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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 (NASDAQ:DPRO) announced its management slate of director nominees for the upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders (AGM) and the nomination of Paul Dadwal to the board.
The slate includes seven nominees, while director Scott Larson has stepped down and will not stand for re-election.
Draganfly (NASDAQ:DPRO) and F4 Defense International were selected by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for an initial development contract to build a modular, multi-layered counter‑UAS system. The platform will integrate tethered aerial surveillance, AI‑enabled drone identification, targeting, and coordinated electronic/kinetic defeat for rapid, mobile deployment.
Draganfly (NASDAQ:DPRO) launched the Draganfly Blitz™ payload platform, a new line of NDAA-aligned electro-optical/infrared gimbals developed with Blitz Technologies. Draganfly becomes exclusive integrator, distributor, and commercialization partner for Blitz across North and broader Americas, targeting defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure markets.
The Blitz family (Spectrum 300™, 500™, 800™, 1600LR™) offers 4K/HD imaging, thermal IR, laser rangefinding, and stabilized multi-axis gimbals for Group 1–3 unmanned systems. The partnership with Corlens to integrate Corlens Inside™ metalens technology aims to reduce size, weight, and reliance on rare earth elements. The platform debuts at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa.
Draganfly (NASDAQ:DPRO) agreed to acquire substantially all assets of Skip Dynamix’s fixed-wing drone technology business in a deal valued up to US$7.525 million. The Transaction adds ultra-low cost, mass-producible, long-range ISR and one-way mission systems to Draganfly’s defense-focused drone platform.
The Purchase Price includes a US$2.525 million cash payment at closing, US$2.5 million in share-based consideration subject to vesting, and up to US$2.5 million in earn-out. Closing is targeted for early June 2026, subject to customary regulatory and exchange approvals.
Draganfly (NASDAQ:DPRO) reported record Q1 2026 revenue of $2.31M, up 49.4% year over year, with product sales rising 44.8% to $2.23M. Gross profit was $347,761 and gross margin 15.0%, or 19.6% excluding a $105,840 non-cash inventory write-down.
The company recorded a comprehensive loss of $5.71M (basic and diluted $(0.18) per share) versus $3.43M a year earlier, reflecting higher operating expenses and share issuance costs. Cash rose to $147.3M, assets to $161.1M, and shareholders’ equity to $155.8M.
Operational updates include deployments with Search and Rescue Sweden, a Flex FPV drone and training award with U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, collaboration in Canadian defence initiatives, and a swarm autonomy integration milestone with Palladyne AI. Leadership changes include Cameron Chell becoming Executive Chairman and the appointment of Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Michel Gauthier to the Military Advisory Board.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) will host a shareholder update call on May 11, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET.
CEO Cameron Chell will discuss recent milestones and strategic direction; CFO Paul Sun will review first-quarter 2026 financial highlights. The company will release quarterly results after market close on May 11, 2026. Shareholders can register and submit questions in advance via investor.relations@draganfly.com.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced selection of its Flex FPV drone systems by two additional U.S. Department of War units on May 8, 2026. The orders highlight demand for rapidly deployable, mission-ready FPV platforms for training, operational readiness, and tactical awareness across defense applications.
Draganfly said the wins extend its defense momentum, complementing prior engagements in FPV, ISR, logistics, and other drone applications, and cited its production-ready systems and established defense relationships as positioning advantages.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) signed an exclusive master distributor agreement with Japanese drone maker ACSL to bring the NDAA‑compliant SOTEN platform to Canada and launch technology integration with Draganfly systems. The SOTEN will be available exclusively through Draganfly beginning June 2026, with cross‑platform payload and controller compatibility.
The partnership highlights interoperability between SOTEN and Draganfly Apex, Commander 3XL, and Heavy Lift platforms and aims to expand enterprise drone capability for public safety and industry.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) CEO Cameron Chell testified before the Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs on April 14, 2026, urging faster, scalable procurement to align policy with modern conflict needs.
He proposed three priorities: designate tech firms as strategic assets, scale pilots into purchase orders, and build integrated industry-operator ecosystems.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced CEO Cameron Chell will appear on Fox Business’ Making Money with Charles Payne on April 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET to discuss the Iran conflict and the evolving strategic role of drone warfare.
The segment will cover geopolitical impacts, U.S. military doctrine, scalable drone technologies, domestic manufacturing, and innovation speed. Draganfly says its mission-ready platforms and government relationships position the company to address growing defense and public-safety demand for unmanned systems.