San Diego, October 15th ( GLOBE NEWSWIRE ) – Beam Global (Nasdaq ticker: BEEM ) reports that ScoutDI – this industrial drone company, which recently signed a final acquisition agreement with Beam Global – has received an order for 137 drone inspection systems from a client in the nuclear power industry. For security reasons, the identity of the client and the details of the order cannot be disclosed. The drones and software will be used for inspections of nuclear facilities and to provide safety assurance for personnel within these facilities.

Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley stated: "We are integrating the drone and software solutions from the Beam technology platform, and our order book is continuously growing. This order from the nuclear power industry proves that ScoutDI's products are a proven solution with real customers, and they can withstand the test in today's most demanding industries. This further strengthens our confidence: as we advance with the acquisition and plan to manufacture ScoutDI products in factories in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, drones will become an important driving force for growth for Beam Global. We expect that this customer, who is at the top of a highly competitive and demanding industry, will begin using ScoutDI drones and AI enhanced software in the fourth quarter of this year."

ScoutDI CEO N Token Issuance lai Husteli stated: "Our customers use Scout 137 to inspect those confined spaces that are dangerous, slow, and expensive to enter. Orders from the nuclear power industry represent an important milestone for us. The past few weeks have shown a continuous increase in orders in new market segments, new geographical areas, and within our partner network. Combined with Beam Global's manufacturing capabilities and global presence, we see strong opportunities for expansion."

According to a report released in January 2026 by Research and Markets, the global nuclear power inspection services market is expected to grow from $2.96 billion in 2025 to $4.27 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%. The report indicates that the expansion of robot and drone inspections, advanced sensing technologies, and remote visual inspection are key trends shaping this market. ScoutDI Orders from the nuclear power industry reflect the application of these inspection technologies in this constantly evolving market.

Scout The 137 is a tethered drone designed for confined space inspections. It can perform 4K visual inspections, ultrasonic thickness measurements, and 3D LiDAR data collection in a single flight, and boasts unlimited flight time. This product is applied in maritime and offshore operations, oil and gas industries, power production (including nuclear power), mining, as well as critical infrastructure sectors. To date, it has completed over 7,000 recorded inspection flights.

Data from each flight is collected in the cloud platform of Scout Portal — ScoutDI. Each inspection not only leaves behind images and videos but also 3D scans of the space. Inspectors can track the flight process in real-time from anywhere, and then view the structure in a 3D environment. All findings and thickness readings are marked with their precise locations. The results and 3D scans can be safely shared with the asset owners and contractors, and reports can also be generated directly based on this data.

Beam Global announced on October 7, 2026, that it has signed a final agreement to acquire ScoutDI. The transaction is expected to be completed in early November and is subject to customary closing conditions. For more details, please refer to the press release and 8-K filing issued by Beam Global on October 7, 2026.

About Beam Global

Beam Global is a sustainable technology innovation company that develops and manufactures infrastructure products and technologies. The company's business is at the intersection of innovative and reliable energy, transportation, and smart city solutions, with a focus on sustainable energy infrastructure, rapidly deployable and scalable electric vehicle charging solutions, safe energy storage, energy security, and intelligent infrastructure. Beam Global operates in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, developing, patenting, designing, engineering, and manufacturing unique and advanced technical solutions to support transportation, provide secure power sources, implement smart city services, save time and costs, and protect the environment. Beam Global is headquartered in San Diego, California, and has facilities in Yuma, Arizona; Broadview, Illinois; Belgrade and Kraljevo in Serbia; and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Beam Global is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker BEEM. For more information, please visit BeamForAll.com, as well as LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and X.

About ScoutDI

ScoutDI AS is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, and develops and provides drones for industrial inspection, as well as specialized planning, analysis, and reporting solutions. Its Scout 137 system can conduct safe and efficient inspections of confined spaces such as storage tanks, containers, and boilers, and has been adopted by asset owners and inspection service providers in over 25 countries. ScoutDI has been researching and manufacturing drones in Norway since 2017, and its inspection results meet the standards set by DNV, Bureau Veritas, Lloyd, Register, ABS, and API.

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