Draganfly Inc. develops drone solutions, unmanned aerial vehicle systems and related software for defense, public safety, civil, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping and surveying markets. News about DPRO commonly covers product and platform activity across Flex FPV, Commander 3XL, Apex, Heavy Lift and Outrider systems, including selections, deployments, distribution arrangements and technology integrations.
Recurring updates also include quarterly financial results, shareholder update calls, balance-sheet commentary and corporate strategy. Company announcements frequently connect Draganfly's UAV portfolio with defense procurement, autonomous systems, swarming software, payload options and enterprise or government customer channels in Canada, the United States and other markets.
Draganfly (DPRO) has made an investment in DoD Solution, an Estonian-Ukrainian defence technology company developing onboard autonomy for unmanned systems. Draganfly intends the investment to support faster deployment of this technology across global markets.
DoD Solution's AURA AI platform combines an onboard computer, AURA SBC, with AURA OS software. It is designed to support navigation, perception, target recognition and tracking, and terminal guidance when GPS or communications are degraded or unavailable. The platform is designed for use across first-person-view drones, interceptors and fixed-wing aircraft.
As part of the transaction, Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell will join DoD Solution's board to help accelerate technology integration and distribution across multiple platforms and operating environments.
Draganfly (DPRO) established Draganfly Defense USA, a dedicated subsidiary intended to support its expansion in U.S. defense and national security markets. Thomas B. Modly, former Under Secretary and Acting Secretary of the U.S. Navy, will chair the subsidiary and relinquish his Draganfly board seat in accordance with regulatory requirements. Draganfly CEO and Chairman Cameron Chell will serve as a subsidiary director.
Draganfly intends the structure to support defense-specific governance, cybersecurity, data protection and export controls, including protection of controlled technologies and sensitive information where required. Brigadier General AJ Pasagian, appointed subsidiary president in August 2026, will lead U.S. defense operations. Recent developments include the Skip Dynamix acquisition and selection with F4 Defense International for a DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory contract to develop an integrated system to counter unmanned aircraft.
Draganfly (DPRO) announced a US$10 million investment from Unusual Machines and a U.S. investment fund to support its development and working capital. Each investor is investing $5 million. Draganfly intends to accelerate advanced strategic capabilities and meet product demand.
ZenaTech (ZENA) has begun building a mobile agricultural drone operations trailer, with testing planned in the coming months. The trailer and its IQ Octo drone remain at prototype stages. ZenaTech aims to increase service capacity and lower operating costs, with future adaptations for surveying and inspections.
Ondas (ONDS) secured over $270 million in orders since June 30, expanding backlog and revenue visibility into 2027. Quantum Cyber (QUCY) filed an amended report supplying historical and pro forma financial information for its completed acquisition of a Bridgeport manufacturing facility and Arcade's associated operating business.
Draganfly (DPRO) announced CEO Cameron Chell’s participation in the 2026 Raymond James Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Conference in Washington, D.C.
The conference takes place October 8 at Nationals Park. Chell will join the “See First, Act First: Sensing the Modern Battlespace” panel from 2:00 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. ET. The discussion covers sensing, artificial intelligence and human judgment in modern warfare. Draganfly representatives will also meet with members of the investment and defense communities during the conference.
Draganfly (DPRO) closed its previously announced registered direct offering, raising approximately US$10 million in gross proceeds through common shares.
The company sold 1,869,159 common shares at US$5.35 each. Gross proceeds are before placement agent discounts and offering expenses. Jett Capital Advisors and Northland Capital Markets acted as joint-lead placement agents. Draganfly intends to use net proceeds to accelerate development of advanced strategic capabilities and fund general working capital to meet product demand in U.S. and international markets.
The securities were offered and sold only in the United States, with no Canadian purchasers. The offering used an effective Form F-10 shelf registration statement and the company's Canadian base shelf prospectus.
Draganfly (DPRO) announced a US$10 million registered direct share offering to Unusual Machines (UMAC) and a U.S. investment fund.
Each investor is investing US$5 million. The offering covers 1,869,159 common shares at US$5.35 each, for approximately US$10 million in gross proceeds before placement agent discounts and offering expenses. The offering was priced at-market based on Draganfly’s September 25, 2026, closing share price. Closing is expected on or about September 29, 2026, subject to conditions including Canadian Securities Exchange approval and notification to Nasdaq.
Draganfly intends to use the net proceeds to accelerate development of advanced strategic capabilities and fund working capital to meet demand for its products.
Draganfly (DPRO) has been awarded a five-year contract by the Government of Canada to supply Low-Cost Tactical ISR uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to the Canadian Armed Forces.
The initial award covers a firm order for 100 UAS systems, including ground control stations, payloads, data links, support equipment, documentation, spare parts and training. Pricing for these initial systems is commercially sensitive and not disclosed. Under the agreement, Canada may, at its sole discretion, order up to an additional 4,900 systems, which would bring the total to 5,000 UAS if all options are exercised.
The contractual option for the additional 4,900 systems has an aggregate value of approximately C$24.25 million, subject to appropriate written authorizations. The contract also provides options for additional training and ongoing support, and follows Draganfly’s qualification in all five categories of Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace.
Draganfly (DPRO) has appointed Colonel (Ret’d) Kevin Leblond as Vice-President, Canadian Defence and Security, to lead its Canadian military initiatives.
Leblond brings 29 years of Royal Canadian Air Force experience spanning unmanned systems, continental defence, NATO, NORAD and joint coalition operations. His past roles include Battle Director at the Combined Air Operations Centre with U.S. Central Command in Qatar, responsibility for Canadian joint operations in Europe and Ukraine, and four years as Canada’s lead defence negotiator at NATO in Brussels.
Most recently Director of the NORAD Office in Ottawa, he worked on NORAD operations, planning and continental defence modernization. He previously commanded 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron, overseeing more than 300 personnel, and holds Canadian government qualifications in project direction and management.
Draganfly (DPRO) has been selected as a Qualified Supplier in Canada’s new Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace as of August 28, 2026, with qualification across all five capability streams.
This status under a DDI Request for Supply Arrangement gives Draganfly a pathway to compete for contract opportunities supporting the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard in uncrewed and autonomous systems and related capabilities. The DDI, launched in July 2026 and led by the Department of National Defence and the Defence Investment Agency, is part of a broader plan for approximately $180 billion in direct defence procurement over the next decade and a $105 million national Drone Innovation Hub over three years. Draganfly’s defence portfolio includes the Flex FPV, Apex tactical ISR platform, Commander 3XL, Heavy Lift systems and longer-range autonomous platforms, with modular payloads, secure communications and autonomy software.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted a Section 44807 Special Authority exemption for its Heavy Lift unmanned aircraft platform, permitting commercial operations above the standard 55-pound maximum takeoff weight limit under Part 107 rules.
According to Draganfly, this approval follows FAA evaluation of airworthiness, fail-safe engineering, risk‑mitigation protocols, and operational safety. The exemption allows Draganfly and authorized operators to conduct heavy‑payload missions for automated cargo delivery, disaster relief, defense logistics, infrastructure inspection, and specialized multi‑sensor deployments across U.S. airspace.