The Moroccan company Aerodrive Engineering Services (AES) has announced the successful maiden flight of its ATLAS ISTAR drone. «This milestone marks a significant achievement in our journey to develop a state-of-the-art unmanned aerial system designed for military surveillance and intelligence-gathering operations», the company stated in a post shared on its LinkedIn earlier in October. «After months of rigorous testing, our team's dedication and expertise have resulted in a system capable of providing real-time intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance in critical missions», AES added. «ATLAS is here to enhance military operational effectiveness», it concluded. AES is an international unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer and service provider in Africa, Europe and North America