EDGAR 10-K Filing

Company CIK: 8504
Filing Year: 2025
Filename: 8504_10-K_2025_0001641172-25-001563.json

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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Overview
AgEagle™ Aerial Systems Inc. (“AgEagle” or the “Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class drones, sensors and software that solve important problems for our 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, the Company is earning distinction as a globally respected market leader offering customer-centric, advanced, autonomous uncrewed aerial systems (“UAS”) which drive revenue at the intersection of flight hardware, sensors and software for industries that include military/defense, public safety, surveying/mapping, agriculture, and utilities/engineering, among others. AgEagle has also achieved numerous regulatory firsts, including earning governmental approvals for its commercial and tactical drones to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (“BVLOS”) and/or Operations Over People (“OOP”) in the United States, Canada, Brazil and the European Union and being awarded Blue UAS certification from the Defense Innovation Unit of the U.S. Department of Defense.
AgEagle’s shift and expansion from solely manufacturing fixed-wing farm drones in 2018, to offering what the Company believes is one of the industry’s best fixed-wing, full-stack drone solutions, culminated in 2021 when the Company acquired three market-leading companies engaged in producing UAS airframes, sensors and software for commercial and government use. In addition to a robust portfolio of proprietary, connected hardware and software products; an established global network of over 200 UAS resellers; and enterprise customers worldwide; these acquisitions also brought AgEagle a highly valuable workforce comprised largely of experienced engineers and technologists with deep expertise in the fields of robotics, automation, manufacturing and data science. In 2022, the Company successfully integrated all three acquired companies with AgEagle to form one global company focused on taking autonomous flight performance to a higher level.
Our core technological capabilities include robotics and robotics systems autonomy; advanced thermal and multispectral sensor design and development; embedded software and firmware; secure wireless digital communications and networks; lightweight airframes; small UAS (“sUAS”) design, integration and operations; power electronics and propulsion systems; controls and systems integration; fixed wing flight; flight management software; data capture and analytics; human-machine interface development and integrated mission solutions.
As the Company pursues its strategy to pursue new initiatives that improve its operations and cost structure, the Company is also expanding and improving its information technologies, resulting in a larger technological presence, utilization of “cloud” computing services, and corresponding exposure to cybersecurity risk. Certain technologies, such as use of autonomous vehicles, remote-controlled equipment, virtual reality, automation and artificial intelligence, present new and significant cybersecurity safety risks that must be analyzed and addressed before implementation. If we fail to assess and identify cybersecurity risks associated with new initiatives, we may become increasingly vulnerable to such risks. As such, the Company is developing and securing technology that aims to secure against hacking and malicious attacks. As the software that drives our drones and cameras become more autonomous and interconnected, they become potential targets for cyber threats. Ensuring the security of data transmission and control systems has been and continue to be critical in preventing unauthorized access and misuse.
The Company is currently headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, where we house our sensor manufacturing operations, and we manufacture drones in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Product Lines
senseFly™, S.A. - Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles
In October 2021, the Company acquired senseFly, S.A. and senseFly Inc. (collectively “senseFly”), a global leader in fixed-wing drones that simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, allowing professionals to make better and faster decisions. Founded in 2009, senseFly develops and produces a proprietary line of eBee™-branded, high performance, fixed-wing drones which have flown more than one million flights around the world. Safe, ultra-light and easy to use, these autonomous drones are utilized by thousands of customers around the world in agriculture, government/defense, engineering, and construction, among other industry verticals, to collect actionable aerial data intelligence.
MicaSense™, Inc. - Multi Spectral Cameras
In January 2021, AgEagle acquired MicaSense™, Inc. (“MicaSense”), a company that has been at the forefront of advanced drone sensor development since its founding in 2014. In early 2022, AgEagle completed development and brought to market the Altum-PT™ and RedEdge-P™ - next generation thermal and multispectral sensors which offer critical advancements on MicaSense’s legacy sensor products to customers primarily in agriculture, plant research, land management and forestry management. Today, AgEagle’s multispectral sensors are distributed in over 75 countries worldwide and help customers use drone-based imagery to make better and more informed business decisions.
Measure Global, Inc.
In April 2021, AgEagle acquired Measure Global, Inc. (“Measure”), a company founded in 2020. Measure offered a Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) product known as “Ground Control” as a cloud-based, plug-and-play operating system that enabled pilots and large enterprises to operate drone fleets, fly autonomously, collaborate globally, visualize data, and integrate with existing business systems and processes. Measure ceased operations on December 31, 2024.
senseFly™, S.A. and SenseFly Inc.
In October 2021, the Company acquired senseFly, S.A. and senseFly Inc. (collectively “senseFly”), a global leader in fixed-wing drones that simplify the collection and analysis of geospatial data, allowing professionals to make better and faster decisions. Founded in 2009, senseFly develops and produces a proprietary line of eBee™-branded, high performance, fixed-wing drones which have flown more than one million flights around the world. Safe, ultra-light and easy to use, these autonomous drones are utilized by thousands of customers around the world in agriculture, government/defense, engineering, and construction, among other industry verticals, to collect actionable aerial data intelligence.
Our Branded Line of Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles
eBee™ Line of Professional Drones
Sold worldwide through AgEagle’s direct sales team and global network of trusted resellers, the Company’s eBee line of commercial and government/military UAS have logged more than 500,000 flight hours on more than one million successful missions over the past decade.
● eBee TAC™- Designed specifically for government and military mapping and mission planning applications, the eBee TAC operates in disconnected environments, providing a higher accuracy mobile solution to map and locally share aerial imagery data on rapidly changing field conditions to analyze and provide near real-time situational awareness to ground forces. Weighing only 3.5 pounds and featuring a digital camouflage skin for increased stealth and up to 90 minutes flight time and silent mission mode, the eBee TAC can be rapidly deployed, from assembly to hand-launch, in three minutes by a single user to generate 3D modeling, terrain and thermal maps. Each system features National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) compliant drone, sensors and active components, secure extension, Endurance activation, two Endurance batteries, one Pitot Pro-kit, two micro-SD cards with adapters, AES256-bit encryption, pixel camouflage and an IP67 hard transport case with STANAG military standard certification that is lightweight, rugged and dust and water resistant. Camera options include RGB, multispectral and thermal payloads; and the system can also be upgraded to include additional features and payloads.
In March 2022, AgEagle’s eBee TAC™ Uncrewed Aerial System was the first approved drone to be added to the U.S. Department of Defense’s (“DoD”) Defense Innovation Unit’s (“DIU”) Blue UAS Cleared List as part of Blue sUAS 2.0. The eBee TAC successfully completed a series of demonstrations in association with Blue sUAS 2.0 to provide the DIU with information and verification of the drone systems’ mission planning and launch capabilities, range and endurance, NDAA compliance, operational safety of flight procedures and cyber security, in addition to scripted and ad hoc flight profiles. Based on its evaluation, the DIU designated the eBee TAC as an approved light-weight, medium-range UAS available for immediate procurement by the DoD without a waiver to operate; and is also available for procurement by other Federal Government agencies. AgEagle’s success with Blue sUAS 2.0 follows eBee’s use as an integral asset for both conventional and unconventional Department of Defense units for over five years.
● eBee X - the eBee X has been recognized as the fixed-wing drone that revolutionized the uncrewed aerial vehicle sector with its ease-of-use and multiple, state-of-the-art sensors designed to suit a wide range of mapping jobs. At just 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs.), eBee X is a lightweight, ultra-portable solution that is easy for a single person to operate. With a unique Endurance Extension option enabling a flight time of up to 90 minutes and single-flight coverage of up to 500 ha at 122m (1,236 acres at 400 ft.), the eBee X is a premium drone that offers users the high-precision of on-demand RTK/PPK for achieving absolute accuracy of down to 1.5 cm (0.6 in) - without ground control points. This capability makes the eBee X ideal for BVLOS operations, such as long corridor mapping missions for utility companies, expansive crop scouting in agriculture and by enterprise customers who desire a robust and professional drone fleet.
The eBee X has proven that it meets the highest possible quality and ground risk safety standards, and due to its lightweight design, the effects of ground impact are reduced. Consequently, the eBee X has been granted BVLOS operations permission in Brazil and has been approved to run OOP and BVLOS operations in Canada.
On June 21, 2022, the Company announced that the eBee X was the first drone in its class to receive design verification essential for BVLOS and OOP from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, enabling drone operations to seek Specific Operations Risk Assessment (“SORA”) authorization to fly BVLOS and OOP with eBee X in 27 European Union member states, as well as Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
In October 2022, the eBee X series of fixed wing uncrewed aircraft systems, including the eBee X, eBee Geo and eBee TAC, were the first and only drones on the market to comply with Category 3 of the Operations of Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Over People rules published in the Federal Registry by the FAA in March 2021. Securing a Part 107 certificate of waiver from the FAA is a long, arduous and costly process for sUAS users. Now that the eBee has proven compliant with Category 3 of the rules, eBee drone operators no longer need an FAA waiver for OOP or Operations Over Moving Vehicles. This major milestone was achieved by AgEagle following months of work, historic reliability review and extensive testing conducted by Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (“MAAP”).
● eBee VISION - in December 2022, AgEagle announced its latest innovation in commercial and tactical drone technology with the unveiling of its new eBee VISION Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (“ISR”) UAS. The eBee VISION delivers high resolution, medium-range video imagery made possible by its 32x zoom and powerful thermal observation capabilities. Its sensor payloads are capable of detecting, tracking and geo-locating objects in both day and night conditions. Offering up to 90 minutes of flight time and the same ease-of-use that has earned AgEagle’s eBee line of drones industry distinction, the eBee VISION can be deployed and operated by a single person. Designed, developed and manufactured by AgEagle’s research and development team in Switzerland, the eBee VISION is NDAA compliant, weighs less than 3.5 pounds/1.6 kilograms and can be carried in a backpack.
In December 2022, eBee VISION prototypes were successfully tested by European Armed Forces. According to an official from a UAV experimentation unit of a European military force present at the testing, “eBee VISION’s specifications fill the gap between low endurance quadcopters and large military fixed-wing drones. The small size, lightweight, ease-of-use, autonomy, range and sensor capabilities make it a promising drone for tactical ISR missions.”
As a result of the tests, European military units ordered multiple eBee VISION prototypes, with delivery having occurred in late 2023. Commercial production of eBee VISION began shortly thereafter, with successful deliveries to a number of global military forces.
Market Opportunity for UAVs
Drones have transformed from being freelance videographer toys to mission critical inspection tools for enterprise businesses like construction, energy and agriculture, and for military/defense applications worldwide. Moreover, the number of use cases for drones has also grown as drone hardware has become more advanced, safer and more reliable. Advanced aerial mapping, crop monitoring, publicly safety uses, disaster response and consumer drone deliveries have all become available as the commercial drone industry has matured.
In September 2022, the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This bi-partisan bill establishes programs within the Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to support the use of drones and other sUAS when inspecting, repairing or constructing road infrastructure, electric grid infrastructure, water infrastructure or other critical infrastructure. Specifically, DOT must award grants in the aggregate of $100 million to state, tribal and local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, or groups of those entities to purchase or otherwise use drones to increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve worker and community safety, reduce carbon emissions, or meet other priorities related to critical infrastructure projects. Grant recipients must use domestically manufactured drones that are made by companies not subject to influence or control from certain foreign entities, including China and Russia. This legislation is supported by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National League of Cities, National Council of State Legislatures, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Commercial Drone Alliance and Association of Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International among others. This bill is currently pending approval by the U.S. Senate.
The Military Drone Market is expected to see substantial growth in the coming years. A recent report from Straits Research said that the global military drone market size was valued at USD 21.81 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow from USD 24.25 billion in 2025 to reach USD 56.69 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 11.20% during the forecast period (2025-2033). The report said: “A military drone, also known as an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), is a type of aircraft that operates without a human pilot on board. These drones are equipped with advanced technologies for surveillance, reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, and, in some cases, targeted strikes. Military drones are used extensively in modern warfare for a variety of roles, including combat, surveillance, logistical support, and search-and-rescue missions. The global market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by technological advancements and increasing global demand for enhanced surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance capabilities. As nations recognize the strategic advantages of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in military operations, drones are increasingly deployed in both combat and non-combat roles. This expansion is further supported by rising defense budgets, particularly in regions such as Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. Despite the promising growth, there are significant challenges facing the global market, including complex regulatory issues and ethical concerns surrounding the use of autonomous weapons. However, innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), miniaturization, and battery life are expected to open new growth opportunities, enabling more advanced, efficient, and versatile drone capabilities in the near future.”
Straits Research continued: “Geopolitical tensions, especially in regions like Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe, are driving a significant demand for military drones. As nations seek to strengthen their surveillance, intelligence, and tactical capabilities, military drones have become integral to modern defense strategies. For example, the Indo-Pacific region increasingly views drones as vital for maintaining a strategic balance in contested areas. Similarly, Russia’s actions in Ukraine have highlighted the tactical advantages of drones, prompting Eastern European nations near the conflict zone to prioritize drone investments to enhance border security and ensure readiness in case of escalations.
Multi Spectral Cameras
Setting entirely new standards of excellence for high resolution aerial imaging solutions, our proprietary thermal and multispectral sensors are broadly recognized as the cameras of choice worldwide for advanced applications in agriculture, plant research, land management and forestry management.
● Altum-PT - an optimized three-in-one solution for advanced remote sensing and agricultural research. It seamlessly integrates an ultra-high resolution panchromatic imager, a built-in 320X256 radiometric thermal imager and five discrete spectral bands to produce synchronized outputs such as RGB color, crop vigor, heat maps and high resolution panchromatic in just one flight. Offering twice the spatial resolution of the prior Altum™ sensor, Altum-PT, introduced in early 2022, the sensor that empowers users with deeper analytical capabilities and broader, more diverse applications; enable them to discern issues at the plant level, even in the early growth stages; and conduct early stage stand counting, as well as season-long soil monitoring, among other critical uses. Altum-PT also features a global shutter for distortion-free results, open APIs and a new storage device allowing for two captures per second.
● RedEdge-P - Offering three times the capture speed and twice the spatial resolution of the RedEdge-MX, the all new RedEdge-P, launched in early 2022, the sensor that builds on the legacy of the rugged, high-quality, multispectral sensor that the industry has come to trust and adds the power of a higher resolution, panchromatic band to double the output data resolution. A single camera solution which is compatible with a wide array of drone aircraft ranging from large, fixed wing to small multirotor, RedEdge-P captures calibrated high-resolution multispectral and RGB imagery with an optimized field of view and capture rate for efficient flights. This solution seamlessly integrates a high resolution, all-color imager with synchronized multispectral imagers to enable pixel-aligned outputs at previously unattainable resolutions, while maintaining the efficiency and reliability of its RedEdge™ legacy. Processing of data outputs is enabled through industry standard software platforms, including AgEagle’s Ground Control flight management software. With RedEdge-P, agricultural professionals benefit from a sensor that can enable effective plant counting and spectral analysis of small plants. Likewise, federal, state and local government and commercial forestry enterprises will also benefit from precise, efficient data collection and tree-level analysis as opposed to being limited to analyzing large swaths of land to make critical forestry management decisions.
● RedEdge-Pdual - A further specialized product, the RedEdge-Pdual offers a combined solution of the RedEdge-P and RedEdge-P blue cameras, this camera provides specialized insight into plant classification, weed identification, environmental research and vegetation analysis of water bodies, adding a coastal blue band. The camera coves 10 multispectral bands, and a fast capture rate. Additionally, it allows synchronized capture of all 10 bands, providing AI functions such as automatic triggering and geo-tagging for optimizing flight efficiency and easy post-processing.
Market Opportunity for Sensor Solutions
Sensors for drones are increasingly being used for surveying, mapping and inspections - particularly in the mining, construction, energy, environmental management, agriculture, infrastructure and waste management industries. Moreover, with every new innovation in sensor technologies, the functionality and the underpinning value proposition of commercial UAS continues to improve and allows for an even wider range of possible applications.
AgEagle’s Manufacturing Operations
For years, federal agencies have been using drones for a wide range of use cases, from mapping to surveillance, search and rescue, and scientific research. However, in recent years federal agencies’ use of and ability to procure UAS has evolved, largely stemming from security concerns about drones from Chinese manufacturers. In 2020, for example, the U.S. Department of Interior grounded its entire fleet of drones over concerns “that Chinese parts in them might be used for spying, making exceptions only for emergency missions like fighting wildfires and search-and-rescue operations,” as The New York Times reported on January 29, 2020.
AgEagle believes that these measures to ban China-manufactured drones and components not only protects our nation, but has fueled and will continue to fuel, demand for “Made in America” drones and components, creating a significant opportunity for U.S.-based drone manufacturers, like AgEagle. Consequently, it is AgEagle’s intention to establish best industry practices and define quality standards for manufacturing, assembly, design/engineering and testing of drones, drone subcomponents and related drone equipment in the Company’s U.S. facilities. The Company also has established manufacturing operations in its Lausanne, Switzerland facility, where it assembles its line of eBee-branded fixed wing drones for AgEagle’s international customer base.
AgEagle’s commitment to its discerning customers has driven its efforts to establish recognized centers of excellence in drone airframes, sensors and software, which, in turn, has driven the the Company’s drone production and distribution operations to actively seek ISO:9001 certification for its Quality Management System (“QMS”), a process that the Company expects to complete within the second quarter of 2025. Demonstrating that the Company delivers consistently high-quality products and services in every aspect of its fixed-wing drone operations, including design, manufacturing, marketing, sales and after-sales. An international certification, ISO:9001 recognizes organizational excellence and good quality practices based on a strong customer focus, robust process approach and proof of continual improvement.
Competitive Strengths
AgEagle believes the following attributes and capabilities provide us with long-term competitive advantages:
● Proprietary technologies, in-house capabilities and industry experience - We believe our decade of experience in commercial UAS design and engineering; in-house manufacturing, assembly and testing capabilities; and advanced technology development skillset serve to differentiate AgEagle in the marketplace. In addition, AgEagle is committed to meeting and exceeding quality and safety standards for manufacturing, assembly, design and engineering and testing of drones, drone subcomponents and related drone equipment in our U.S. and Swiss-based manufacturing operations.
● AgEagle is more than just customer- and product-centric, we are obsessed with innovation and knowing the needs of our customers before they do - We are focused on capitalizing on our specialized expertise in innovating and commercializing advanced drone, sensor and software technologies to provide our existing and future customers with autonomous robotic solutions that meet the highest possible safety and operational standards and fit their specific business needs. We have established three Centers of Excellence that our leadership has challenged to cross-pollinate ideas, industry insights and interdisciplinary skillsets to generate intelligent autonomous solutions that efficiently leverage our expertise in robotics, automation and manufacturing to solve problems for our customers, irrespective of the industry sector in which they may operate.
Since launching our eBee™ VISION, a small, fixed-wing UAS designed to provide real-time, enhanced situational awareness for critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, we have been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (“DIU”), and secured purchase orders from a lead distributor in the United Arab Emirates, and a reseller for French Army surveillance operations.
In May 2023, we released the new RedEdge-P™ dual high resolution and RGB composite drone sensor, representing yet another AgEagle technological advancement in aerial imaging cameras, seamlessly integrating the power and performance of the RedEdge-P and the new RedEdge-P blue cameras in a single solution. The RedEdge-P dual doubles analytical capabilities with the benefit of a single camera workflow. Its coastal blue band - the first of its kind in the market - was specifically designed for vegetation analysis of water bodies; environmental monitoring; water management; habitat monitoring, protection and restoration; and vegetation species and weeds identification, including differentiating and counting plants, trees, invasive species and weeds.
● AgEagle was awarded a Multiple Award Schedule (“MAS”) Contract by the U.S. federal government’s General Services Administration (“GSA”) - In April 2023, the centralized procurement arm of the federal government, the GSA, awarded us with a five-year MAS contract. The GSA Schedule Contract is a highly coveted award in the government contracting space and is the result of a rigorous proposal process involving the demonstration of products and services in-demand by government agencies, and the negotiation of their prices, qualifications, terms and conditions. Contractors selling through the GSA Contract are carefully vetted and must have a proven track record in the industry. We believe that this will serve to advance our efforts to achieve deeper penetration of the government sector over the next five years.
● We offer market-tested drones, sensors and software solutions that have earned the longstanding trust and fidelity of customers worldwide - through successful execution of our acquisition integration strategy in 2022, AgEagle is now delivering a unified line of industry trusted drones, sensors and software that have been vigorously tested and consistently proven across multiple industry verticals and use cases. For instance, our line of eBee fixed wing drones have flown more than one million flights over the past decade serving customers spanning surveying and mapping; engineering and construction; military/defense; mining, quarries and aggregates; agriculture humanitarian aid and environmental monitoring, to name just a few. Featured in over 100 research publications globally, advanced sensor innovations developed and commercialized by AgEagle have served to forge new industry standards for high performance, high resolution, thermal and multispectral imaging for commercial drone applications in agriculture, plant research, land management and forestry. In addition, we have championed the development of end-to-end software solutions which power autonomous flight and deliver actionable, contextual data and analytics for numerous Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and a wide range of businesses in agriculture, energy and utilities, construction and other industry sectors.
● Our eBee TAC UAS has been approved by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for procurement by the Department of Defense - We believe that the eBee TAC is ideally positioned to become an in-demand, mission critical tool for the U.S. military, government and civil agencies and our allies worldwide; and expect that this will prove to be a major growth catalyst for our Company positively impacting our financial performance in the years ahead. eBee TAC is available for purchase by U.S. government agencies and all branches of the military on GSA Schedule Contract #47QTCA18D003G, supplied by Hexagon US Federal and partner Tough Stump Technologies as a standalone solution or as part of the Aerial Reconnaissance Tactical Edge Mapping Imagery System (“ARTEMIS”). Tough Stump is actively engaged in training military ground forces based in the U.S. and in Central Europe on the use of eBee TAC for mid-range tactical mapping and reconnaissance missions.
● Our eBee X series of fixed wing UAS, including the eBee X and eBee TAC, are the first drones on the market to comply with Category 3 of the sUAS Over People rules published by the FAA. It is another important testament to our commitment to provide best-in-class solutions to our commercial customers, and we believe it will serve as a key driver in the growth of eBee utilization in the United States. We further believe it will improve the business applications made possible by our drone platform for a wide range of commercial enterprises which stand to benefit from adoption of drones in their businesses - particularly those in industries such as insurance for assessment of storm damage, telecommunications for network coverage mapping and energy for powerline and pipeline inspections, just to name a few.
● Our eBee X series of drones are the world’s first UAS in its class to receive design verification for BVLOS and OOP from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”). The EASA design verification report (“DVR”) demonstrates that the eBee X meets the highest possible quality and ground risk safety standards and, thanks to its lightweight design, effects of ground impact are reduced. As such, drone operators conducting advanced drone operations in 27 European Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland can obtain the HIGH or MEDIUM robustness levels of the M2 mitigation without additional verification from EASA. Regulatory constraints relating to limitations of BVLOS and OOP have continued to be a gating factor to widespread adoption of commercial drone technologies across a wide range of industry sectors worldwide. Being the first company to receive this DVR from EASA for M2 mitigation is a milestone for AgEagle and our industry in the European Union and will be key to fueling growth of our international customer base.
● Our global reseller network currently has more than 200 drone solutions providers in 75+ countries - By leveraging our relationships with the specialty retailers that comprise our global reseller network, AgEagle benefits from enhanced brand-building, lower customer acquisition costs and increased reach, revenues and geographic and vertical market penetration. We leverage our collective reseller network to accelerate our revenue growth by educating and encouraging our partners to market AgEagle’s full suite of airframes, sensors and software as bundled solutions in lieu of marketing only previously siloed products or product lines to end users.
Government Regulation
UAV Regulation
AgEagle is subject to industry-specific regulations due to the nature of the products we sell to our customers. For example, certain aspects of our U.S. business are subject to regulation by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”), which regulates airspace for all air vehicles in the U.S. National Airspace System.
In August 2016, the FAA’s final rules for routine use of certain small UAS in the U.S. National Airspace System went into effect, providing safety rules for small UAS (under 55 pounds) conducting non-recreational operations. These rules limit flights to visual-line-of-sight daylight operation, unless the UAS has anti-collision lights in which case twilight operation is permitted. The final rule also addresses height and speed restrictions, operator certification, optional use of a visual observer, aircraft registration and marking and operational limits, including prohibiting flights over unprotected people on the ground who are not directly participating in the operation of the UAS. Current FAA regulations require drone operators to register their systems with the FAA and secure operating licenses for their drones. These regulations continue to evolve to accommodate the integration of UAS into the National Airspace System for commercial applications.
In April 2021, the FAA’s final rule for remote identification of UAS went into effect. On the same day, the final rule for operation of small UAS over people also went into effect. This rule permits routine operations of small uncrewed aircraft over people, moving vehicles and at night under certain conditions, provided that the operation meets the requirements of one of four operational categories.
On October 27, 2022, AgEagle announced that the Company’s eBee X series of fixed wing UAS were the first and only drones on the market at that time to comply with Category 3 (as defined below) of the Operations of Small Uncrewed Aerial Systems Over People rules published by the FAA. Now that the eBee has proven compliant with Category 3 (as defined below) of the rules, eBee drone operators no longer need an FAA waiver for OOP or Operations Over Moving Vehicles. Category 3 eligible sUAS must not cause injury to a human being that is equivalent to or greater than the severity of injury caused by a transfer of 25 foot-pounds of kinetic energy upon impact from a rigid object, does not contain any exposed rotating parts that could lacerate human skin upon impact with a human being, and does not contain any safety defects. Category 3 aircraft also require FAA-accepted means of compliance and FAA-accepted declaration of compliance.
Our non-U.S. operations are subject to the laws and regulations of foreign jurisdictions, which may include regulations that are more stringent than those imposed by the U.S. government on our U.S. operations.
Environmental
AgEagle is subject to various federal, state, local and non-U.S. laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, including the discharge, treatment, storage, disposal and remediation of hazardous substances and wastes. We could also be affected by future laws and regulations relating to climate change, including laws related to greenhouse gas emissions and regulating energy efficiency. These laws and regulations could lead to increased environmental compliance expenditures, increased energy and raw materials costs and new and/or additional investment in designs and technologies. We continually assess our compliance status and management of environmental matters to ensure our operations are in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. Investigation, remediation and operation and maintenance costs associated with environmental compliance and management of sites are a normal, recurring part of our operations. These costs often are allowable costs under our contracts with the U.S. government. While environmental protection regulations have not had a significant adverse effect on our overall operations historically, it is reasonably possible that costs incurred to ensure continued environmental compliance in the future could have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows if additional work requirements or more stringent clean-up standards are imposed by regulators, or if new areas of soil, air and groundwater contamination are discovered and/or expansions of work scope are prompted by the results of investigations.
Suppliers
In 2024, we maintained strong relationships established with companies that provide many of the parts and services necessary to construct our advanced fixed-wing drones and sensors. As our Company grows, we expect to pursue additional supplier relationships from which we can source less costly and better supplies to stay ahead of the needs of the market. In addition, we have forged strong relationships with key suppliers in the U.S. and in U.S.-allied countries based on their ability to meet our needs and delivery timelines. We will continue to expand upon our suppliers’ expertise to improve our existing products and develop new solutions. In 2023, we experienced some supply delays from in our inability to muster funds due to high interest rates and tighter borrowing requirements that continue to crimp borrowing capacity, and thereby hindering our ability to fulfill current and backorders of our products to convert accounts receivables into cash. We may continue to experience potential supply chain disruptions in 2025 for the same reason.
Operating Segment Revenues
The table below reflects our revenue by operating segment for the years indicated below:
For the Year Ended December 31,
Type
Drones $ 6,410,305 $ 6,197,049
Sensors 6,663,196 7,100,419
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) 319,276 443,930
Total $ 13,392,777 $ 13,741,398
Research and Development
Research and development activities are core components of our business, and we follow a disciplined approach to investing our resources to create new drone technologies and solutions. A fundamental part of this approach is a well-defined screening process that helps us identify commercial opportunities that support current desired technological capabilities in the markets we serve. Our research includes the expansion of our fixed wing products, providing for developing a portfolio of UAVs, sensors and ongoing software platform development costs, as well as other technological solutions to problems to which our existing and prospective customers must confront. We cannot predict when, if ever, we will successfully commercialize these projects, or the exact level of capital expenditures they could require, which could be substantial.
Organizational History
On March 26, 2018, our predecessor company, EnerJex Resources, Inc. (“EnerJex”), a Nevada company, consummated the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated October 19, 2017, pursuant to which AgEagle Merger Sub, Inc., a Nevada corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of EnerJex, merged with and into AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., a privately held company organized under the laws of the state of Nevada (“AgEagle Sub”), with AgEagle Sub surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of EnerJex (the “Merger”). In connection with the Merger, EnerJex changed its name to AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (the “Company, “we,” “our,” or “us”) and AgEagle Sub changed its name initially to “Eagle Aerial, Inc.” and then to “AgEagle Aerial, Inc.” Prior to this merger, all of the EnerJex operations were conducted through EnerJex Kansas, Inc., Black Sable Energy, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Black Sable”) and Black Raven Energy, Inc. a Nevada corporation (“Black Raven”). Its leasehold interests were held in its wholly-owned subsidiaries Black Sable, Working Interest, LLC, EnerJex Kansas and Black Raven. As of December 31, 2021, the Company continued with the wholly-owned subsidiaries, AgEagle Aerial, Inc. and EnerJex Kansas, Inc.
On January 27, 2021 (“MicaSense Acquisition Date”), we entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “MicaSense Purchase Agreement”) with Parrot Drones S.A.S. and Justin B. McAllister (the “MicaSense Sellers”) pursuant to which the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of MicaSense, Inc. from the MicaSense Sellers (the “MicaSense Acquisition”). The aggregate purchase price for the shares of MicaSense was $23 million less any debt, and subject to a customary working capital adjustment. MicaSense became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as a result of the MicaSense Acquisition.
On April 19, 2021 (the “Measure Acquisition Date”), the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “Measure Purchase Agreement”) with Brandon Torres Declet (“Mr. Torres Declet”), in his capacity as representative of the sellers, and the sellers named in the Measure Purchase Agreement (the “Measure Sellers”) pursuant to which the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Measure Global, Inc. (“Measure”) from the Measure Sellers (the “Measure Acquisition”). The aggregate purchase price for the shares of Measure is $45 million, less the amount of Measure’s debt and transaction expenses, and subject to a customary working capital adjustment. Measure became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as a result of the Measure Acquisition.
On October 18, 2021 (the “senseFly S.A. Acquisition Date”), the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement with Parrot Drones S.A.S. pursuant to which the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of senseFly S.A. from Parrot Drones S.A.S. (the “senseFly S.A. Purchase Agreement”) The aggregate purchase price for the shares of senseFly S.A. is $21 million, less the amount of senseFly S.A.’s debt and subject to a customary working capital adjustment. senseFly S.A. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as a result.
On October 18, 2021 (the “senseFly Inc. Acquisition Date), AgEagle Aerial and the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “senseFly Inc. Purchase Agreement”) with Parrot Inc. pursuant to which AgEagle Aerial agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of senseFly Inc. from Parrot Inc. The aggregate purchase price for the shares of senseFly Inc. is $2 million , less the amount of senseFly Inc.’s debt and subject to a customary working capital adjustment. senseFly Inc. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company as a result.
Our Headquarters
Our principal executive offices are located at 8201 E. 34th Street North, Suite 1307, Wichita, Kansas 67226 and our telephone number is 620-325-6363. Our website address is www.ageagle.com. The information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website is not a part of this Annual Report. We have included our website address in this Annual Report solely as an inactive textual reference.
Human Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2025, we employed 50 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees. We acknowledge that our employees are the Company’s most valued asset and the driving force behind our success. For this reason, we aspire to be an employer that is known for cultivating a positive and welcoming work environment and one that fosters growth, provides a safe place to work, supports diversity and embraces inclusion. To support these objectives, our human resources programs are designed to develop talent to prepare them for critical roles and leadership positions for the future; reward and support employees through competitive pay, benefit and perquisite programs; enhance the Company’s culture through efforts aimed at making the workplace more engaging and inclusive; acquire talent and facilitate internal talent mobility to create a high performing, diverse workforce; engage employees as brand ambassadors of the Company’s products; and evolve and invest in technology, tools and resources to enable employees at work.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). We recognize that a diverse, extensive talent pool provides the best opportunity to acquire unique perspectives, experiences, ideas, and solutions to drive our business forward. We believe that diverse teams solving complex problems leads to the best business results. We promote diversity by developing policies, programs, and procedures that foster a work environment where differences are respected, and all employees are treated fairly.
Talent Management
We recognize the importance of attracting and retaining the best employees. Our continued success is not only contingent upon seeking out the best possible candidates but also retaining and developing the talent that lies within the organization. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest from all walks of life and backgrounds. Our goal is to offer opportunities for employees to improve their skills to achieve their career goals.
Employee Health and Safety
We acted quickly to protect the health and safety of our employees in response to the pandemic protocols. In March 2020, all employees who could work remotely began working from home. Employees continue to have the flexibility to work remotely or on a hybrid basis with most of our employees. The health and safety of our employees has been and continues to be a priority.
No OSHA recordable or lost time injuries in the US and zero injuries at our other global sites.
Intellectual Property
As reflected in the table below, we currently have registered trademarks, several patents or pending patents for our proprietary drone, sensor and software technologies filed in the United States and certain jurisdictions abroad. As of December 31, 2024, our trademark portfolio includes registered and/or pending in various countries and patents in various stages of the patent granting process. We also consider our UAV and sensor manufacturing processes to be trade secrets and have non-disclosure agreements with current employees and business partners to protect those and other trade secrets held by the Company. Risks related to the protection and exploitation of IP rights are set forth in “Risk Factors.”
Trademarks
Mark
Country
Application No.
Filing Date
Registration No.
Registration Date
Status
(RE)DEFINING AGRICULTURAL DRONE SENSING
US
/521832
7/18/2019
6/16/2020
Registered
ALTUM
US
/412439
5/2/2019
8/23/2022
Registered
ALTUM-PT
US
/174411
12/15/2021
12/6/2022
Registered
Canada
6/15/2022
6/15/2022
Registered
China
6/15/2022
6/15/2022
Registered
European Union
6/15/2022
6/15/2022
Registered
Japan
6/15/2022
6/15/2022
Registered
Mexico
6/15/2022
6/15/2022
Registered
Madrid Protocol
A0124015
6/15/2022
6/15/2022
Registered
MICASENSE
US
/659942
6/11/2015
3/22/2016
Registered
REDEDGE
US
/749873
1/7/2020
5/11/2021
Registered
REDEDGE-MX
US
/749880
1/7/2020
5/25/2021
Registered
REDEDGE-P
US
/105307
11/2/2021
12/6/2022
Registered
Canada
4/29/2022
4/29/2022
Registered
REDEDGE-P
European Union
4/29/2022
4/29/2022
Registered
Japan
4/29/2022
4/29/2022
Registered
Mexico
4/29/2022
4/29/2022
Registered
Madrid Protocol
A0122452
4/29/2022
4/29/2022
Registered
THE SENSOR THAT DOESN’T COMPROMISE
US
/521846
7/18/2019
5/26/2020
Registered
AGEAGLE
US
90/837274
7/20/2021
8/2/2022
Registered
Canada
12/3/2020
Pending
SENSEFLY, A KAMBILL COMPANY AND DESIGN
India
12/16/2021
7/23/2022
Registered
Australia
3/13/2013
3/13/2013
Registered
Brazil
3/25/2013
1/12/2016
Registered
Brazil
3/25/2013
3/6/2018
Registered
Canada
3/15/2013
TMA932233
3/21/2016
Registered
China
3/13/2013
03/13/2013
Registered
European Union
3/13/2013
3/13/2013
Registered
EBEE
Russia
3/13/2013
3/13/2013
Registered
Switzerland
61158/2012
9/18/2012
1/21/2013
Registered
US
3/13/2013
4/1/2014
Registered
WIPO
3/13/2013
3/13/2013
Registered
United Kingdom
UK00801156183
3/13/2013
UK00801156183
9/21/2016
Registered
EXOM
Australia
1/22/2015
1/22/2015
Registered
China
1/22/2015
1/22/2015
Registered
European Union
1/22/2015
1/22/2015
Registered
Russia
1/22/2015
1/22/2015
Registered
South Africa
2015/01806
1/23/2015
2015/01806
6/19/2017
Registered
Switzerland
59684/2014
8/20/2014
9/24/2014
Registered
WIPO
1/22/2015
1/22/2015
Registered
SENSEFLY
Australia
11/8/2011
11/8/2011
Registered
Brazil
3/4/2016
4/17/2018
Registered
Brazil
3/4/2016
4/17/2018
Registered
Canada
2/25/2016
TMA1013787
1/24/2019
Registered
China
11/8/2011
11/8/2011
Registered
European Union
11/8/2011
11/8/2011
Registered
Russia
11/8/2011
11/8/2011
Registered
Switzerland
62950/2010
5/8/2011
5/26/2011
Registered
WIPO
11/8/2011
Registered
United Kingdom
UK00801322220
9/9/2016
UK00801322220
5/11/2017
Registered
ALBRIS
Australia
9/9/2016
9/9/2016
Registered
China
9/9/2016
Registered
European Union
9/9/2016
Registered
ALBRIS
Russia
9/9/2016
Registered
Switzerland
53355/2016
3/16/2016
3/30/2016
Registered
US
9/9/2016
4/11/2017
Registered
WIPO
9/9/2016
Registered
EBEE TAC
Switzerland
15306/2020
10/29/2020
11/6/2020
Registered
WIPO
4/21/2021
4/21/2021
Registered
Patents and Pending Patents
Invention Name
Country Code
Status
Application No.
Filing Date
Publication No.
Publication Date
Patent No.
Patent Date
REFLECTANCE PANELS FEATURING MACHINE-READABLE SYMBOL AND METHODS OF USE
US
NP-Filed
62/160732
5/13/15
REFLECTANCE PANELS FEATURING MACHINE-READABLE SYMBOL AND METHODS OF USE
US
Granted
15/154719
5/13/16
12/7/17
11/5/19
THERMAL CALIBRATION OF AN INFRARED IMAGE SENSOR
US
Granted
15/620627
6/12/17
12/14/17
12/31/19
THERMAL CALIBRATION OF AN INFRARED IMAGE SENSOR
US
NP-Filed
62/350116
6/14/16
MULTI-SENSOR IRRADIANCE ESTIMATION
PCT
Converted
US2017/066524
12/14/17
WO2018/136175
7/26/18
MULTI-SENSOR IRRADIANCE ESTIMATION
US
Granted
16/037952
7/17/18
11/29/18
3/29/22
MULTI-SENSOR IRRADIANCE ESTIMATION
China
Published
201780083888.1
12/14/17
CN110291368A
9/27/19
AERIAL VEHICLE COMPRISING IRRADIANCE SENSOR AND IMAGING DEVICE
Europe
Converted
17892899.0
12/14/17
11/27/19
12/11/24
MULTI-SENSOR IRRADIANCE ESTIMATION
Austria
Belgium
Switzerland/Lichtenstein
Germany
Denmark
Spain
Finland
France
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Norway
Sweden
Japan
Granted
2019-529189
12/14/17
2020-515809
5/28/20
7/27/2023
IMAGE SENSOR AND THERMAL CAMERA DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
Europe
Published
19892185.0
12/3/19
10/13/21
IMAGE SENSOR AND THERMAL CAMERA DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
China
Granted
201980079714.7
12/3/19
CN113226007A
8/6/21
ZL201980079714.7
4/14/2023
IMAGE SENSOR AND THERMAL CAMERA DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
US
Granted
/299258
6/2/21
2/3/22
7/2/2024
IMAGE SENSOR AND THERMAL CAMERA DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
PCT
Converted
US2019/064296
12/3/19
WO2020/117847
6/11/20
IMAGE SENSOR AND THERMAL CAMERA DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD
US
Allowed
18/744539
6/14/24
12/3/19
DIFFUSER FOR IRRADIANCE SENSOR INCLUDING DIFFUSER PROTRUDING FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE
US
Granted
/720093
4/13/22
10/20/22
8/6/2024
DIFFUSER FOR LIGHT SENSOR
US
NP-Filed
/174929
4/14/21
CAMERA
US
Granted
29/691510
5/16/19
D907099
1/5/21
CAMERA
US
Granted
29/691512
5/16/19
D907100
1/5/21
LIGHT SENSOR
US
Granted
29/691513
5/16/19
D906845
1/5/21
LENS HOUSING
US
Granted
29/691516
5/16/19
D907102
1/5/21
Where You Can Find Additional Information
The Company is subject to the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act. The Company files with, or furnishes to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports and other filings with the SEC. These filings are available free of charge on the Company’s website, www.ageagle.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet website, www.sec.gov, which contains reports and information statements and other information regarding issuers. The information found on our website is not incorporated into this or any other report we file with or furnish to the SEC.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The risk factors discussed below could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Although we have attempted to list comprehensively these important factors, we caution you that other factors may in the future prove to be important in affecting our results of operations. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of these factors, nor can we assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.
The risks described below set forth what we believe to be the most material risks associated with the purchase of our Common Stock. Before you invest in our Common Stock, you should carefully consider these risk factors, as well as the other information contained in this prospectus.
We have a history of operating losses and expect to incur significant additional operating expenses.
We have been operating through our wholly-owned subsidiary, AgEagle Aerial, Inc. for over ten years. It was not until 2021 that we acquired the latest go-to-market airframes, sensors and software technologies of our products. As of December 31, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $218.4 million which included net losses of approximately $35.0 million and $42.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We are currently still incurring significant net losses as we continue to invest in our business strategy and grow our business as a result, we cannot guarantee that when we expect to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to be adequate to cover our operating business. Moreover, even if we achieve profitability, given the competitive and evolving nature of the industries in which we operate, we may be unable to sustain or increase profitability and failure to do so would adversely affect our business, including our ability to raise additional funds.
We will need additional funding and may be unable to raise capital when needed, which would force us to delay, curtail or eliminate one or more of our research and development programs or commercialization efforts.
Our operations have consumed substantial amounts of cash since inception. We expect to continue to spend substantial amounts on product and software development. We will require additional funds to support our continued research and development activities, as well as the costs of commercializing, marketing and selling any existing and new products and/or services resulting from those activities. Until such time, that we can generate sufficient revenue and achieve profitability, we will need to meet our future cash needs through equity or debt financings. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in our capital raising efforts.
On March 10, 2023, the Company issued and sold to the Alpha Capital Anstalt (“Alpha” or “Investor”) an additional 3,000 shares of Series F convertible into 2,381 shares of the Company’s common stock, per $1,000 Stated Value per share of Preferred Stock, at a conversion price of $420.00 per share and associated common stock warrant to purchase up to 7,143 shares of common stock at the exercise price of $420.00 per share warrant (the “Additional Warrant”) in a private placement and raised $3,000,000 in gross proceeds. The Additional Warrant is exercisable upon issuance and has a three-year term.
On June 5, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain accredited investors, which included Alpha, (the “Investors”). Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to issue and sell to Investors (i) 16,720 shares of Common Stock (the “Offering Shares”) at $250.00 per share and (ii) warrants to purchase up to 25,080 shares of common stock (the “Warrants”), exercisable at $380.00 per share (the “Warrant Shares” together with the Warrants and Offering Shares, the “Securities”) and raised gross sales proceeds of $4,180,000. The Warrant is for a term of 5.5 years commencing on the closing date but is not exercisable for the first six months after closing. As a result, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement the Company issued 16,720 shares of Common Stock for proceeds of $3,817,400, net of issuance costs from the offering and warrants to purchase up to 25,080 shares of common stock exercisable at $380.00 per share.
On November 15, 2023, the Company and Investors, which included Alpha, entered into the Assignment Agreement, pursuant to which, among other things, (i) Alpha transferred and assigned to certain institutional and accredited investors (the “Assignees”), the rights and obligations to purchase up to $1,850,000 or 1,850 shares at a price of $1,000 per share of Series F Preferred pursuant to the Additional Investment Right provided in the Series F Agreement (the “Assigned Rights”), (ii) the Series F Agreement was amended so that the Assignees are party thereto and have the same rights and obligations thereunder as the investor to the extent of the Assigned Rights, (iii) the time period during which the investor can provide an investor notice was extended from August 3, 2024 until February 3, 2025; and (iv) Alpha and the Company agreed to a one-time waiver of the Minimum Subscription Requirement to allow exercise of the Assigned Rights.
Pursuant to the investor notices received by the Company from Alpha and the Assignees on November 15, 2023, delivered in connection with the Assignment, the Investor and the Assignees have provided notices of their desire to purchase 1,850 shares of Preferred Stock (the “November Additional Series F Preferred”) convertible into 14,836 shares of Common Stock (the “November Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of $124.70 per share and warrants (the “November Additional Warrants”) to purchase up to 14,836 shares of our Common Stock an exercise price of $124.70 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $1,850,000. The November Additional Warrants will be exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
Pursuant to the Investor Notice received by the Company from Alpha, the Company sold to Alpha 650 shares of November Additional Series F Preferred, which are part of the 1,850 shares and are convertible into 5,213 shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $124.70 per share (which was adjusted to $100.00 per share as a result of the Common Stock Offering) and November Additional Warrants to purchase up to 5,213 shares of our Common Stock an initial exercise price of $124.70 per share (which was adjusted to $100.00 per warrant as a result of the Common Stock Offering) for an aggregate purchase price of $650,000.
On March 6, 2024, in connection with the Assigned Rights, the Company received investor notices from Alpha and the Assignees for the aggregate purchase of 1,000 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 16,588 shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $60.29 and warrants to purchase up to 16,588 shares of Common Stock an exercise price of $60.29 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $1,000,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On April 12, 2024, the Company received an investor notice from Alpha for the aggregate purchase of 1,050 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 28,378 shares of Common Stock, in the aggregate, at a conversion price of $37.00 and warrants to purchase up to 28,378 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $37.00 per share (based on the VWAPs of the Company’s common stock for April 9, 2024, April 10, 2024, and April 11,2024) for an aggregate purchase price of $1,050,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On May 31, 2024, the Company received investor notices from Alpha and certain of the Assignees for the aggregate purchase of 1,050 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 32,659 shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $32.15 and warrants to purchase up to 32,659 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $32.15 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $1,050,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On July 25, 2024, the Company received investor notice from Alpha for the aggregate purchase of 500 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 21,598 shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $23.15 and warrants to purchase up to 21,598 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $23.15 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $500,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On August 27, 2024, the Company received investor notice from Alpha for the aggregate purchase of 500 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 24,765 shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $20.19 and warrants to purchase up to 24,765 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $20.19 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $500,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a placement agency agreement (the “Placement Agency Agreement”) with Spartan Capital Securities, LLC (the “Placement Agent”) in connection with the issuance and sale by the Company in a public offering (the “Offering”) of 538,000 units (the “Units”), consisting of common units (“Common Units”), each consisting of one share of common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share, one Series A warrant (“Series A Warrant”) to purchase one share of common stock and one Series B warrant (“Series B Warrant”) to purchase one share of common stock and pre-funded Units (the “Pre-Funded Units” and together with the Common Units, the “Units”), with each Pre-Funded Unit consisting of one pre-funded warrant (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”) to purchase one share of common stock, one Series A Warrant to purchase one share of common stock and one Series B Warrant to purchase one share of common stock, resulting in net proceed of $5,677,739.
On October 7, 2024, as part of “October 2024 Offering”, the Company issued and delivered to Alpha 1,500 shares of Series F 5% Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate stated value of $1,500,000 and having all the rights and benefits of Series F 5% Convertible Preferred Stock convertible into 1,363,636 shares of Common Stock with a conversion price of $1.10 as of December 31, 2024.
On December 18, 2024, the Company received investor notice from Alpha for the aggregate purchase of 750 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 142,857 shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $5.25 and warrants to purchase up to 142,857 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.25 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $750,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
Despite the foregoing, we will require additional financing in the future. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we may have to delay, curtail, or eliminate commercializing, marketing and selling one or more of our solutions. Should the financing we require be unavailable to us, or on terms unacceptable to us when we require it, the consequences could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition, and prospects.
In addition, if additional funds are obtained through arrangements with collaborative partners or other non-dilutive sources, we may have to relinquish economic and/or proprietary rights to some of our technologies or products under development that we would otherwise seek to develop or commercialize by ourselves. Such events may have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects.
Our independent registered public accounting firm’s report contains an explanatory paragraph that expresses substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a “going concern.”
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $3.6 million cash on hand and a working capital of $3.1 million. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred a net loss of approximately $35.0 million and used cash in operating activities of approximately $6.6 million. While the Company has historically been successful in raising capital to meet its working capital needs, the ability to continue raising such capital to enable the Company to continue its growth is not guaranteed. As the Company will require additional liquidity to continue its operations and meet its financial obligations over the next twelve months, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company is evaluating strategies to obtain the required additional funding for future operations and the restructuring of operations to grow revenues and reduce expenses.
If the Company is unable to generate significant sales growth in the near term and raise additional capital, there is a risk that the Company could default on obligations; and could be required to discontinue or significantly reduce the scope of its operations if no other means of financing options are available. The consolidated financial statements contained in this Annual Report do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities or any other adjustment that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Risks Related to Our Business and the Industries We Serve
We operate in evolving markets, which makes it difficult to evaluate our business and future prospects.
AgEagle’s drone, sensor and software technologies are and will be sold in new and rapidly evolving markets. The commercial UAV industry is in the early stages of customer adoption and the FAA’s definition of regulations relating to the integration of commercial drones into the U.S. National Airspace System is rapidly evolving. Accordingly, our business and future prospects may be difficult to evaluate. We cannot accurately predict the extent to which demand for our drone systems and solutions will increase, if at all. The challenges, risks and uncertainties frequently encountered by companies in rapidly evolving markets could impact our ability to do the following:
● Generate sufficient revenue to achieve sustainable profitability;
● Acquire and maintain market share;
● Achieve or manage growth in our business operations;
● Renew contracts;
● Attract and retain software and system engineers and other highly qualified personnel;
● Successfully develop for the commercial market new products and end-to-end solutions;
● Adapt to new or changing polices and spending priorities of current and prospective clients; and
● Access to additional capital when required and on reasonable terms.
If we fail to address these and other challenges, risks and uncertainties successfully, our business, results of operations and financial condition would be materially harmed.
Product development is a long, expensive, and uncertain process.
The development of UAV systems is a costly, complex and time-consuming process, and investments in product development often involve a long wait until a return, if any, can be achieved on such investment. We might face difficulties or delays in the development process that will result in our inability to timely offer products that satisfy the market, which might allow competing products to emerge during the development and certification process. We plan to continue making significant investments in research and development relating to our products and technology services, but such investments are inherently speculative and require substantial capital expenditures. Any unforeseen technical obstacles and challenges that we encounter in the research and development process could result in delays in or the abandonment of product commercialization, may substantially increase development costs, and will likely negatively affect our results of operations.
Successful technical development of our products does not guarantee successful commercialization.
Although we have successfully acquired our fully developed go-to-market UAV systems, sensors, and software technology solutions ready for sale or subscription, we may still fail to achieve commercial success for several reasons, including, among others, the following:
● failure to obtain the required regulatory approvals for their use;
● rapid obsolescence of a product due to new, more advanced technologies;
● prohibitive production costs;
● competing products;
● lack of product innovation;
● unsuccessful distribution and marketing through our sales channels;
● insufficient cooperation from our supply and distribution partners; and
● product development that does not align with or meet customer needs.
Our success in the market for the products and services we develop will depend largely on our ability to properly demonstrate their capabilities. Upon demonstration, our solutions may not have the capabilities they were designed to have or that we believed they would have. Furthermore, even if we do successfully demonstrate our products’ capabilities, potential customers may be more comfortable doing business with our competitors; or may not feel there is a significant need for the products we develop. As a result, significant revenue from our current and new product investments may not be achieved for several years, if at all, and that will affect the Company’s profitability.
We face competition from other companies, many of which have substantially greater resources.
Our competitors may be able to provide customers with products that have different or greater capabilities or benefits than we can provide in areas such as technical qualifications, past contract performance, geographic presence, price, and the availability of key professional personnel. Furthermore, many of our competitors may be able to utilize their substantially greater resources and economies of scale to develop competing products and technologies, manufacture in high volumes more efficiently, divert sales away from us by winning broader contracts or hire away our employees by offering more lucrative compensation packages. Small business competitors may be able to offer more cost competitive solutions, due to their lower overhead costs. The markets for commercial drones and services are quickly expanding, and competition is intensifying as additional competitors enter the market and current competitors expand their product offerings. In order to secure contracts successfully when competing with larger, better financed companies, we may be forced to agree to contractual terms that provide for lower aggregate payments to us over the life of the contract, which could adversely affect our margins. Our failure to compete effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or future operating results.
If we fail to protect our intellectual property rights, we could lose our ability to compete in the marketplace.
Our intellectual property and proprietary rights are important to our ability to remain competitive and successful in the development of our products and to our future growth potential. Patent protection can be limited and not all intellectual property can be patented. We expect to rely on a combination of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, as well as confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements and procedures, non-competition agreements and other contractual provisions to protect our intellectual property, other proprietary rights and our brand. As we currently only have a limited amount of granted patent or copyright protections, we must rely on trade secrets and nondisclosure agreements, which provide limited protections. Our intellectual property rights may be challenged, invalidated, or circumvented by third parties. We may not be able to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of our technical knowledge or other trade secrets by employees or competitors.
Furthermore, our competitors may independently develop technologies and products that are substantially equivalent or superior to our technologies and products, which could result in decreased revenues. Litigation may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights, which could result in substantial costs to us and substantial diversion of management’s attention. If we do not adequately protect our intellectual property, our competitors could use it to enhance their products. Our inability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights could adversely affect our business and financial condition, and the value of our brand and other intangible assets.
Other companies may claim that we infringe their intellectual property, which could materially increase our costs and harm our ability to generate future revenue and profit.
We do not believe that our technologies infringe on the proprietary rights of any third party; however, claims of infringement are becoming increasingly common and third parties may assert infringement claims against us. It may be difficult or impossible to identify, prior to receipt of notice from a third party, the trade secrets, patent position or other intellectual property rights of a third party, either in the United States or in foreign jurisdictions. Any such assertion may result in litigation or may require us to obtain a license for the intellectual property rights of third parties. If we are required to obtain licenses to use any third-party technology, we would have to pay royalties, which may significantly reduce any profit on our products. In addition, any such litigation could be expensive and disruptive to our ability to generate revenue or enter into new market opportunities. If any of our products were found to infringe other parties’ proprietary rights and we are unable to come to terms regarding a license with such parties, we may be forced to modify our products to make them non-infringing or to cease production of such products altogether.
The nature of our business involves significant risks and uncertainties that may not be covered by insurance or indemnification.
We have developed and sold products and services in circumstances where insurance or indemnification may not be available, for example, in connection with the collection and analysis of various types of information. In addition, our products and services raise questions with respect to issues of civil liberties, intellectual property, trespass, conversion, and similar concepts, which may create legal issues. Indemnification to cover potential claims or liabilities resulting from the failure of any technologies that we develop or deploy may be available in certain circumstances but not in others. Currently, the uncrewed aerial systems industry lacks a formative insurance market. We may not be able to maintain insurance to protect against all operational risks and uncertainties that our customers confront. Substantial claims resulting from an accident, product failure, or personal injury or property liability arising from our products and services in excess of any indemnity or insurance coverage (or for which indemnity or insurance coverage is not available or is not obtained) could harm our financial condition, cash flows and operating results. Any accident, even if fully covered or insured, could negatively affect our reputation among our customers and the public, and make it more difficult for us to compete effectively.
We may incur substantial product liability claims relating to our products.
As a manufacturer of UAV products, and with aircraft and aviation sector companies under increased scrutiny in recent years, claims could be brought against us if use or misuse of one of our UAV products causes, or merely appears to have caused, personal injury or death. In addition, defects in our products may lead to other potential life, health and property risks. Any claims against us, regardless of their merit, could severely harm our financial condition, strain our management and other resources. We are unable to predict if we will be able to obtain or maintain product liability insurance for any of our products.
We maintain cash deposits in excess of federally insured limits. Adverse developments affecting financial institutions, including bank failures, could adversely affect our liquidity and financial performance.
We regularly maintain domestic cash deposits in Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insured banks, which exceed the FDIC insurance limits. We also maintain cash deposits in foreign banks where we operate, some of which are not insured or are only partially insured by the FDIC or other similar agencies. Bank failures, events involving limited liquidity, defaults, non-performance or other adverse developments that affect financial institutions, or concerns or rumors about such events, may lead to liquidity constraints. For example, on March 10, 2023, Silicon Valley Bank failed and was taken into receivership by the FDIC. Additionally, on March 15, 2023, Credit Suisse announced that it would borrow up to 50 billion Swiss francs, or $53.7 billion, from the Swiss National Bank to address its liquidity concerns. We have historically maintained deposits less than $1 million euros at Credit Suisse and have now lowered our funds as part of our risk mitigation plan in connection with the foregoing, we may increase our deposits at Credit Suisse in the future however there can be no assurance that we will be able to effectively mitigate the risk of loss should a similar event impact Credit Suisse in the future or any other bank at which we maintain deposits. The failure of a bank, or other adverse conditions in the financial or credit markets impacting financial institutions at which we maintain balances, could adversely impact our liquidity and financial performance. There can be no assurance that our deposits in excess of the FDIC or other comparable insurance limits will be backstopped by the U.S. or applicable foreign government, or that any bank or financial institution with which we do business will be able to obtain needed liquidity from other banks, government institutions or by acquisition in the event of a failure or liquidity crisis.
If our subcontractors or suppliers fail to perform their contractual obligations, our performance and reputation as a contractor and our ability to obtain future business could suffer.
We often rely upon other companies to perform work we are obligated to perform for our customers. As we secure more work under certain of our contracts, we expect to require an increasing level of support from subcontractors that provide complementary or supplementary services to our offers. We are responsible for the work performed by our subcontractors, even though in some cases we have limited involvement in that work. If one or more of our subcontractors fails to satisfactorily perform the agreed-upon services on a timely basis or violates contracting policies, laws or regulations, our ability to perform our obligations as a prime contractor or meet our customers’ requirements may be compromised. In extreme cases, performance, or other deficiencies on the part of our subcontractors could result in a customer terminating our contract for default. A termination for default could expose us to liability, including liability for the costs of re-procurement, could damage our reputation and could hurt our ability to compete for future contracts.
For certain of the components included in our products, there are a limited number of suppliers we can rely upon. If we are unable to obtain these components when needed, we could experience delays in the manufacturing of our products and our financial results could be adversely affected.
Suppliers of some of the components of our products may require us to place orders with significant lead-time to assure supply in accordance with their manufacturing requirements and enter into agreements specifically for our technological services business. Delays in supply may significantly hurt our ability to fulfill our contractual obligations and therefore our business and result of operations. In addition, we may not be able to continue to obtain such components from these suppliers on satisfactory commercial terms. Disruptions of our manufacturing operations would ensue if we were required to obtain components from alternative sources, which would have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
If we are unable to recruit and retain key management, technical and sales personnel, our business would be negatively affected.
For our business to be successful, we need to attract and retain highly qualified executive, technical and sales personnel. The failure to recruit additional key personnel when needed, with specific qualifications, on acceptable terms and with an ability to maintain positive relationships with our partners, might impede our ability to continue to develop, commercialize and sell our products and services. To the extent the demand for skilled personnel exceeds supply, we could experience higher labor, recruiting and training costs in order to attract and retain such employees. The loss of any members of our management team may also delay or impair achievement of our business objectives and result in business disruptions due to the time needed for their replacements to be recruited and become familiar with our business. We face competition for qualified personnel from other companies with significantly more resources available to them and thus may not be able to attract the level of personnel needed for our business to succeed.
If our proposed marketing efforts are unsuccessful, we may not earn enough revenue to become profitable.
Our future growth depends on our gaining market acceptance and regular production orders for our products and services. Our marketing plan includes attendance at trade shows, conducting private demonstrations, advertising, social media, public relations, promotional materials and advertising campaigns in print and/or broadcast media. In addition, our marketing plan incorporates strategies to nurture, expand and leverage our global reseller network and relationships with government and defense contractors to achieve greater market penetration in the commercial and government/military verticals. In the event we are not successful in obtaining a significant volume of orders for our products and technology services, we will face significant obstacles in expanding our business. We cannot give any assurance that our marketing efforts will be successful. If they are not, revenue may not be sufficient to cover our fixed costs and we may not become profitable.
Our operating margins may be negatively impacted by a reduction in sales or an increase in the cost of products sold.
Expectations regarding future sales and expenses are largely fixed in the short term. We maintain raw materials and finish goods at a volume we feel is necessary for anticipated distribution and sales. Therefore, we may not be able to reduce costs in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected shortfalls between forecasted and actual sales. Additionally, the countries in which we purchase raw materials from to manufacture our finished product could become subject to new trade restrictions, including increased taxation on imported goods, customs restrictions, tariffs or quotas.
We face a significant risk of failure because we cannot accurately forecast our future revenues and operating results.
The rapidly changing nature of the markets in which we compete makes it difficult to accurately forecast our revenues and operating results. Furthermore, we expect our revenues and operating results to fluctuate in the future due to a number of factors, including the following:
● the timing of sales or subscription of our products;
● unexpected delays in introducing new products and services;
● increased expenses, whether related to sales and marketing or administration; and
● costs related to possible acquisitions of businesses.
Rapid technological changes may adversely affect the market acceptance of our products and could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The markets in which we compete are subject to technological changes, introduction of new products, change in customer demands and evolving industry standards. Our future success will depend upon our ability to keep pace with technological developments and to timely address the increasingly sophisticated needs of our customers by supporting existing and new technologies and by developing and introducing enhancements to our current products and services and new products and services. We may not be successful in developing and marketing enhancements to our products that will respond to technological change, evolving industry standards or customer requirements. In addition, we may experience difficulties internally or in conjunction with key vendors and partners that could delay or prevent the successful development, introduction and sale of such enhancements and such enhancements may not adequately meet the requirements of the market and may not achieve any significant degree of market acceptance. If the release dates of our new products or enhancements are delayed or, if when released, they fail to achieve market acceptance, our business, operating results, and financial condition may be adversely affected.
Failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals from the FAA or other governmental agencies, or limitations put on the use of small UAS in response to public privacy concerns, may prevent us from expanding the sales of our drone solutions to commercial and industrial customers in the United States.
The regulation of small UAS for commercial use in the United States is undergoing substantial change and the ultimate treatment is uncertain. In August 2016, the FAA’s final rules regarding the routine use of certain small UAS (under 55 pounds) in the U.S. National Airspace System went into effect, providing safety regulations for small UAS conducting non-recreational operations and contain various limitations and restrictions for such operations, including a requirement that operators keep UAS within visual-line-of-sight and prohibiting flights over unprotected people on the ground who are not directly participating in the operation of the UAS. In April 2021, the FAA’s final rules requiring remote identification of UAS went into effect. On the same day, the final rule for operation of small UAS to fly over people and at night under certain conditions also went into effect. We cannot assure you that any additional final rules will result in the expanded use of our UAS and UAS solutions by commercial and industrial entities. In addition, there exists public concern regarding the privacy implications of U.S. commercial use of small UAS. This concern has included calls to develop explicit written policies and procedures establishing usage limitations. We cannot assure you that the response from regulatory agencies, customers and privacy advocates to these concerns will not delay or restrict the adoption of small UAS by the commercial use markets.
We may pursue additional strategic transactions in the future, which could be difficult to implement, disrupt our business or change our business profile significantly.
We intend to consider additional potential strategic transactions, which could involve acquisitions of businesses or assets, joint ventures or investments in businesses, products or technologies that expand, complement or otherwise relate to our current or future business. We may also consider, from time to time, opportunities to engage in joint ventures or other business collaborations with third parties to address particular market segments. Should our relationships fail to materialize into significant agreements, or should we fail to work efficiently with these companies, we may lose sales and marketing opportunities and our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.
These activities, if successful, create risks such as, among others: (i) the need to integrate and manage the businesses and products acquired with our own business and products; (ii) additional demands on our resources, systems, procedures and controls; (iii) disruption of our ongoing business; (iv) potential unknown or unquantifiable liabilities associated with the target company; and (v) diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns. Moreover, these transactions could involve: (a) substantial investment of funds or financings by issuance of debt or equity securities; (b) substantial investment with respect to technology transfers and operational integration; and (c) the acquisition or disposition of product lines or businesses. Also, such activities could result in one-time charges and expenses and have the potential to either dilute the interests of our existing shareholders or result in the issuance of, or assumption of debt. Such acquisitions, investments, joint ventures or other business collaborations may involve significant commitments of financial and other resources. Any such activities may not be successful in generating revenue, income or other returns, and any resources we committed to such activities will not be available to us for other purposes. Moreover, if we are unable to access the capital markets on acceptable terms or at all, we may not be able to consummate acquisitions or may have to do so on the basis of a less than optimal capital structure. Our inability to take advantage of growth opportunities or address risks associated with acquisitions or investments in businesses may negatively affect our operating results.
Additionally, any impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets acquired in an acquisition or in an investment, or charges to earnings associated with any acquisition or investment activity, may materially reduce our earnings. Future acquisitions or joint ventures may not result in their anticipated benefits and we may not be able to properly integrate acquired products, technologies or businesses with our existing products and operations or successfully combine personnel and cultures. Failure to do so could deprive us of the intended benefits of those acquisitions.
Cyberattacks and other security breaches of network or information technology security could have an adverse effect on our business.
We maintain information necessary to conduct our business, including confidential and proprietary information as well as personal information regarding our customers and employees, in digital form. We also use computer systems to deliver our products and services and operate our businesses. Data maintained in digital form is subject to the risk of unauthorized access, modification, exfiltration, destruction or denial of access and our computer systems are subject to cyberattacks that may result in disruptions in service. We use many third-party systems and software, which are also subject to supply chain and other cyberattacks. We develop and maintain an information security program to identify and mitigate cyber risks, but the development and maintenance of this program is costly and requires ongoing monitoring and updating as technologies change and efforts to overcome security measures become more sophisticated. Accordingly, despite our efforts, the risk of unauthorized access, modification, exfiltration, destruction or denial of access with respect to data or systems and other cybersecurity attacks cannot be eliminated entirely, and the risks associated with a potentially material incident remain. In addition, we provide some confidential, proprietary and personal information to third parties in certain cases when it is necessary to pursue business objectives. While we obtain assurances that these third parties will protect this information and, where we believe appropriate, monitor the protections employed by these third parties, there is a risk the confidentiality of data held by third parties may be compromised.
The potential liabilities associated with these events could exceed the insurance coverage we maintain. Our inability to operate our facilities as a result of such events, even for a limited period of time, may result in significant expenses or loss of market share to other competitors. In addition, a failure to protect the privacy of customer and employee confidential data against breaches of technology platforms or IT security could result in damage to our reputation. To date, we have not been subject to cyber-attacks or other cyber incidents which, individually or in aggregate, resulted in a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.
Successful cybersecurity attacks or other security incidents however, could result in, for example, one or more of the following: unauthorized access to, disclosure, modification, misuse, loss, or destruction of company, customer, or other third party data or systems; theft or import or export of sensitive, regulated, or confidential data including personal information and intellectual property, including key innovations in artificial intelligence, quantum, or other disruptive technologies; the loss of access to critical data or systems through ransomware, crypto mining, destructive attacks or other means; and business delays, service or system disruptions or denials of service.
We may not be successful in our artificial intelligence initiatives, which could adversely affect our business, reputation, or financial results.
The development of generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies is complex, and there are technical challenges associated with achieving the desired level of accuracy, efficiency, and reliability. The algorithms and models utilized in generative AI systems may have limitations, including biases, errors, or inability to handle certain data types or scenarios. Furthermore, there is a risk of system failures, disruptions, or vulnerabilities that could compromise the integrity, security, or privacy of the generated content. These limitations or failures could result in reputational damage, legal liabilities, or loss of user confidence.
The preparation of our financial statements involves use of estimates, judgments and assumptions, and our financial statements may be materially affected if our estimates prove to be inaccurate.
Financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States require the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. Different estimates, judgments, and assumptions reasonably could be used that would have a material effect on the financial statements, and changes in these estimates, judgments and assumptions are likely to occur from period to period in the future. These estimates, judgments, and assumptions are inherently uncertain, and, if they prove to be wrong, then we face the risk that charges to income will be required.
Our results of operations can be significantly affected by foreign currency fluctuations and regulations.
A significant portion of our revenues are currently derived in the local currencies of the foreign jurisdictions in which our products are sold. Accordingly, we are subject to risks relating to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. In the future, and especially as we further expand our sales efforts in international markets, our customers will increasingly make payments in non-U.S. currencies. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could affect our revenues, operating costs, and operating margins. In addition, currency devaluation can result in a loss to us if we hold deposits of that currency or if it reduces the cost-competitiveness of our products. We cannot predict the effect of future exchange rate fluctuations on our operating results.
Our results could be adversely affected by natural disasters, public health crises, political crises, or other catastrophic events.
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and other adverse weather and climate conditions; unforeseen public health crises, such as pandemics and epidemics; political crises, such as terrorist attacks, war, labor unrest, and other political instability; or other catastrophic events, such as disasters occurring at our manufacturing facilities, could disrupt our operations or the operations of one or more of our vendors. In particular, these types of events could impact our product supply chain from or to the impacted region and could impact our ability to operate. In addition, these types of events could negatively impact consumer spending in the impacted regions. Disasters occurring at our facilities could impact on our reputation and our customers’ perception of our brands. To the extent any of these events occur, our operations and financial results could be adversely affected.
International trade disruptions or disputes could adversely affect our business and operating results.
Significant portions of our business are conducted in Europe, Asia, and other international geographies. Interruptions in international relationships such as the exit by the U.K., commonly referred to as “Brexit” from the EU, or the rapidly evolving conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Isarael and Hamas and trade disputes such as the current trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, could result in changes to regulations governing our products and our intellectual property, disruption of our manufacturing or commercial operations, our inability to timely engage with and collect payment from customers in Russia and other affected regions, or otherwise affect our ability to do business. Although these global problems transcend our company and afflict companies across industries and borders, these and similar events could adversely affect us, or our business partners or customers.
Russia’s military conflict in Ukraine have led to, and may lead to, additional sanctions being levied by the United States, European Union and other countries against Russia. Russia’s military incursion and the resulting sanctions could adversely affect global energy and financial markets. Although our business does not have any direct exposure to Russia or the adjoining geographic regions, the extent and duration of the military action, sanctions, and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial. Any such disruptions caused by Russian military action or resulting sanctions may magnify the impact of other risks described in this section. We cannot predict the progress or outcome of the situation in Ukraine, as the conflict and governmental reactions are rapidly developing and beyond our control. Prolonged unrest intensified military activities or more extensive sanctions impacting the region could have a material adverse effect on the global economy, and such effect could in turn have a material adverse effect on the operations, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity and business outlook of our business.
There has been volatility in financial markets as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, banking instability, global conflict, including the war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war, inflation, changes in interest rates, and volatile markets. There is a risk that as a result of these macroeconomic factors, we could experience declines in all, or in portions, of our business. Economic uncertainty may cause some of our current or potential customers to curtail spending in our marketplace and may ultimately result in cost challenges to our operations. Any resulting adverse effects to our customers’ liquidity or financial performance could reduce the demand for our products or affect our allowance for collectability of accounts receivable. These adverse conditions could result in reductions in revenue, increased operating expenses, longer sales cycles, slower adoption of new technologies, and increased competition. We cannot predict the timing, strength, or duration of any economic slowdown or any subsequent recovery generally. If general economic conditions significantly deviate from present levels, our business, financial condition, and operating results could be adversely affected.
We are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), which generally prohibits companies and their intermediaries from making payments to non-U.S. government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or securing any other improper advantage.
We are also subject to anti-bribery laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Although we have policies and procedures designed to ensure that we, our employees and our agents comply with the FCPA and other anti-bribery laws, there is no assurance that such policies or procedures will protect us against liability under the FCPA or other laws for actions taken by our agents, employees and intermediaries with respect to our business or any businesses that we acquire. We do business in a number of countries in which FCPA violations by other companies have recently been enforced. Failure to comply with the FCPA, other anti-bribery laws or other laws governing the conduct of business with foreign government entities, including local laws, could disrupt our business and lead to severe criminal and civil penalties, including imprisonment, criminal and civil fines, loss of our export licenses, suspension of our ability to do business with the federal government, denial of government reimbursement for our products and/or exclusion from participation in government healthcare programs. Other remedial measures could include further changes or enhancements to our procedures, policies, and controls and potential personnel changes and/or disciplinary actions, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. We could also be adversely affected by any allegation that we violated such laws.
We are subject to governmental export and import controls that could impair our ability to compete in international markets due to licensing requirements and subject us to liability if we are not in compliance with applicable laws.
Our products are subject to export control and import laws, tariffs, and regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, U.S. Customs regulations, and various economic and trade sanctions regulations administered by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls. Exports of our products must be made in compliance with these laws, tariffs, and regulations. If we fail to comply with these laws, tariffs, and regulations, we and certain of our employees could be subject to substantial civil or criminal penalties, including the possible loss of export or import privileges; fines, which may be imposed on us and responsible employees or managers; and, in extreme cases, the incarceration of responsible employees or managers. In addition, changes in our products or changes in applicable export or import laws, tariffs, and regulations may create delays in the introduction and sale of our products in international markets or, in some cases, prevent the export or import of our products to certain countries, governments or persons altogether. Any change in export or import laws and regulations, shift in the enforcement or scope of existing laws, tariffs, and regulations, or change in the countries, governments, persons, products, or technologies targeted by such laws, tariffs, and regulations, could also result in decreased use of our products, or in our decreased ability to export or sell our products to existing or potential customers. Any decreased use of our products or limitation on our ability to export or sell our products would likely adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Worldwide and domestic economic trends and financial market conditions, including an economic decline in the industries we serve, may adversely affect our operating performance.
We intend to distribute our products and services in a number of countries and derive revenues from both inside and outside the United States. We expect our business will be subject to global competition and may be adversely affected by factors in the United States and other countries that are beyond our control, such as disruptions in financial markets, economic downturns in the form of either contained or widespread recessionary conditions, elevated unemployment levels, sluggish or uneven recovery, in specific countries or regions, or in the agricultural industry; social, political or labor conditions in specific countries or regions; natural and other disasters affecting our operations or our customers and suppliers; or adverse changes in the availability and cost of capital, interest rates, tax rates, or regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Unfavorable global or regional economic conditions, including an economic decline in the industries we serve - including, but not limited to, agriculture, construction, energy, environmental monitoring, military/defense and public safety - could adversely impact our business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.
Our senior management and key employees are important to our customer relationships and overall business.
We believe that our success depends in part on the continued contributions of our senior management and key employees. We rely heavily on our executive officers, senior management and key employees to generate business and execute programs successfully. In addition, the relationships and reputation that members of our management team and key employees have established and maintain with certain key customers continue to our ability to maintain good customer relations and to identify new business opportunities. The loss of any of our executive officers, members of our senior management team or key employees could significantly delay or prevent the achievement of our business objectives and could materially harm our business and customer relationships and impair our ability to identify and secure new contracts and otherwise manage our business.
We indemnify our officers and directors against liability to us and our security holders, and such indemnification could increase our operating costs.
Our bylaws allow us to indemnify our officers and directors against claims associated with carrying out the duties of their offices. Our bylaws also allow us to reimburse them for the costs of certain legal defenses. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our officers, directors or control persons, the SEC has advised that such indemnification is against public policy and is therefore unenforceable.
Risks Associated with Our Securities
Our executive officers and directors may sell shares of their stock, and these sales could adversely affect our stock price.
Sales of our common stock by our executive officers and directors, or the perception that such sales may occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. Our executive officers and directors may sell stock in the future, either as part, or outside, of trading plans under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act.
The market price of our securities may be volatile and may fluctuate in a way that is disproportionate to our operating performance.
Our securities may experience substantial volatility as a result of a number of factors, including, among others:
● sales or potential sales of substantial amounts of our Common Stock;
● potential stock splits;
● announcements about us or about our competitors or new product introductions;
● developments concerning our product manufacturers;
● the loss or unanticipated underperformance of our global distribution channel;
● litigation and other developments relating to our patents or other proprietary rights or those of our competitors;
● conditions in the UAV, domestic hemp cultivation and drone-enabled package delivery industries;
● governmental regulation and legislation;
● variations in our anticipated or actual operating results;
● changes in securities analysts’ estimates of our performance, or our failure to meet analysts’ expectations;
● foreign currency values and fluctuations; and
● overall political and economic conditions, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Our Common Stock closed as high as $112.40 and as low as $1.61 per share between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024 on NYSE American, post-split.
We do not intend to pay cash dividends. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, will be your sole source of gain.
We intend to retain future earnings, if any, to fund the development and growth of our business. In addition, the terms of existing and future debt agreements may preclude us from paying dividends. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, from the sale of our Common Stock will be your sole source of gain for the foreseeable future.
Provisions in our articles of incorporation, our by-laws and Nevada law might discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our Company or changes in our management and, therefore, depress the trading price of our Common Stock.
Provisions of our Articles of Incorporation, our By-Laws and Nevada law may have the effect of deterring unsolicited takeovers or delaying or preventing a change in control of our Company or changes in our management, including transactions in which our stockholders might otherwise receive a premium for their shares over then current market prices. In addition, these provisions may limit the ability of stockholders to approve transactions that they may deem to be in their best interests. These provisions include:
● the inability of stockholders to call special meetings; and
● the ability of our board of directors to designate the terms of and issue new series of preferred stock without stockholder approval, which could include the right to approve an acquisition or other change in our control or could be used to institute a rights plan, also known as a poison pill, that would work to dilute the stock ownership of a potential hostile acquirer, likely preventing acquisitions that have not been approved by our board of directors.
The existence of the forgoing provisions and anti-takeover measures could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our Common Stock. They could also deter potential acquirers of our company, thereby reducing the likelihood that you could receive a premium for your Common Stock in an acquisition.
We incur significant costs as a result of operating as a public reporting company, and our management is required to devote substantial time to regulatory compliance initiatives.
As a public reporting company, we incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses not otherwise incurred by a private company. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and rules subsequently implemented by the SEC, have imposed various requirements on public companies, including establishment and maintenance of effective disclosure and financial controls and corporate governance practices. Our management and other personnel continue to devote a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives. Moreover, these rules and regulations have increased our legal and financial compliance costs and have made some activities more time consuming and costly. For example, we expect that these rules and regulations will continue to make it more difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance.
We currently have outstanding, and we may in the future issue, instruments which are convertible into shares of Common Stock, which will result in additional dilution to our shareholders.
We currently have outstanding instruments which are convertible into shares of Common Stock, and we may need to issue similar instruments in the future. In the event that these convertible instruments are converted into shares of outstanding Common Stock, or that we make additional issuances of other convertible or exchangeable securities, you could experience additional dilution. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that we will be able to issue shares or other securities in any offering at a price per share that is equal to or greater than the price per share paid by investors or the current market price.
FINRA sales practice requirements may limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our securities.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) has adopted rules that a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that an investment recommended to a customer is suitable for that customer. Prior to recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives, and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for certain customers. FINRA requirements will likely make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our Common Stock, which may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity in the shares, resulting in fewer broker-dealers being willing to make a market in our shares, potentially reducing a stockholder’s ability to resell our securities.
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, if they adversely change their recommendations regarding our shares or if our results of operations do not meet their expectations, the price of our securities and trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our securities will be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If one or more of these analyst’s cease coverage of our company or fail to publish reports on us regularly, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause our share price or trading volume to decline. Moreover, if one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade our stock, or if our results of operations do not meet their expectations, the price of our securities could decline.

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ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not applicable.

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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
As of December 31, 2024, the Company is a party to the following non-cancellable operating leases for manufacturing facilities and office space:
Location Purpose Initial Term
(months)
Lease Expiration Date
8201 E. 34th North
Suite 1307
Wichita, Kansas
Manufacturing Facility & Corporate Headquarters October 31, 2026
Route de Genève 38
1033 Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland Distribution & Assembly Facility & Offices April 30, 2028
1300 N. Northlake Way
Seattle, Washington (Subleased) Offices December 31, 2026
As of December 31, 2024, the Company held properties in Wichita, KS, Lausanne, Switzerland; and Seattle, WA and represent non-cancellable lease obligations assumed by the Company as a result of its 2021 business acquisitions of senseFly S.A., senseFly Inc., Measure Global Inc., and MicaSense, Inc., respectively.

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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may become involved in lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Although we currently maintain liability insurance coverage intended to cover professional liability and certain other claims, we cannot assure that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover liabilities arising out of claims asserted against us in the future where the outcomes of such claims are unfavorable to us. Liabilities in excess of our insurance coverage, including coverage for professional liability and certain other claims, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II

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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our Common Stock is currently quoted on the NYSE American under the symbol “UAVS.”
The following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the quarterly high and low closing sales prices per share of our Common Stock for each quarter during our last two fiscal years, as reported by the New York Stock Exchange. The table represents the price closures for fiscal year 2024, prior to the approved reverse stock split as of October 14, 2024, as well as the adjusted 50 for 1 reverse stock split on an historical basis for comparison.
High Pre
Split
High Post
Split 50:1
Low Pre
Split
Low Post
Split 50:1
First Quarter $ 2.25 $ 112.40 $ 0.68 $ 34.00
Second Quarter $ 0.79 $ 39.68 $ 0.49 $ 24.34
Third Quarter $ 0.49 $ 24.42 $ 0.09 $ 4.71
Fourth Quarter $ 0.18 $ 8.94 $ 0.03 $ 1.61
High Pre
Split
High Post
Split 50:1
Low Pre
Split
Low Post
Split 50:1
First Quarter $ 11.60 $ 580.00 $ 7.00 $ 350.00
Second Quarter $ 10.00 $ 500.00 $ 4.40 $ 220.00
Third Quarter $ 5.20 $ 260.00 $ 3.20 $ 160.00
Fourth Quarter $ 3.60 $ 180.00 $ 2.00 $ 100.00
As of March 31, 2025, we had approximately 285 individual shareholders of record of our Common Stock. We believe that the number of beneficial owners of our Common Stock is greater than the number of record holders, because a number of shares of our Common Stock is held through brokerage firms in “street name.”
Dividend Policy
We do not intend to pay cash dividends to our stockholders in the foreseeable future. We currently intend to retain all our available funds and future earnings, if any, to finance the growth and development of our business. Any future determination related to our dividend policy will be made at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon, among other factors, our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, business prospects and other factors our Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Equity Compensation Plan
The following table sets forth information as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 about our equity compensation plan and arrangements.
Plan Category Number of shares
to be issued
upon exercise of
outstanding options,
and restricted
stock units Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options
and restricted
stock units Number of shares
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders 7,349 $ 33.63 3,473
Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders - - -
7,349 $ 33.63 3,473
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
On March 6, 2024, the Company received an investor notice from Alpha and the Assignees for the aggregate purchase of 1,000 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 16,588 shares of Common Stock at an initial conversion price of $60.29 and warrants to purchase up to 16,588 shares of Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $60.29 (the “Warrants”) per share for an aggregate purchase price of $1,000,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On April 12, 2024, the Company received an investor notice from Alpha for the aggregate purchase of 1,050 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 28,378 shares of Common Stock, in the aggregate, at an initial conversion price of $37.00 and warrants to purchase up to 28,378 shares of Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $37.00 per share (based on the VWAPs of the Company’s common stock for April 9, 2024, April 10, 2024, and April 11, 2024) for an aggregate purchase price of $1,050,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On May 31, 2024, the Company received investor notices from Alpha and certain of the Assignees for the aggregate purchase of 1,050 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 32,659 shares of Common Stock at an initial conversion price of $32.15 and warrants to purchase up to 32,659 shares of Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $32.15 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $1,050,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On July 25, 2024, the Company received investor notice from Alpha for the aggregate purchase of 500 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 21,598 shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $23.15 and warrants to purchase up to 21,598 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $23.15 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $500,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On August 27, 2024, the Company received investor notice from Alpha for the aggregate purchase of 500 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 24,765 shares of Common Stock at an initial conversion price of $20.19 and warrants to purchase up to 24,765 shares of Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $20.19 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $500,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
On December 18, 2024, the Company received investor notice from Alpha for the aggregate purchase of 750 shares of Series F Convertible Preferred convertible into 142,857 shares of Common Stock at an initial conversion price of $5.25 and warrants to purchase up to 142,857 shares of Common Stock at an initial exercise price of $5.25 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $750,000. The Warrants were immediately exercisable upon issuance and have a three-year term.
The Series F Preferred Stock and the Warrants, except those issued pursuant to placement agent agreements, include pricing adjustments for stock splits, dividends, recapitalization and subsequent equity sales and issuance of equity-linked instruments.
Issuer Purchases of Securities
There were no repurchases of the Company’s securities during the year ended December 31, 2024 by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser,” as defined in § 240.10b-18(a)(3) of the Exchange Act.
Purchases of Equity Securities by Issuer and Its Affiliates
None.

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion highlights the principal factors that have affected our financial condition and results of operations as well as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see the explanatory note concerning “Forward-Looking Statements” in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and Item 1A. Risk Factors for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these forward-looking statements.
Overview
AgEagle™ Aerial Systems Inc. (“AgEagle” or the “Company”), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class drones, sensors and software that solve important problems for our 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, the Company is earning distinction as a globally respected market leader offering customer-centric, advanced, autonomous uncrewed aerial systems (“UAS”) which drive revenue at the intersection of flight hardware, sensors and software for industries that include agriculture, military/defense, public safety, surveying/mapping and utilities/engineering, among others. AgEagle has also achieved numerous regulatory firsts, earning governmental approvals for its commercial and tactical drones to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (“BVLOS”) and/or Operations Over People (“OOP”) in the United States, Canada, Brazil and the European Union and being awarded Blue UAS certification from the Defense Innovation Unit of the U.S. Department of Defense.
AgEagle’s shift and expansion from solely manufacturing fixed-wing farm drones in 2018, to offering what the Company believes is one of the industry’s best fixed-wing, full-stack drone solutions, culminated in 2021 when the Company acquired three market-leading companies engaged in producing UAS airframes, sensors and software for commercial and government use. In addition to a robust portfolio of proprietary, connected hardware and software products; an established global network of over 200 UAS resellers; and enterprise customers worldwide; these acquisitions also brought AgEagle a highly valuable workforce comprised largely of experienced engineers and technologists with deep expertise in the fields of robotics, automation, manufacturing and data science. In 2022, the Company succeeded in integrating all three acquired companies with AgEagle to form one global company focused on taking autonomous flight performance to a higher level.
Our core technological capabilities include robotics and robotics systems autonomy; advanced thermal and multispectral sensor design and development; embedded software and firmware; secure wireless digital communications and networks; lightweight airframes; small UAS (“sUAS”) design, integration and operations; power electronics and propulsion systems; controls and systems integration; fixed wing flight; flight management software; data capture and analytics; human-machine interface development and integrated mission solutions.
The Company is currently headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, where we house our sensor manufacturing operations, and we manufacture drones in Lausanne, Switzerland. We also operate a distribution and service center for our drone products in Raleigh, North Carolina. which supports our international business activities.
We intend to grow our business and preserve our leadership position by developing new drones, sensors and software and capturing a significant share of the global drone market. In addition, we expect to accelerate our growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions of companies offering distinct technological and competitive advantages and have defensible IP protection in place, if applicable.
Key Growth Strategies
We intend to materially grow our business by leveraging our proprietary, best-in-class, full-stack drone solutions, industry influence and deep pool of talent with specialized expertise in robotics, automation, custom manufacturing and data science to achieve greater penetration of the global UAS industry - with near-term emphasis on capturing larger market share of the agriculture, energy/utilities, infrastructure and government/military verticals. We expect to accomplish this goal by first bringing three core values to life in our day-to-day operations and aligning them with our efforts to earn the trust and continued business of our customers and industry partners:
● Innovation - committed to driving forward with positive change, our team is committed to innovate in technology, strategies, and cross-department initiatives.
● Passion - this fuels our obsession with excellence, our desire to try the difficult things and tackle big problems, and our commitment to meet our customers’ needs - and then surpass them.
● Integrity - this is not optional or situational at AgEagle - it is the foundation for everything we do, even when no one is watching.
Key components of our growth strategy include the following:
● Establish three centers of excellence with respective expertise in UAS software, sensors and airframes. These centers of excellence cross pollinate ideas, industry insights and skillsets to yield intelligent autonomous solutions that fully leverage AgEagle’s experienced team’s specialized knowledge and know-how in robotics, automation, custom manufacturing and data science.
● Deliver new and innovative solutions. AgEagle’s research and development efforts are critical building blocks of the Company, and we intend to continue investing in our own innovations, pioneering new and enhanced products and solutions that enable us to satisfy our customers - both in response to and in anticipation of their needs. AgEagle believes that by investing in research and development, the Company can be a leader in delivering innovative autonomous robotics systems and solutions that address market needs beyond our current target markets, enabling us to create new opportunities for growth.
● Foster our entrepreneurial culture and continue to attract, develop and retain highly skilled personnel. AgEagle’s company culture encourages innovation and entrepreneurialism, which helps attract and retain highly skilled professionals. We believe this culture is key to nurture the design and development of the innovative, highly technical system solutions that give us our competitive advantage.
● Effectively manage our growth portfolio for long-term value creation. Our production and development programs present numerous investment opportunities that we believe will deliver long-term growth by providing our customers with valuable new capabilities. We evaluate each opportunity independently, as well as within the context of other investment opportunities, to determine its relative cost, timing, and potential for generation of returns, and thereby its priority. This process helps us make informed decisions regarding potential growth capital requirements and supports our allocation of resources based on relative risks and returns to maximize long-term value creation, which is the key objective of our growth strategy. We also review our portfolio on a regular basis to determine if and when to narrow our focus on the highest potential growth opportunities.
● Growth through acquisition. Through successful execution of our growth-through-acquisition strategies, we intend to acquire technologically advanced UAS companies and intellectual property that complement and strengthen our value proposition to the market. We believe that by investing in complementary acquisitions, we can accelerate our revenue growth and deliver a broader array of innovative autonomous flight systems and solutions that address specialized market needs within our current target markets and in emerging markets that can benefit from innovations in artificial intelligence-enabled robotics and data capture and analytics.
Competitive Strengths
AgEagle believes the following attributes and capabilities provide us with long-term competitive advantages:
● Proprietary technologies, in-house capabilities and industry experience - We believe our decade of experience in commercial UAS design and engineering; in-house manufacturing, assembly and testing capabilities; and advanced technology development skillset serve to differentiate AgEagle in the marketplace. In fact, approximately 70% of our Company’s global workforce is comprised of engineers and data scientists with deep experience and expertise in robotics, automation, custom manufacturing, and data analytics. In addition, AgEagle is committed to meeting and exceeding quality and safety standards for manufacturing, assembly, design and engineering and testing of drones, drone subcomponents and related drone equipment in our U.S. and Swiss-based manufacturing operations. As a result, we have earned ISO:9001 international certification for our Quality Management System.
● In December 2022, we unveiled our new eBee™ VISION, a small, fixed-wing UAS designed to provide real-time, enhanced situational awareness for critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions; to produce and deliver eBee™ VISION fixed-wing drones and customized command and control software that proves compatible and is in full compliance with the DoD Robotic and Autonomous System-Air Interoperability Profile (“RAS-A IOP”). In addition, three branches of European military forces have taken delivery of eBee VISION drones in 2023. In support of its sales and pre-order efforts, AgEagle’s team has been engaged in numerous live demonstrations and intensive training sessions with officials from government and military agencies across the world seeking to leverage the power of eBee VISION in their respective drone operations. In July 2023 alone, we completed a comprehensive training session with our first European military customers, who were confirmed as eBee VISION operators and qualified trainers of new users. These new customers confirmed with AgEagle’s technical teams that all operational capabilities of the eBee VISION continue to meet and exceed performance benchmarks in scouting, surveillance, usability, fast deployment and flight time, among other use case criteria specified by the international military community. We have also been working in close collaboration with our network of valued added reselling partners in France, United Kingdom, Poland, Italy and Spain, among other countries, to conduct live demonstrations and technical exchanges with prospective new customers, with emphasis on showcasing use of eBee VISION UAS for public safety and first responder missions, border patrol and a wide range of commercial applications.
In May 2023, we released the new RedEdge-P™ dual high resolution and RGB composite drone sensor, representing yet another AgEagle technological advancement in aerial imaging cameras, seamlessly integrating the power and performance of the RedEdge-P and the new RedEdge-P blue cameras in a single solution. The RedEdge-P dual doubles analytical capabilities with the benefit of a single camera workflow. Its coastal blue band - the first of its kind in the market - was specifically designed for vegetation analysis of water bodies; environmental monitoring; water management; habitat monitoring, protection and restoration; and vegetation species and weeds identification, including differentiating and counting plants, trees, invasive species and weeds.
● We offer market-tested drones, sensors and software solutions that have earned the longstanding trust and fidelity of customers worldwide - Through successful execution of our acquisition integration strategy in 2022, AgEagle is now delivering a unified line of industry trusted drones, sensors and software that have been vigorously tested and consistently proven across multiple industry verticals and use cases. For instance, our line of eBee fixed wing drones have flown more than one million flights over the past decade serving customers spanning surveying and mapping; engineering and construction; military/defense; mining, quarries and aggregates; agriculture humanitarian aid and environmental monitoring, to name just a few. Featured in over 100 research publications globally, advanced sensor innovations developed and commercialized by AgEagle have served to forge new industry standards for high performance, high resolution, thermal and multispectral imaging for commercial drone applications in agriculture, plant research, land management and forestry. In addition, we have championed the development of end-to-end software solutions which power autonomous flight and deliver actionable, contextual data and analytics for numerous Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and a wide range of businesses in agriculture, energy and utilities, construction and other industry sectors.
● AgEagle was awarded a Multiple Award Schedule (“MAS”) Contract by the U.S. federal government’s General Services Administration (“GSA”) - In April 2023, the centralized procurement arm of the federal government, the GSA, awarded us with a five-year MAS contract. The GSA Schedule Contract is a highly coveted award in the government contracting space and is the result of a rigorous proposal process involving the demonstration of products and services in-demand by government agencies, and the negotiation of their prices, qualifications, terms and conditions. Contractors selling through the GSA Contract are carefully vetted and must have a proven track record in the industry. We believe that this will serve to advance our efforts to achieve deeper penetration of the government sector over the next five years.
● Our eBee TAC™ UAS has been approved by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for procurement by the Department of Defense - We believe that the eBee TAC is ideally positioned to become an in-demand, mission critical tool for the U.S. military, government and civil agencies and our allies worldwide; and expect that this will prove to be a major growth catalyst for our Company and positively impacting our financial performance in the years ahead. eBee TAC is available for purchase by U.S. government agencies and all branches of the military on GSA Schedule Contract #47QTCA18D003G, supplied by Hexagon US Federal and partner Tough Stump Technologies as a standalone solution or as part of the Aerial Reconnaissance Tactical Edge Mapping Imagery System (“ARTEMIS”). Tough Stump is actively engaged in training military ground forces based in the U.S. and in Central Europe on the use of eBee TAC for mid-range tactical mapping and reconnaissance missions.
● Our eBee™ X series of fixed wing UAS, including the eBee X, eBee Geo and eBee TAC, are the first and only drones on the market to comply with Category 3 of the sUAS Over People rules published by the FAA. It is another important testament of our commitment to providing best-in-class solutions to our commercial customers, and we believe it will serve as a key driver in the growth of eBee utilization in the United States. We further believe it will improve the business applications made possible by our drone platform for a wide range of commercial enterprises which stand to benefit from adoption of drones in their businesses - particularly those in industries such as insurance for assessment of storm damage, telecommunications for network coverage mapping and energy for powerline and pipeline inspections, just to name a few.
● Our eBee X series of drones are the world’s first UAS in its class to receive design verification for BVLOS and OOP from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”). The EASA design verification report demonstrates that the eBee X meets the highest possible quality and ground risk safety standards and, thanks to its lightweight design, effects of ground impact are reduced. As such, drone operators conducting advanced drone operations in 27 European Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland can obtain the HIGH or MEDIUM robustness levels of the M2 mitigation without additional verification from EASA.Regulatory constraints relating to limitations of BVLOS and OOP have continued to be a gating factor to widespread adoption of commercial drone technologies across a wide range of industry sectors worldwide. Being the first company to receive this DVR from EASA for M2 mitigation is a milestone for AgEagle and our industry in the European Union and will be key to fueling growth of our international customer base.
|In August 2022, we announced that the eBee X, eBee GEO and eBee AG were the first commercial drones to be designated with the C2 class identification label in accordance with EASA regulations. As of August 22, 2022, drone operators flying C2 labeled eBees are able to conduct missions in the “Open Category” with all the advantages that this entails. The C2 certification allows the eBee X series, with correct labelling, to fly at a horizontal distance of 30 meters from uninvolved people. By contrast, heavy drones like VTOLs or quadcopters must maintain a distance of 150 meters from people and any residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas, limiting their operational capabilities to remote zones.
In early October 2023, the eBee X series of drones were designated with the C6 class identification label in accordance with European Union regulations. As of January 1, 2024, drone operators of C6-labeled eBees will be able to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (“BVLOS”) operations with airspace observers over a controlled ground area in a sparsely populated environment throughout Europe. Operators simply need to submit a required declaration with their applicable National Aviation Authority indicating whether they intend to fly missions in accordance with the European Standard Scenario- (“STS-”) 01 or STS-02. The inclusion of the C6 marking alongside our C2-labeled eBee drones will significantly enhance the market advantages for our European customers. It grants access to areas and operational modes restricted to drones weighing over 4 kg, all without the requirement for formal permissions or regulatory waivers. Currently, only eBee drones possess both the C2 and C6 marking, affirming their status as the safest choice for flying over people and conducting BVLOS operations.
● Our global reseller network currently has more than 200 drone solutions providers in 75+ countries - By leveraging our relationships with the specialty retailers that comprise our global reseller network, AgEagle benefits from enhanced brand-building, lower customer acquisition costs and increased reach, revenues and geographic and vertical market penetration. With the integration of our 2021 Acquisitions, we can now leverage our collective reseller network to accelerate our revenue growth by educating and encouraging our partners to market AgEagle’s full suite of airframes, sensors and software as bundled solutions in lieu of marketing only previously siloed products or product lines to end users.
In late 2022, we partnered with government contractor Darley to expand the market reach of AgEagle’s high performance fixed wing drones and sensors to the U.S. first responder and tactical defense markets. Distinguished as one of the nation’s longest standing government contracting organizations, Darley is expected to become a key contributor to AgEagle’s success in delivering best-in-class UAS solutions to a wide range of state and federal agencies. Providing our best-in-class autonomous flight solutions for public safety applications through trusted resellers like Darley represents an entirely new market opportunity for AgEagle and one we intend to vigorously pursue in the coming year.
Impact of the Risks and Uncertainties on Our Business Operations
Global economic challenges, including the impact of the war, pandemics, rising inflation and supply-chain disruptions, regulatory investigations adverse labor and capital market conditions could cause economic uncertainty and volatility. The aforementioned risks and their respective impacts on the UAV industry and our operational and financial performance remain uncertain and outside of our control. Specifically, because of the aforementioned continuing risks, our ability to access components and parts needed in order to manufacture its proprietary drones and sensors, and to perform quality testing have been, and continue to be, impacted. If either we or any of our third parties in the supply chain for materials used in our manufacturing and assembly processes continue to be adversely impacted, our supply chain may be further disrupted, limiting its ability to manufacture and assemble products.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”). The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include the reserve for obsolete inventory, stock options and consideration, valuation of intangible assets, fair value of derivative liabilities, and deemed dividends resulting from the triggering of down round provisions and modifications to equity-linked instruments.
We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe the following critical accounting estimates affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in preparing our consolidated financial statements. Please see Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements, which are included in Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report, for our Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. There have been no material changes made to the critical accounting estimates during the periods presented in the consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
Most of the Company’s revenues are derived primarily through the sales of drones, sensors and related accessories, and software subscriptions. All contracts and agreements are a fixed price and are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
The Company generally recognizes revenue on sales to customers, dealers and distributors upon satisfaction of performance obligations which generally occurs once control transfers to customers, which is when product is shipped or delivered depending on specific shipping terms and, where applicable, customer acceptance has been obtained. The Company records revenue in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss, net of any sales, use, value added, or certain excise taxes imposed by governmental authorities on specific sales transactions and net of any discounts, allowances and returns.
Under fixed-price contracts, the Company agrees to perform the specified work for a pre-determined price. To the extent the Company’s actual costs vary from the estimates upon which the price was negotiated, it will generate more or less profit or could incur a loss. The Company accounts for a contract after it has been approved by all parties to the arrangement, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable.
Additionally, customer payments received in advance of the Company completing performance obligations are recorded as contract liabilities. Contract liabilities are short-term in nature and are expected to be recognized in the next fiscal year. Customer deposits represent customer prepayments and are recognized as revenue when the term of the sale or performance obligation is completed.
Inventories and Provision for Obsolescence
Our policy for valuation of inventory, including the determination of obsolete inventory, requires us to perform a detailed assessment of inventory at each balance sheet date, which includes a review of, among other factors, an estimate of future demand for products within specific time horizons, valuation of existing inventory, as well as product lifecycle and product development plans. Inventory reserves are also provided to cover risks arising from slow-moving items. We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable value based on assumptions about future demand and market conditions. We may be required to record additional inventory write-downs if actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by our management.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The assets and liabilities of acquired businesses are recorded under the acquisition method of accounting at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill represents costs in excess of fair values assigned to the underlying identifiable net assets of acquired businesses. Intangible assets from acquired businesses are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date and consist of customer programs, trademarks, customer relationships, technology and other intangible assets. Customer programs include values assigned to major programs of acquired businesses and represent the aggregate value associated with the customer relationships, contracts, technology, and trademarks underlying the associated program and are amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of expected cash flows used to measure fair value, which ranges from four to five years.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, our goodwill balance was $4.5 million and $7.4 million, respectively, after goodwill impairment charges recognized during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 of $2.9 million and $15.8 million, respectively. We perform an annual impairment test of our goodwill at least annually in the fourth quarter or more frequently whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may be impaired. Such events or changes in circumstances may include a significant deterioration in overall economic conditions, changes in the business climate of our industry, a decline in our market capitalization, operating performance indicators, competition, reorganizations of our business. Our goodwill has been allocated to and is tested for impairment at a level referred to as the business segment. The level at which we test goodwill for impairment requires us to determine whether the operations below the business segment constitute a self-sustaining business for which discrete financial information is available, and segment management regularly reviews the operating results which is referred to as a reporting unit.
We use a quantitative approach when testing goodwill. To perform the quantitative impairment test, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. We generally estimate the fair value of each reporting unit using a combination of a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis and market-based valuation methodologies such as comparable public company trading values and values observed in recent business acquisitions. Determining fair value requires the exercise of significant judgments, including the amount and timing of expected future cash flows, long-term growth rates, discount rates and relevant comparable public company earnings multiples and relevant transaction multiples. The cash flows employed in the DCF analysis are based on our best estimate of future sales, earnings, and cash flows after considering factors such as general market conditions, existing firm orders, expected future orders, changes in working capital, long term business plans and recent operating performance.
As of December 31, 2024, we performed our annual goodwill impairment tests for our Sensor reporting unit. The results of our annual impairment test indicated that the fair value of the sensors reporting unit was less than their carrying amount, indicating an impairment. As of December 31, 2024, the Company recorded an aggregate goodwill impairment charge of $2.9 million. This impairment charge is based on the excess carrying value of the reporting units over their fair values.
As of December 31, 2023, we performed our annual goodwill impairment tests for our three reporting units. The results of our annual impairment test indicated that the fair value of the sensors reporting unit and the fair value of the SaaS reporting units were less than their carrying amount, indicating an impairment. As of December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an aggregate goodwill impairment charge of $15.8 million on the two impaired reporting units. This impairment charge is based on the excess carrying value of the reporting units over their fair values.
Finite-lived intangibles are amortized to expense over the applicable useful lives, ranging from three to ten years, based on the nature of the asset and the underlying pattern of economic benefit as reflected by future net cash inflows. We perform an impairment test of finite-lived intangibles whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate their carrying value may be impaired. If events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of a finite-lived intangible may be impaired, the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset group would be compared to the asset group’s carrying value. If the asset group’s carrying amount exceeds the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows, we would determine the fair value of the asset group and record an impairment loss in net earnings. Intangible assets balance as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was $2.0 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Additionally, as of December 31, 2023 the Company recorded an aggregate intangible assets impairment of $5.9 million, no intangible impairment was recorded for the same period during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Share-Based Compensation Awards
The value we assign to the options that we issue is based on the fair market value as calculated by the Black-Scholes pricing model. To perform a calculation of the value of our options, we determine an estimate of the volatility of our stock. We need to estimate volatility because there has not been enough trading of our stock to determine an appropriate measure of volatility. We believe our estimate of volatility is reasonable, and we review the assumptions used to determine this whenever we issue new equity instruments. If we have a material error in our estimate of the volatility of our stock, our expenses could be understated or overstated. All share-based awards are expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the options.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2024 as Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenues
For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenues were $13.4 million as compared to $13.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 2.2%. The decline in revenues is mainly due to the, RedEdge-P and Altum-PT™ panchromatic sensors of $0.4 million, $0.1 million of our SaaS subscription services related to our HempOverview and Ground Control platforms, offsetting with the increase of the eBee drone products of $0.2 million. For the sensors, the declines are attributed to the challenge to secure financing for the component parts to meet demand while at the same time utilizing the operating capital to expedite the eBee VISION completion.
Cost of Sales
For the year ended December 31, 2024, cost of sales was $7.1 million as compared to $8.3 million during 2023, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 14.5%. The primary factors contributing to the decrease in our cost of sales and the increase gross profit margin were due to the historical inventory adjustments and new bill of material system implementation.
Gross Profit
For the year ended December 31, 2024, gross profit was $6.3 million as compared to $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $0.8 million or 14.5%. For the year ended December 31, 2024, gross profit margin was 47.0% as compared to 39.8% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in gross profit margin was a result of our drone products along with significant price reduction in the second and third quarter of 2023 to stimulate market demand and bring us in line specifically with competitive products manufactured in China. During the 2024 calendar year pricing of products stabilized increasing gross profit.
General and Administrative Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2024, general and administrative expenses were $9.6 million as compared to $13.6 million for the prior year ended December 31, 2023, resulting in a decrease of $4.0 million, or 29.4%. The decrease was driven by reduction in employee payroll related costs due to integration of roles, ERP consulting integration costs, less stock compensation costs offset by increased shareholder annual meeting costs.
Research and Development
For the year ended December 31, 2024, research and development expenses were $4.0 million as compared to $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $1.5 million or 27.3%. The decrease was primarily due to the integration of research and development teams that provide development of our new airframe, sensor and software technologies resulting in a reduction in our consultants and internal headcounts.
Sales and Marketing
For the year ended December 31, 2024, sales and marketing expenses were $2.4 million as compared to $3.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $1.3 million, or 35.1%. The decrease was primarily due to a reduction in headcount, travel, tradeshows, general marketing activities, along with a decrease in consulting expenses offset by an increase with in-person demos, particularly for the new ebee VISON.
Impairment
Goodwill Impairment
For the year ended December 31, 2024, goodwill impairment was $2.9 million. The impairment was attributable to the goodwill related to our sensor reporting unit, specifically due to lower sales compared to forecasted sales along with the declining market conditions. For the year ending December 31, 2023, the company recorded a goodwill impairment of $15.8 million. The impairment was attributable to the goodwill related to our SaaS and sensor reporting units, specifically due to lower sales compared to forecasted sales along with the declining market conditions.
Intangible Impairment
The annual intangible impairment conducted during the fourth quarter of 2024 indicated no impairment. The annual intangible impairment conducted during the fourth quarter of 2023 indicated that the fair value of the SaaS and the Company’s Drones reporting units were less than carrying value. Accordingly, the Company recorded an impairment charge to SaaS and Drones units of $2.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively, which is included in “Impairment” on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Other Income (Expenses), net
For the year ended December 31, 2024, other expenses, net for the Company reported a loss of $22.4 million as compared to a $3.3 million loss for the year ended December 31, 2023. The fluctuation of $19.1 million was primarily due to the $15.3 million on loss on equity financing, $1.6 million of loss on debt extinguishment, and $8.4 million interest on the Promissory Note and Note Payable, offset by the $3.1 million gain on change in fair value of warrant liabilities.
Net Loss
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company incurred a net loss of $35.0 million as compared to a net loss of $42.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease in loss of $7.4 million or 17.4%. Overall, the net loss decrease is primarily a result of a $25.7 million decrease in operating expenses from 2023 to 2024. This was offset with an increase of $15.3 million on loss of equity financing that was not recognized in 2023.
Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 as Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2023
As of December 31, 2024, cash on hand was $3.6 million, an increase of $2.8 million or 350%, as compared to $0.8 million as of December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash used in operations was $6.6 million, a decrease of $4.4 million, as compared to $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in cash used in operating activities was principally driven by lower operating expenses which included significantly lower inventory purchases, prepaids, accounts payable, accrued expenses and contract liabilities.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash used in investing activities was $0.1 million, a decrease of $0.7 million as compared to $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in cash used in our investing activities resulted mainly from a decrease in platform and internal-use software costs along with purchases of property and equipment.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash provided by financing activities was $9.5 million an increase of $0.9 million, or 10.5% as compared to cash provided of $8.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in cash provided by our financing activities was due to exercise of Series B warrants, conversion of warrants issued with Series F shares, sale of Common stock and warrant liabilities and the sale of Series F Preferred stock.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of December 31, 2024, we had a working capital of $3.1 million. For the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred a loss from operations of $12.6 million, a decrease of $26.5 million, as compared to $39.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. Further, we utilized our cash in our operating activities of $6.6 million, a decrease of $4.4 million as compared to $11.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we raised $15.7 million in equity from the additional sale of Series F Preferred Stock and The Offering of our Common Stock, sales of common stock offering, and for the conversion of warrants of Series B.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we raised $8.6 million in equity from the additional sale of Series F Preferred Stock and Offering of our Common Stock and for the conversion of warrants.
Our primary need for liquidity is to fund working capital requirements of our business, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service, and for general corporate purposes. Our primary source of liquidity is funds generated by financing activities and from private placements. Our ability to fund our operations, to make planned capital expenditures, to make planned acquisitions, to make scheduled debt payments, and to repay or refinance indebtedness depends on our future operating performance and cash flows, which are subject to prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control.
If the Company is unable to generate significant sales growth in the near term and raise additional capital, there is a risk that the Company could default on additional obligations; and could be required to discontinue or significantly reduce the scope of its operations if no other means of financing operations are available. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities or any other adjustment that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Company is evaluating strategies to obtain the required additional funding for future operations and the restructuring of operations to grow revenues and reduce expenses.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
On December 31, 2024, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. Since our inception, except for standard operating leases, we have not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements, including the use of structured finance, special purpose entities or variable interest entities. We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Contractual Obligations
Material contractual obligations arising in the normal course of business primarily consist of principal and interest payments for loans made under the COVID program in Switzerland, defined benefit plan obligations, principal and interest payments for operating leases and other purchase obligations. See Notes 6, 10, 12 and 13 to the consolidated financial statements for amounts outstanding as of December 31, 2024, for these contractual obligations.
Inflation
During the year ended December 31, 2024, inflation has had a negative impact on the uncrewed aerial vehicle systems industry, our customers, and our business globally. Specifically, our ability to access components and parts needed in order to manufacture our proprietary drones and sensors, and to perform quality testing have been, and continue to be, impacted. If either the Company or any of the third-parties in the supply chain for materials used in our manufacturing and assembly processes continue to be adversely impacted, our supply chain may be further disrupted, limiting its ability to manufacture and assemble products. In addition, the eventual implications of higher government deficits and debt, tighter monetary policies and potentially higher, long-term interest rates may drive a higher cost of raising capital in the future.
Climate Change
The drone industry is subject to many forms of environmental regulation, including but not limited to regulation of hazardous substances, and other risks associated with climate change. The cost of compliance with more stringent environmental regulations, failure to comply with existing or future regulations or failure to otherwise manage the risks of climate change effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business. Many aspects of our operations are subject to evolving and increasingly stringent federal, state, local and international laws governing environmental protection. Compliance with existing and future environmental laws and regulations could require capital investment and increase operational costs, and violations can lead to significant fines and penalties and reputational harm. The ultimate impact and associated cost to our Company of these legislative and regulatory developments cannot be predicted at this time.

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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide information required by this Item.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Our financial statements are contained in pages through, which appear at the end of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure and Control Procedures
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2024, and concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective. The term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated, recorded, processed, summarized and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure to be reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“US GAAP”).
Because of its inherent limitations, a system of internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance of such reliability and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projection of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods is subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management has conducted, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Interim Chief Financial Officer, an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024. Management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting used the criteria set forth in SEC Release 33-8810 based on the framework established by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control over Financial Reporting - Guidance for Smaller Public Companies. Based on this evaluation, Management concluded that our system of internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2024, based on these criteria.
This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. As a smaller reporting company, our management’s report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permit us to provide only the management’s report.
Material Weakness over Financial Reporting
During the preparation of our interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2024, management identified a material weakness in our internal controls related to the computation of net loss attributable to common stockholders resulting in an understatement of loss per share (“EPS”) as presented on our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. In addition to the EPS computation error, accrued dividends and deemed dividends were included as a component of other comprehensive loss instead of being included in net loss attributable to common stockholders.
We have amended the 2024 filings impacted by this identified error. The Company has also engaged an external consultant with technical accounting expertise to assist the Company with the technical documentation and accounting for significant and unusual transactions.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than as described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(t) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the year ended December 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Insider Trading Plan
During the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10-b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K

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ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the definitive proxy statement for our 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of December 31, 2024 (our “Proxy Statement”).

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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item will be set forth in the section entitled “Executive Compensation” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this report by reference.

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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this item will be set forth in the section entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this report by.
Information regarding our equity compensation plans will be set forth in the section entitled “Executive Compensation” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this report by reference.

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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this item will be set forth in the section entitled “Transactions with Related Persons” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this report by reference.

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ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this item will be set forth in the section entitled “-Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in our Proxy Statement and is incorporated in this report by reference.
PART IV

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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES
Exhibit No.
Description
3.1
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as currently in effect (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2008)
3.2
Certificate of Designation to Articles of Incorporation as filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on May 29, 2014 (incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 3.2 on Annual Report Form 10-K filed on April 4, 2023)
3.3
Certificate of Designation of Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference as Exhibit 3.3 on Annual Report Form 10-K filed on April 4, 2023)
3.4
Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 4.1 on Current Report Form 8-K filed on March 11, 2015)
3.5
Certificate of Designation of Series C Preferred Stock filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on April 27, 2017 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2017)
3.6
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Designation of Series C Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 on the Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2018)
3.7
Certificate of Designation for Series A Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Form 8-K filed on January 6, 2011)
3.8
Amendment to Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the 10% Series A Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2018)
3.9
Amendment to Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of the 10% Series A Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2018)
3.10
Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Energex Resources, Inc. to change the company’s name (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2018)
3.11
Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of EnerJex Resources, Inc. to effect a 1-for-25 reverse stock split (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2018)
3.12
Articles of Merger, dated March 26, 2018, by and between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. and AgEagle Merger Sub, Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.6 on Form 8-K filed on March 29, 2018)
3.13
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc., as currently in effect (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 on Form 8-K filed on January 25, 2023)
3.14
Certificate of Designation of Series D 8% Preferred Stock filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on December 26, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 10-K filed on April 4, 2023)
3.15
Certificate of Designation for the Series E Convertible Preferred Stock filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on April 2, 2020 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 8, 2020)
3.16
Certificate of Designation for the Series F 5% Convertible Preferred Stock filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on June 29, 2022 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2022)
3.17
Certificate of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 9, 2024)
3.18
Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation, as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on December 20, 2024 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2024)
3.19
Certificate of Change, as filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on October 4, 2024 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 15, 2024)
4.1*
Description of Registrant’s Securities
4.2
Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2022)
4.3
Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2023)
4.4
Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 6, 2023)
4.5
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2023)
4.6
Form of Placement Agent Common Stock Purchase Warrants (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2023)
4.7
Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of Form 8-K Filed on June 5, 2024)
4.8
Form of Pre-Funded Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 On Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2024)
4.9
Form of Series A Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 On Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2024)
4.10
Form of Series B Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 On Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2024)
10.1+
Equity Incentive Plan of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-226324) originally filed on July 24, 2018)
10.2
Lease Agreement, dated August 3, 2020, by and among AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. and U.S. Business Centers, L.L.C. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2020)
10.3
8% Original Issue Discount Promissory Note, dated December 6, 2022 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K filed on December 6, 2022)
10.4
Placement Agency Agreement, dated June 5, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed June 6, 2023).
10.5
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 5, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K filed June 6, 2023).
10.6
Warrant Exchange Agreement dated September 15, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on September 15, 2023)
10.7
Note Amendment Agreement, dated August 14, 2023 by and between AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. and Alpha Capital Anstalt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 10-Q filed on August 14, 2023)
10.8
Second Note Amendment Agreement dated October 5, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on October 6, 2023)
10.9
Engagement Agreement with Dawson James Securities Inc., dated November 15, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2023)
10.10
Form of Assignment, Waiver and Amendment Agreement, dated November 15, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2023)
10.11
Form of Securities Purchase Agreement, dated November 15, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2023)
10.12
Offer Letter, dated as of November 28, 2023, between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. and Mark DiSiena (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on December 4, 2023)
10.13
Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2023 between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. and Mark DiSiena (incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2023).
10.14
Interim CEO Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2023 between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. and Concepts to Capabilities Consulting, LLC (incorporated by reference as Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2023).
10.15
Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Future Receipts (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2024)
10.16
Series F Amendment Agreement dated February 8, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2024)
10.17
Securities Exchange Agreement dated February 8, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2024)
10.18
Convertible Promissory Note dated February 8, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2024)
10.19
Statement of Work Agreement by and between AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. and Mark DiSiena, dated September 27, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 10-K filed on October 19, 2023).
10.20
Form of Warrant Exercise Agreement dated March 6, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on March 7, 2024)
10.21
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 26, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2022)
10.22
Lock-Up Agreement, dated June 26, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2022)
10.23
Consulting Agreement, dated November 14, 2024, by and between the Company and Adrienne Anderson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 On Form 8-K filed on November 18, 2024)
10.24
Placement Agency Agreement, dated September 30, 2024, between AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. and Spartan Capital Securities, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.01 On Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2024)
10.25
SPA Amendment Agreement, dated July 25, 2024, by and between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc., and Alpha Capital Anstalt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 On Form 8-K filed on July 25, 2024)
10.26
Note Amendment Agreement, dated July 25, 2024, by and between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc., and Alpha Capital Anstalt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 On Form 8-K filed on July 25, 2024)
10.27
Agreement for the Future Purchase and Sale of Future Receipts, dated June 21, 2024 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 On Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2024).
10.28
Form of Assignment, Waiver and Amendment Agreement, dated May 31, 2024, by and between AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. and Alpha Capital Anstalt and the other parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 On Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2024).
10.29
Executive Employment Agreement, dated April 15, 2024 between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. and William Irby (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 On Form 8-K filed on April 18, 2024).
10.30
Series F SPA Amendment Agreement, dated February 8, 2024, by and between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. and Alpha Capital Anstalt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 On Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2024).
10.31
Securities Exchange Agreement, dated February 8, 2024, by and between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. and the Holders set forth on the signature page thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 On Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2024).
10.32
Convertible Note, dated January 8, 2024, issued by AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 On Form 8-K filed on February 8, 2024).
10.33
Omnibus Agreement, dated September 30, 2024, by and between AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. and Alpha Capital Anstalt (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 On Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2024).
14.1
Code of Ethics of the Registrant Applicable To Directors, Officers And Employees (Incorporated by reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Reg. No. 333-226324) originally filed on July 24, 2018).
19.1
Insider Trading Policy
21.1
List of Subsidiaries
23.1
Consent of WithumSmith+Brown, PC., an independent registered public accounting firm
31.1*
Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal executive officer
31.2*
Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal financial officer
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
* Filed herewith