Draganfly and Autonome to Highlight Landmine Route Clearance Technology at Countering Explosives Conference
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced its participation in the upcoming Countering Explosives Conference, where it will showcase the M.A.G.I.C. (Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance) system in collaboration with Autonome Labs. The system, integrated with Draganfly's Heavy Lift UAV, aims to revolutionize mine and route clearance operations.
Following their strategic partnership announced in May 2025, the companies plan initial integration and testing in 2025, with pilot deployments in post-conflict regions later in the year. The M.A.G.I.C. system offers enhanced safety features, improved efficiency, precision delivery, and GPS-denied resilience, providing a cost-effective solution for demining operations.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) ha annunciato la sua partecipazione alla prossima Conferenza sul Contro Esplosivi, dove presenterà il sistema M.A.G.I.C. (Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance) in collaborazione con Autonome Labs. Il sistema, integrato con l'UAV Heavy Lift di Draganfly, punta a rivoluzionare le operazioni di bonifica mine e percorsi.
In seguito alla partnership strategica annunciata a maggio 2025, le aziende prevedono la prima integrazione e test nel 2025, con piccoli dispiegamenti pilota in regioni post-conflitto più avanti nell'anno. Il sistema M.A.G.I.C. offre caratteristiche di sicurezza migliorate, maggiore efficienza, consegna di precisione e resilienza in assenza di GPS, offrendo una soluzione conveniente per le operazioni di bonifica.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) anunció su participación en la próxima Conferencia Contra Explosivos, donde mostrará el sistema M.A.G.I.C. (Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance) en colaboración con Autonome Labs. El sistema, integrado con el UAV de Carga Pesada de Draganfly, busca revolucionar las operaciones de desminado y apertura de rutas.
Tras su asociación estratégica anunciada en mayo de 2025, las empresas planean la primera integración y pruebas en 2025, con despliegues piloto en regiones posteriores al conflicto a lo largo del año. El sistema M.A.G.I.C. ofrece mejoras en seguridad, mayor eficiencia, entrega de precisión y resiliencia en entornos sin GPS, proporcionando una solución rentable para las operaciones de desminado.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO)는 다가오는 폭발물 차단 컨퍼런스에 참가를 발표했고, Autonome Labs와 협력해 M.A.G.I.C.(Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance) 시스템을 선보일 예정입니다. 이 시스템은 Draganfly의 Heavy Lift UAV와 통합되어 지뢰 제거 및 경로 정리 작업에 혁신을 가져올 목표를 가지고 있습니다.
2025년 5월 발표된 전략적 파트너십에 이어 양사는 2025년 내 초기 통합 및 테스트를 계획하고, 연말 이후에 분쟁 후 지역에서 파일럿 배치를 진행할 예정입니다. M.A.G.I.C. 시스템은 안전성 향상, 효율성 증가, 정밀 전달 및 GPS 부재 상황에서도 작동하는 내성을 제공하며, 지뢰 제거 작업에 대한 비용 효율적인 솔루션을 제공합니다.
Draganfly (NASDAQ : DPRO) a annoncé sa participation à la prochaine conférence sur la lutte contre les explosifs, où il présentera le système M.A.G.I.C. (Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance) en collaboration avec Autonome Labs. Le système, intégré au drone lourd Heavy Lift de Draganfly, vise à révolutionner les opérations de désamorçage et de déminage des itinéraires.
Suite au partenariat stratégique annoncé en mai 2025, les sociétés prévoient une première intégration et des tests en 2025, avec des déploiements pilotes dans les régions post-conflit plus tard dans l'année. Le système M.A.G.I.C. offre des améliorations de sécurité, une meilleure efficacité, une délivrance précise et une résilience en zones sans GPS, fournissant une solution rentable pour les opérations de désminage.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) kündigte seine Teilnahme an der kommenden Konferenz zur Bekämpfung von Explosivstoffen an, bei der es das M.A.G.I.C.-System (Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance) in Zusammenarbeit mit Autonome Labs vorstellen wird. Das System, das mit dem Heavy-Lift-UAV von Draganfly integriert ist, soll die Bergung von Minen und das Freimachen von Routen revolutionieren.
Nach der strategischen Partnerschaft, die im Mai 2025 angekündigt wurde, planen die Unternehmen 2025 die erste Integration und Tests, mit Piloteinsätzen in postkonfliktären Regionen später im Jahr. Das M.A.G.I.C.-System bietet erweiterte Sicherheitsfunktionen, verbesserte Effizienz, präzise Lieferung und GPS-freie Resilienz und stellt eine kosteneffiziente Lösung für Entminen Operations dar.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) أعلنت عن مشاركتها في المؤتمر القادم لمكافحة المتفجرات، حيث ستعرض نظام M.A.G.I.C. (Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance) بالتعاون مع Autonome Labs. النظام، المدمج مع الطائرة بدون طيار الثقيلة من Draganfly، يهدف إلى إحداث ثورة في عمليات إزالة الألغام وتطهير المسارات.
عقب شراكتهما الاستراتيجية المعلنة في مايو 2025، تخطط الشركتان للاندماج والاختبار الأولي في 2025، مع نشرات تجريبية في المناطق ما بعد النزاع في وقت لاحق من العام. يوفر نظام M.A.G.I.C. مزايا أمان محسّنة، وكفاءة أعلى، وتوصيلاً دقيقاً، ومتانة في البيئات بدون GPS، مع توفير حل بتكلفة فعّالة لعمليات إزالة الألغام.
Draganfly（纳斯达克股票代码：DPRO）宣布将参加即将举行的反爆炸物会议，在会上将与 Autonome Labs 合作展示 M.A.G.I.C.（Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance）系统。该系统与 Draganfly 的重载无人机集成，旨在革新扫雷与路线清除作业。
自2025年5月宣布战略合作伙伴关系以来，双方计划在2025年内完成初步集成与测试，并在年内晚些时候在冲突后地区进行试点部署。M.A.G.I.C. 系统提供更高的安全性、更高的效率、精确投送以及在无 GPS 环境下的韧性，为排雷作业提供具成本效益的解决方案。
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Draganfly's mine clearance drone integration with Autonome marks strategic entry into specialized defense tech with humanitarian applications.
Draganfly's partnership with Autonome Labs represents a strategic positioning in the specialized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) defense technology sector, specifically targeting the humanitarian and military demining market. The M.A.G.I.C. system integration with Draganfly's Heavy Lift UAV addresses a critical capability gap in current mine clearance operations, which traditionally require dangerous manual efforts with high personnel risk.
The technology offers several tactical advantages that would appeal to defense and humanitarian organizations: enhanced operator safety through remote operation, accelerated operational tempo, precision deployment capabilities, adaptability across various environments, and resilience in GPS-denied situations. These features directly address the primary challenges of conventional demining: danger to personnel, slow clearance rates, and resource intensity.
What's particularly significant is the timeline for deployment - initial integration and testing in 2025 with pilot deployments in post-conflict regions later this year suggests the technology has progressed beyond conceptual stages. This accelerated timeline indicates the solution may be closer to operational readiness than typical defense technology development cycles, which often span many years.
The mine clearance market represents a niche but persistent global need, with an estimated 60 countries still contaminated by landmines and unexploded ordnance. While the announcement doesn't quantify potential contract values, defense procurement for such specialized capabilities typically commands premium pricing, especially when addressing high-risk operations where the alternative is putting human lives in danger.
Tampa, FL, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, announced it will attend the upcoming Countering Explosives Conference hosted by Defence iQ. Together with Autonome Labs, Draganfly will highlight progress on the M.A.G.I.C (Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance) system, integrated on Draganfly’s Heavy Lift UAV, which is designed to modernize mine and route clearance operations.
This builds on the strategic teaming agreement announced May 1, 2025, where Draganfly and Autonome committed to pairing Draganfly’s Heavy Lift drone platform with Autonome’s mesh-based M.A.G.I.C. system to deliver safe, precise, and scalable aerial demining solutions. Initial integration and testing are planned in 2025, with pilot deployments expected in post-conflict regions later in the year. Read the earlier announcement here.
“Minefields stop movement and cost lives. Traditional clearance is slow, dangerous, and manpower-intensive,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “By working with Autonome Labs, we’re showing how M.A.G.I.C., integrated with Draganfly’s Heavy Lift UAV, provides a cost-effective, mission-ready solution that protects personnel and accelerates mobility.”
Advantages of M.A.G.I.C.
- Enhanced Safety: Operators remain under cover while the UAV executes payload delivery.
- Efficiency & Speed: Rapid deployment and reloads accelerate operational tempo.
- Precision & Accuracy: Pinpoint laydown ensures reliable, repeatable results.
- Versatility & Adaptability: Scalable design for day/night operations across varied terrain.
- GPS-Denied Resilience: Non-GNSS navigation options and live video feeds to command posts.
A video accompanying this release is available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b3c87a12-ae9d-4acc-9d62-a11c558ae57c
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a pioneer in drone solutions, AI-driven software, and robotics. With over 25 years of innovation, Draganfly has been at the forefront of drone technology, providing solutions for public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying. The Company is committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and industry-leading technology that helps organizations save time, money, and lives.
For more information, visit www.draganfly.com
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