AgEagle Aerial Systems (UAVS) awards COO 136,702 RSUs for 2026

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AgEagle Aerial Systems Chief Operating Officer Brent Pope reported two equity awards in the form of restricted stock units tied to common stock. He acquired 63,564 units as part of his fiscal 2026 compensation that vest 100% on March 31, 2027. He also acquired 73,138 units from a separate fiscal 2026 award that will vest in equal installments over three years.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pope Brent

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC.

8201 E. 34TH STREET NORTH, STE. #1307

(Street)

WICHITA KS 67226

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. [ UAVS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		63,564(1)	A	$0	110,598	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		A		73,138(2)	A	$0	183,736	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Reflects restricted stock units granted under the Company's 2017 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as part of his COO's compensation for the fiscal year 2026. These restricted stock units vest 100% on March 31,2027.

2. Reflects restricted stock units granted under the Company's 2017 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as part of his COO's compensation for the fiscal year 2026.The award will vest equally over three years.

	/s/ Brent Pope	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did AgEagle Aerial Systems (UAVS) report for its COO?

AgEagle Aerial Systems reported that COO Brent Pope received two grants of restricted stock units as fiscal 2026 compensation. The awards cover 63,564 and 73,138 units, both tied to common stock under the company’s 2017 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

How many stock units did AgEagle COO Brent Pope receive in this Form 4 filing?

Brent Pope was granted two blocks of restricted stock units totaling 136,702 units. One award covers 63,564 units and the other 73,138 units, all related to AgEagle Aerial Systems common stock as part of his fiscal 2026 compensation package.

What are the vesting terms of Brent Pope’s 63,564 restricted stock units at AgEagle (UAVS)?

The 63,564 restricted stock units vest 100% on March 31, 2027. They were granted under AgEagle’s 2017 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as part of Brent Pope’s compensation for fiscal year 2026, providing a single full vesting date rather than staged vesting.

How do the 73,138 restricted stock units granted to AgEagle’s COO vest?

The 73,138 restricted stock units vest in equal installments over three years. This award was granted under AgEagle’s 2017 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan as part of Brent Pope’s fiscal 2026 compensation, spreading vesting over multiple years instead of a single date.

Were Brent Pope’s AgEagle (UAVS) stock unit awards granted under a specific equity plan?

Yes. Both restricted stock unit awards to Brent Pope were granted under AgEagle Aerial Systems’ 2017 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan. The filing notes they are part of his compensation for fiscal year 2026, with different vesting schedules for each grant.

Does the AgEagle Form 4 indicate a purchase or a grant of shares to the COO?

The Form 4 indicates grants of restricted stock units, not open-market purchases. Both transactions are coded as awards or other acquisitions at a price of zero, reflecting equity compensation rather than cash-funded buying of AgEagle Aerial Systems common stock.