Peter Lambrinakos, O.O.M., CPP, Joins Draganfly’s Public Safety Advisory Board, Strengthening Canadian Leadership in Public Safety
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) has appointed Peter Lambrinakos to its Public Safety Advisory Board. Lambrinakos, a recipient of the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (O.O.M.), brings over 30 years of expertise in public safety, national security, and critical infrastructure protection.
Lambrinakos previously served as Chief of Police and Chief of Corporate Security at VIA Rail Canada, where he established Canada's first dedicated intercity rail police service. He also held executive roles with the Montreal Police Service (SPVM), leading divisions including Major Crimes and Crisis Response. Currently, he serves as a Commission Member with the Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada and is the Distinguished Fellow at the University of Ottawa's Professional Development Institute.
The appointment comes as demand increases for domestically developed, secure drone technologies that meet national security standards. Draganfly, being Canadian-founded, aims to strengthen its position in providing secure drone solutions for public safety agencies and national security stakeholders.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) ha nominato Peter Lambrinakos nel suo Consiglio Consultivo per la Sicurezza Pubblica. Lambrinakos, insignito del titolo di Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (O.O.M.), vanta oltre 30 anni di esperienza in sicurezza pubblica, sicurezza nazionale e protezione delle infrastrutture critiche.
In precedenza, Lambrinakos è stato Capo della Polizia e Responsabile della Sicurezza Aziendale presso VIA Rail Canada, dove ha creato il primo servizio di polizia ferroviaria interurbana del Canada. Ha inoltre ricoperto ruoli dirigenziali presso il Servizio di Polizia di Montreal (SPVM), guidando divisioni come Crimini Maggiori e Risposta alle Crisi. Attualmente, è membro della Commissione per i Reclami della Polizia Militare del Canada e Distinguished Fellow presso l'Istituto di Sviluppo Professionale dell'Università di Ottawa.
La nomina arriva in un momento di crescente richiesta di tecnologie drone sicure e sviluppate a livello nazionale, conformi agli standard di sicurezza nazionale. Draganfly, fondata in Canada, punta a rafforzare la sua posizione nel fornire soluzioni drone sicure per agenzie di sicurezza pubblica e stakeholder della sicurezza nazionale.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) ha nombrado a Peter Lambrinakos en su Junta Asesora de Seguridad Pública. Lambrinakos, galardonado con el título de Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (O.O.M.), aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en seguridad pública, seguridad nacional y protección de infraestructuras críticas.
Anteriormente, Lambrinakos se desempeñó como Jefe de Policía y Jefe de Seguridad Corporativa en VIA Rail Canada, donde estableció el primer servicio policial ferroviario interurbano de Canadá. También ocupó cargos ejecutivos en el Servicio de Policía de Montreal (SPVM), liderando divisiones como Crímenes Mayores y Respuesta a Crisis. Actualmente, es miembro de la Comisión de Quejas de la Policía Militar de Canadá y Fellow Distinguido en el Instituto de Desarrollo Profesional de la Universidad de Ottawa.
El nombramiento se produce en un momento de creciente demanda de tecnologías de drones seguras y desarrolladas nacionalmente que cumplan con los estándares de seguridad nacional. Draganfly, fundada en Canadá, busca fortalecer su posición en la provisión de soluciones de drones seguras para agencias de seguridad pública y actores clave en seguridad nacional.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO)는 Peter Lambrinakos를 공공 안전 자문위원회에 임명했습니다. 경찰 훈장(Order of Merit of the Police Forces, O.O.M.) 수상자인 Lambrinakos는 공공 안전, 국가 안보 및 중요 인프라 보호 분야에서 30년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있습니다.
Lambrinakos는 이전에 VIA Rail Canada에서 경찰서장 및 기업 보안 책임자로 근무하며 캐나다 최초의 전용 도시 간 철도 경찰 서비스를 설립했습니다. 또한 몬트리올 경찰청(SPVM)에서 주요 범죄 및 위기 대응 부서를 이끄는 임원직을 역임했습니다. 현재는 캐나다 군사 경찰 민원 위원회의 위원이자 오타와 대학교 전문 개발 연구소의 특별 연구원으로 활동 중입니다.
이번 임명은 국가 안보 기준을 충족하는 국내 개발 안전 드론 기술에 대한 수요가 증가하는 가운데 이루어졌습니다. 캐나다에서 설립된 Draganfly는 공공 안전 기관 및 국가 안보 관련 이해관계자들에게 안전한 드론 솔루션을 제공하는 입지를 강화하고자 합니다.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ : DPRO) a nommé Peter Lambrinakos au sein de son Conseil consultatif en sécurité publique. Lambrinakos, récipiendaire de l'Ordre du Mérite des Forces de Police (O.O.M.), possède plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans la sécurité publique, la sécurité nationale et la protection des infrastructures critiques.
Il a précédemment occupé les postes de chef de la police et chef de la sécurité d'entreprise chez VIA Rail Canada, où il a créé le premier service de police ferroviaire interurbain dédié au Canada. Il a également exercé des fonctions de direction au Service de police de Montréal (SPVM), supervisant des divisions telles que les crimes majeurs et la gestion de crise. Actuellement, il est membre de la Commission des plaintes de la police militaire du Canada et chercheur distingué à l'Institut de développement professionnel de l'Université d'Ottawa.
Cette nomination intervient alors que la demande augmente pour des technologies de drones sécurisées, développées localement et conformes aux normes de sécurité nationale. Draganfly, fondée au Canada, vise à renforcer sa position en fournissant des solutions de drones sécurisées aux agences de sécurité publique et aux acteurs de la sécurité nationale.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) hat Peter Lambrinakos in seinen Beirat für öffentliche Sicherheit berufen. Lambrinakos, Träger des Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (O.O.M.), bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen öffentliche Sicherheit, nationale Sicherheit und Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen mit.
Lambrinakos war zuvor Polizeichef und Leiter der Unternehmenssicherheit bei VIA Rail Canada, wo er den ersten dedizierten interstädtischen Bahnpolizeidienst Kanadas gründete. Er hatte außerdem Führungspositionen beim Polizeidienst Montreal (SPVM) inne, wo er Abteilungen wie Schwerverbrechen und Krisenreaktion leitete. Derzeit ist er Mitglied der Militärpolizeibeschwerdekommission Kanadas und Distinguished Fellow am Professional Development Institute der Universität Ottawa.
Die Ernennung erfolgt vor dem Hintergrund einer steigenden Nachfrage nach sicherheitsgeprüften, national entwickelten Drohnentechnologien, die den Anforderungen der nationalen Sicherheit entsprechen. Draganfly, ein kanadisches Unternehmen, möchte seine Position bei der Bereitstellung sicherer Drohnenlösungen für öffentliche Sicherheitsbehörden und nationale Sicherheitsakteure stärken.
- Appointment of a highly experienced public safety expert with over 30 years of operational experience
- Strategic timing coincides with increasing government demand for secure, domestic drone technologies
- Strengthens Draganfly's position in the public safety and national security markets
- Enhances company's Canadian market presence and credibility
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Veteran leader in public safety, national security, and critical infrastructure protection brings strategic, operational, and innovation expertise to advance Draganfly’s public safety mission
Saskatoon, SK, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8), an industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is proud to announce the appointment of Peter Lambrinakos, O.O.M., CPP, to its Public Safety Advisory Board. An internationally recognized authority in public safety leadership, national security, and the responsible deployment of emerging technologies, Mr. Lambrinakos brings more than three decades of operational, strategic, and innovation experience to advance Draganfly’s next phase of growth.
Mr. Lambrinakos previously served as the inaugural Chief of Police and Chief of Corporate Security for VIA Rail Canada, where he established and led Canada's first dedicated intercity rail police service, protecting critical transportation infrastructure across a 12,500-kilometre national network. Before his tenure at VIA Rail, Mr. Lambrinakos held senior executive leadership roles with the Montreal Police Service (SPVM), where he commanded key divisions including Major Crimes, Economic Crimes, Organized Crime, Intelligence, and Crisis Response. He spearheaded transformational public safety reforms, created the Montreal Metro Police Division for North America’s third-busiest subway system, oversaw counter-terrorism and national security initiatives, and led the development of major crisis management structures for the City of Montreal. His leadership was instrumental in advancing public safety innovation, protecting critical infrastructure, and enhancing public trust in Canada's second-largest urban police service.
Currently, Mr. Lambrinakos serves as a Commission Member with the Military Police Complaints Commission of Canada, an independent federal body providing civilian oversight of military policing. He is also the Distinguished Fellow and Director of the Public Safety Program at the University of Ottawa’s Professional Development Institute, and Co-Founder of the IJIS Institute’s Center of Excellence on Artificial Intelligence for Justice, Public Safety, and Security, advancing ethical AI integration across public safety sectors.
A recipient of the prestigious Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (O.O.M.), Lambrinakos’s career exemplifies a steadfast dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and public trust. His appointment strengthens Draganfly’s mission to develop secure, ethical drone technologies that address the evolving needs of public safety agencies and national security stakeholders.
“Canada has long been a global leader in integrating technology into public safety operations,” said Peter Lambrinakos. “Draganfly’s commitment to responsible, secure drone innovation that supports front-line responders is critical—not only to Canada’s evolving safety landscape but to setting global standards for public protection and critical infrastructure resilience.”
Lambrinakos’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as governments and agencies increase their demand for domestically developed, secure, and non-foreign-made drone technologies that meet stringent operational and national security standards. Draganfly, proudly Canadian-founded and headquartered, is uniquely positioned to support North American and allied public safety agencies with secure, scalable solutions that align with national defence and homeland security priorities.
“We are honoured to welcome Peter to our Public Safety Advisory Board,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “His track record of service and dedication to Canadian public safety is unmatched. With his guidance, Draganfly will continue to lead the way in deploying advanced, ethical drone technologies that protect communities, support law enforcement, and empower emergency response teams.”
Draganfly’s Public Safety Advisory Board brings together experienced leaders from law enforcement, emergency management, and defence sectors to guide the development and deployment of its public safety drone ecosystem. This includes situational awareness platforms, AI-enhanced aerial systems, and integrated response tools—many of which are designed, engineered, and manufactured in Canada.
With Lambrinakos’s expertise, Draganfly will continue to strengthen its position as a trusted Canadian ally in public safety, upholding the country’s legacy of innovation, integrity, and operational excellence.
For more information about Draganfly and its leadership team, visit 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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