AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. disclosed on October 5, 2026, that Chief Operating Officer Brent Pope intends to retire from his position, with the departure taking effect on November 30, 2026. The company filed an 8-K current report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to announce the change in its executive leadership.
In the filing, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. stated that Mr. Pope's decision to step down was not the result of any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices. The document notes that Mr. Pope is expected to assist with the transition of his responsibilities through the effective date of his retirement. Following his departure, the company will commence a search for a successor to the Chief Operating Officer role.
The report was signed by Alison Burgett, the company's Chief Financial Officer, on October 9, 2026. AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., incorporated in Nevada, lists its principal executive offices at 8201 E. 34th Street N, Suite 1307, in Wichita, Kansas. The company's common stock trades on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol UAVS.