanin and chlorophyll-a dynamics associated with vegetative senescence and short-term stress.

“In addition to conventional vegetation indices such as NDVI, we consider it necessary to incorporate indices related to light stress, including the Photochemical Reflectance Index (PRI),” said Professor Iio. “This was the motivation for introducing the Green camera. Beyond phenological monitoring, we also expect this approach to enable early detection of stress-sensitive tree species.”

The Triple configuration provides researchers with airborne PRI readings with excellent signal-to-noise ratio at 2 cm/pixel resolution, a capability that previously required either ground-based leaf-level instruments or expensive hyperspectral systems.

“The RedEdge-P Triple is now the most accessible superspectral sensor tool on the market,” said Bill Irby, CEO of EagleNXT. “Fifteen narrow bands in a lightweight, drone-ready package provides affordable capability for universities to conduct their advanced research.”

The RedEdge-P Triple’s 15-band configuration supplies rich, multi-temporal datasets for machine-learning applications, including automated detection of weeds, emerging diseases and blight, capabilities increasingly critical for both academic ecology and precision forestry. Users are also able to observe in detail the processes that drive forest health, carbon sequestration and climate adaptation.

The RedEdge-P Dual and Triple systems are already trusted worldwide for monitoring:

• Alpine and tundra ecosystems (permafrost thaw, snowmelt phenology)
• Temperate and montane forests (early stress detection, disease mapping)
• Coastal wetlands and shallow-water habitats (coastal blue band)
• Grasslands and savannas (species differentiation, degradation tracking)
• High-value agricultural systems (nutrient status, powdery mildew, senescence)
  

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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FAQ

What did EagleNXT (UAVS) announce on February 17, 2026 about Shizuoka University?

EagleNXT announced the sale of a MicaSense RedEdge-P Green sensor, completing a RedEdge-P Triple 15-band package for Shizuoka University. According to the company, the Triple configuration supports airborne PRI measurements and enhanced tracking of pigments for forest research at 2 cm/pixel resolution.

How will the RedEdge-P Triple 15-band sensor affect Shizuoka University’s forest research?

The RedEdge-P Triple will enable reliable PRI readings and pigment tracking for phenology and stress studies. According to the company, the 15 narrow bands provide multi-temporal datasets for carotenoid, anthocyanin and chlorophyll-a dynamics at high spatial resolution.

What spatial resolution and measurements does the EagleNXT RedEdge-P Triple provide for UAVS users?

The RedEdge-P Triple provides airborne PRI readings with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio at 2 cm/pixel resolution. According to the company, this replaces need for ground leaf-level instruments or costly hyperspectral systems for many research applications.

Which research applications does EagleNXT say benefit from the RedEdge-P Dual and Triple systems?

EagleNXT lists applications including alpine permafrost and snowmelt phenology, temperate forest stress detection, coastal wetland monitoring, grassland species differentiation, and high-value agriculture. According to the company, the sensors support automated detection and machine-learning analyses across these ecosystems.

How does EagleNXT position the RedEdge-P Triple for academic and precision forestry users?

EagleNXT positions the RedEdge-P Triple as an accessible superspectral sensor with 15 narrow bands in a lightweight drone-ready package. According to the company, it offers affordable capability for universities to run advanced remote-sensing and machine-learning studies on forest health and stress.