Draganfly Announces New Strategic U.S. Facility Location in Tampa to Bolster National Security and Defense Partnerships
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) has announced the opening of a new strategic facility in Tampa, Florida. The facility includes a demonstration and live fire testing center, strategically located near key military and government clients. This expansion is part of Draganfly's long-term strategy to grow its government business, responding to increasing demand from defense, law enforcement, and industrial sectors.
The company will maintain and continue investing in its North American manufacturing facilities while using the Tampa location as a critical hub for product demonstrations and testing. CEO Cameron Chell emphasized that this expansion reinforces Draganfly's 20-year commitment to providing innovative drone solutions and strengthens its position as a trusted domestic manufacturer in the drone technology landscape.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) ha annunciato l'apertura di una nuova struttura strategica a Tampa, Florida. La struttura include un centro di dimostrazione e test di fuoco vivo, situato strategicamente vicino a importanti clienti militari e governativi. Questa espansione fa parte della strategia a lungo termine di Draganfly per far crescere il suo business nel settore pubblico, in risposta alla crescente domanda da parte dei settori della difesa, dell'applicazione della legge e dell'industria.
L'azienda continuerà a mantenere e investire nelle sue strutture di produzione nordamericane, utilizzando la sede di Tampa come un hub fondamentale per le dimostrazioni e i test dei prodotti. Il CEO Cameron Chell ha sottolineato che questa espansione rafforza l'impegno di 20 anni di Draganfly nel fornire soluzioni innovative con droni e consolida la sua posizione come produttore domestico affidabile nel panorama della tecnologia dei droni.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) ha anunciado la apertura de una nueva instalación estratégica en Tampa, Florida. La instalación incluye un centro de demostración y pruebas de fuego en vivo, ubicado estratégicamente cerca de clientes clave del sector militar y gubernamental. Esta expansión es parte de la estrategia a largo plazo de Draganfly para hacer crecer su negocio gubernamental, en respuesta a la creciente demanda de los sectores de defensa, aplicación de la ley e industrial.
La compañía mantendrá y continuará invirtiendo en sus instalaciones de fabricación en América del Norte, utilizando la ubicación de Tampa como un centro crítico para demostraciones y pruebas de productos. El CEO Cameron Chell enfatizó que esta expansión refuerza el compromiso de 20 años de Draganfly de proporcionar soluciones innovadoras de drones y fortalece su posición como un fabricante doméstico de confianza en el panorama de la tecnología de drones.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO)는 플로리다주 탬파에 새로운 전략적 시설을 개설했다고 발표했습니다. 이 시설은 주요 군사 및 정부 고객 근처에 전략적으로 위치한 시연 및 실사격 테스트 센터를 포함하고 있습니다. 이번 확장은 방위, 법 집행 및 산업 부문에서 증가하는 수요에 대응하기 위해 Draganfly의 정부 사업을 성장시키려는 장기 전략의 일환입니다.
회사는 북미 제조 시설을 유지하고 계속 투자할 것이며, 탬파 위치를 제품 시연 및 테스트를 위한 중요한 허브로 사용할 것입니다. CEO 카메론 첼(Cameron Chell)은 이번 확장이 Draganfly의 20년 동안 혁신적인 드론 솔루션을 제공하겠다는 약속을 강화하고 드론 기술 분야에서 신뢰받는 국내 제조업체로서의 입지를 강화한다고 강조했습니다.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) a annoncé l'ouverture d'une nouvelle installation stratégique à Tampa, Floride. L'installation comprend un centre de démonstration et de tests de tir en direct, situé stratégiquement près de clients militaires et gouvernementaux clés. Cette expansion fait partie de la stratégie à long terme de Draganfly pour développer son activité gouvernementale, en réponse à la demande croissante des secteurs de la défense, de l'application de la loi et de l'industrie.
La société continuera à entretenir et à investir dans ses installations de fabrication en Amérique du Nord tout en utilisant l'emplacement de Tampa comme un hub essentiel pour les démonstrations et les tests de produits. Le PDG Cameron Chell a souligné que cette expansion renforce l'engagement de 20 ans de Draganfly à fournir des solutions de drones innovantes et renforce sa position en tant que fabricant national de confiance dans le paysage de la technologie des drones.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) hat die Eröffnung einer neuen strategischen Einrichtung in Tampa, Florida bekannt gegeben. Die Einrichtung umfasst ein Demonstrations- und Live-Feuer-Testzentrum, das strategisch in der Nähe wichtiger militärischer und staatlicher Kunden gelegen ist. Diese Expansion ist Teil von Draganflys langfristiger Strategie, ihr Geschäft mit staatlichen Aufträgen auszubauen, um der steigenden Nachfrage aus den Bereichen Verteidigung, Strafverfolgung und Industrie gerecht zu werden.
Das Unternehmen wird seine nordamerikanischen Produktionsstätten weiterhin unterhalten und in sie investieren, während es den Standort Tampa als kritisches Zentrum für Produktdemonstrationen und Tests nutzt. CEO Cameron Chell betonte, dass diese Expansion das 20-jährige Engagement von Draganfly zur Bereitstellung innovativer Drohnenlösungen verstärkt und die Position des Unternehmens als vertrauenswürdiger inländischer Hersteller im Bereich der Drohnentechnologie stärkt.
- Strategic expansion near key military and government clients
- Enhanced capability to serve U.S. defense and law enforcement markets
- Strengthened domestic manufacturing presence in North America
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Tampa, FL, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO), Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award‑winning leader in drone solutions and systems development, is proud to announce the establishment of its new U.S. location in Tampa, Florida. Strategically positioned near key military and government clients, this expansion includes a demonstration and live fire testing facility, reinforcing Draganfly’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge drone solutions to its U.S. customers.
The Tampa facility is part of Draganfly’s long-term strategy to grow its government business, aligning with increasing demand from defense, law enforcement, and industrial sectors. While this expansion has been in development for some time, its opening is especially timely given the recent geopolitical trade measures.
“For over 20 years, Draganfly has been at the forefront of providing innovative drone solutions to government, law enforcement, and industrial clients,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “Our new Tampa facility underscores our commitment to the U.S. market, offering a critical hub for product demonstrations, live testing. The company continues to maintain and invest in its North American manufacturing facilities, ensuring high-quality production and ongoing support for Canadian and international clients. This diversified footprint in the U.S. and Canada allows Draganfly to provide scalable, while striving for the highest standards of quality and security.
With this expansion, Draganfly is further cementing its role as a trusted domestic manufacturer and solution provider in the evolving landscape of drone technology, helping to ensure its customers across North America and abroad receive cutting-edge secure solutions with minimized risk of disruption.
For more information about Draganfly and its latest advancements, visit www.draganfly.com.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a global leader in drone technology, AI, and autonomous systems, providing innovative solutions for public safety, defense, agriculture, and industrial applications. With over 25 years of experience, Draganfly is recognized for its groundbreaking contributions to the UAV industry and commitment to delivering cutting-edge, North American-made technology.
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