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Geo drones ("eBee X Series") have been designated with the C6 class identification label in accordance with the European Union ("EU") 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.

With this new certification, the eBee XSeries become the only professional drones in the market with both C6 and C2 markings, providing distinct advantages to operators throughout Europe. To achieve the C6 classification, eBees underwent rigorous testing and evaluation by the notified body NavCert GmbH to confirm their compliance with specific EU criteria. In addition, beyond the scope of C2 and C6 markings, the eBee XSeries achieved another milestone in June 2022 by becoming the industry's first drones to receive a Design Verification Report (DVR) from EASA on M2 Ground Risk Mitigation.

This pertains to the European "Specific Category" and allows for Operations Over People (OOP) and BVLOS flights under conditions not covered by EASA's standard scenario STS-02. The DVR facilitates European drone operators in seeking approvals from their respective National Aviation Authorities. The eBee X Series are high-performance fixed-wing mapping drones, autonomous, portable, safe, ultra-light (weighing under 2 kg /4.4 lbs), and easy to use.

eBees can map up to 500 ha /1,235 ac and flight up to 90 minutes while maintaining a GSD down to 1.5 cm /0.6 in.