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Billions Pour into Defense Drone Technology as Drones-as-a-Service Gains Momentum
Defense Drones-as-a-Service Market Takes Flight as Global Military Spending Accelerates
AI-powered autonomous drone platforms are becoming mission-critical as defense agencies invest billions in next-generation battlefield technology
NEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Military organizations around the world are rapidly embracing Drones-as-a-Service (DaaS) as a more efficient and cost-effective way to leverage advanced drone capabilities without the hassle of owning and managing large fleets. Rather than purchasing aircraft, ground stations, software, and training personnel, defense agencies can access comprehensive drone solutions when needed, including autonomous aircraft, AI-powered analytics, mission planning, maintenance, and secure cloud-based data processing. This strategy allows military units to quickly enhance their operations while keeping pace with fast-evolving technology and creating new opportunity in the markets that may include: ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN), Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV).
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Industry experts predict significant growth in the global Drones-as-a-Service market, with estimates rising from $8-10 billion in 2025 to over $35 billion by 2030, and possibly exceeding $80 billion by 2035 due to increased government and defense spending. The defense sector is expected to be one of the fastest-growing segments within the DaaS industry. Armed forces are increasingly relying on outsourced drone services for various purposes such as intelligence gathering, surveillance, border security, protection, logistics, communications, electronic warfare, and rapid damage assessment.
Autonomous drones powered by artificial intelligence can effectively patrol vast areas, quickly identify potential threats, and provide actionable intelligence to military leaders within moments. As geopolitical tensions rise and armed forces worldwide modernize, there is a projected surge in demand for flexible, mission-ready drone services. At the same time, the global military drone market is forecasted to grow from around $18 billion in 2025 to over $40 billion by 2032, offering significant opportunities for companies providing scalable DaaS solutions.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) to Showcase Drone as a Service Growth and ZenaDrone Defense Solutions at Series of U.S. and Global Investor and Defense Events - Company to engage institutional investors, family offices, and military and public safety decision-makers across six events over the next three months - ZenaTech, Inc. ($ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its leadership and business development teams will participate in a series of investor events and global defense tradeshows and conferences over the next three months. ZenaTech will meet with institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth retail investors highlighting its investor story, while its U.S.-based subsidiary ZenaDrone will build awareness and potential customer relationships among global defense, government, and public safety buyers, with an eye toward future pilot programs and procurement contracts. Across these events, the Company's AI-powered drone solutions addressing evolving global security and defense challenges will be highlighted, including ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, a medium-sized heavy-lift cargo drone, drone-based indoor security and inventory management, and advancements in counter-UAS defense systems, interceptor drones, and underwater drones.
Global Technology Virtual Investor Conference
A virtual investor conference hosted by Virtual Investor Conferences, part of OTC Markets Group, connecting public companies in the technology sector with retail and institutional investors through live presentations and Q&A. ZenaTech will present to attendees and conduct one-on-one meetings to discuss its Drone as a Service growth and defense drone initiatives.
Date: July 9, 2026
Location: Virtual
Airborne Public Safety Association, APSCON Unmanned 2026
Hosted by the Airborne Public Safety Association, APSCON Unmanned is the leading conference and exhibition for public safety agencies evaluating unmanned aircraft systems, running alongside the broader APSCON manned-aviation event with a shared exhibit hall. ZenaTech's ZenaDrone subsidiary will have an exhibit booth on the show floor and showcase its drone solutions that can be used for public safety and first-responder applications.
Date: July 15–17, 2026
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Qualified Capital Investments Tech Movers Event
An invitation-only networking cocktail event in Miami's Wynwood district connecting emerging growth technology companies with active investors in a relaxed, informal setting. ZenaTech is one of three companies that will present to this audience highlighting its Drone as a Service business and revenue growth, and defense drone strategy.
Date: July 15, 2026
Location: Wynwood, Miami, USA
Opal Group Family Office & Private Wealth Legacy Summit
An Opal Group summit bringing together family offices, private wealth managers, and high-net-worth investors to discuss investment strategy, wealth preservation, and emerging opportunities across asset classes. ZenaTech will introduce its company growth story to an institutional and private wealth audience.
Date: August 25–26, 2026
Location: Watermill, New York, USA
MSPO 2026 – International Defence Industry Exhibition
Held in Kielce, Poland and officially supported by the Polish Ministry of National Defense, MSPO is one of Europe's leading defense industry exhibitions, drawing NATO delegations, military leadership, and global defense manufacturers. ZenaTech's ZenaDrone will exhibit its AI drones and highlight its defense solution capabilities including ISR (inspection, surveiliance and reconnaissance), heavy-lift cargo, indoor inventory management, and its counter-UAS solutions currently under development.
Date: September 8–11, 2026
Location: Kielce, Poland
H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference
One of H.C. Wainwright's flagship investor events, bringing together institutional investors and public company management teams across multiple sectors for presentations and one-on-one meetings in New York. ZenaTech will present a company overview including Drone as a Service and defense drone growth strategy to institutional investors.
Date: September 14–16, 2026
Location: New York, USA
To attend a presentation, schedule a meeting, or request additional information, please contact ZenaTech at investors@zenatech.com or the event organizers.
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Key Defense Applications of Drones-as-a-Service
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
Border and maritime security monitoring
Battlefield situational awareness and target tracking
Autonomous perimeter and critical infrastructure protection
Military logistics and last-mile resupply missions
Search and rescue operations in hostile environments
Electronic warfare support and communications relay
Rapid disaster response and post-conflict damage assessment
AI-powered data collection and real-time mission analytics
Force protection through persistent aerial monitoring
In other Business/Military/UAV/Drone industry recent and current news of note:
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), an award-winning Unmanned Systems Developer and capabilities integrator, recently announced with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) the launch of the IACLEA national Campus Drone Implementation & Readiness Program for colleges and universities across the United States.
The initiative is designed to enable campus public safety departments to stand up compliant, trusted drone programs that improve response to critical incidents, enhance everyday situational awareness, and build community trust, while aligning with recent U.S. federal actions to grow the domestic drone industrial base and encourage the use of secure, domestically manufactured UAS platforms.
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) reported recently financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended April 30, 2026. Fourth Quarter Highlights:
Record fourth quarter revenue of $641.6 million and fiscal year revenue of $1,976.8 million, up 133% and 141% year-over-year, respectively
Bookings of $2.7 billion and book-to-bill ratio of 1.4 for the fiscal year
Funded backlog of $1.2 billion
"Fiscal 2026 marked a transformational year for AV, which included the completion of our largest acquisition, meaningful investments toward diversifying our portfolio in critical areas aligned to our customer's highest priorities, and the strongest financial performance in our history," said Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment chairman, president and chief executive officer. "We are confident our proven ability to deliver at speed will continue to drive opportunities for AV across our global customer base.
"We remain focused on executing with excellence and strengthening our supply chain to accelerate the commercialization of our platforms. AV is well-positioned to capture the rising global demand across lethal and non-lethal drones, counter-UAS, space and advanced technologies and deliver long-term shareholder value."
Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN), a U.S.-based defense and industrial technology company delivering embodied AI-powered collaborative autonomy solutions, advanced avionics, precision-manufactured components, UAVs, and advanced aerospace design services, recently announced that its subsidiary, GuideTech, has secured a new $2.3 million contract with a defense prime contractor to deploy its BRAIN flight computer and FLEX flight software framework in support of development, testing, and deployment of their low-cost kinetic counter-UAS interceptor system.
This contract represents a direct product sale of GuideTech's BRAIN hardware and related software capabilities, with potential for follow-on production orders. GuideTech's early support of the customer included a pre-integrated digital and avionics toolchain: BRAIN flight computer, FLEX flight software and simulation capabilities, and Reveal flight performance and analytics platform, to help quantify key design trades early and accelerate integration and verification enabling rapid design and test of the system which is now flight tested.
Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, recently announced the signing of a lease for approximately 14,000 square feet of manufacturing and operational space in Orlando, Florida. The facility will support the Company's growing battery business in connection with its planned acquisition of Upgrade Energy, which is expected to close by mid-third quarter of 2026.
Upgrade Energy currently operates from an approximately 18,500-square-foot facility in California focused on battery and power systems production. As the companies prepare for the anticipated closing of the acquisition, Unusual Machines is taking steps to support the continued scaling of those operations while adding manufacturing capacity in Orlando to support future growth.
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$DPRO News: International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators Launches National Campus Drone Readiness Program, Selecting Draganfly to Provide Drone Systems, Services and Training in Alignment with Emerging U.S. Drone Policy
Orlando, FL, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning Unmanned Systems Developer and capabilities integrator, today announced with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) the launch of the IACLEA national Campus Drone Implementation & Readiness Program for colleges and universities across the United States.
The initiative is designed to enable campus public safety departments to stand up compliant, trusted drone programs that improve response to critical incidents, enhance everyday situational awareness, and build community trust, while aligning with recent U.S. federal actions to grow the domestic drone industrial base and encourage the use of secure, domestically manufactured UAS platforms.
Against this backdrop, the Draganfly IACLEA program provides higher education with a clear, turnkey path to align campus drone and counter-drone operations with emerging security capabilities and threats while staying in lockstep with evolving federal and state requirements.
“Campus safety is under more pressure than ever; active shooters, political violence, severe weather, and malicious drone activity are no longer abstract risks,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “At the same time, Washington is signaling that agencies need to move rapidly toward trusted U.S.-manufactured drone and counter drone solutions. Through this selection of Draganfly by IACLEA, we’re giving campuses a practical, fully supported way to build drone programs that protect students, respect privacy, and keep pace with these new expectations.”
“Campus leaders have been very clear: they want the benefits of drone technology without compromising on compliance, privacy, or community trust,” said Paul Cell, Executive Director of IACLEA. “This program delivers a standard, IACLEA-backed framework, policy, training, equipment guidance, and ongoing support, so agencies don’t have to experiment on their own or stitch together one-off solutions. It’s a roadmap built specifically for the realities of higher education.”
Cell added, “Following a rigorous and highly competitive evaluation process, IACLEA selected Draganfly as its strategic partner for this initiative. The company has consistently demonstrated its value to the public safety community and has earned the respect and confidence of law enforcement agencies and professional police associations across North America. This collaboration represents an unprecedented step for IACLEA, the first initiative of its kind to provide member institutions with a comprehensive, association-endorsed pathway for the responsible implementation of drone technology on campus. We are proud to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to professionalism, innovation, and public trust.”
Campus Drone Program at a Glance
The IACLEA Campus Drone Implementation & Readiness Program powered by Draganfly is built around three core pillars:
Policy & Governance – FAA-aligned policies, privacy and data guidelines, and clear governance structures tailored to campus environments.
Training & Credentialing – Tiered training from introductory UAS concepts and Part 107 preparation through advanced campus-specific operations, with IACLEA-backed credentialing.
Equipment & Support – Guidance on right-sized fleets using Draganfly platforms, flexible acquisition options, and ongoing technical and operational support.
Full program details, course outlines, and enrollment information will be available on a dedicated landing page at https://draganfly.com/campus-drone/.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly is an award-winning Original Equipment Manufacturer and technology integrator to the public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.
About IACLEA
The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) is the leading authority for campus public safety, representing campus police chiefs, public safety directors, officers, and security personnel around the world. IACLEA provides training, advocacy, standards, and peer support to strengthen safety and security across higher education.
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Drone SaaS Market Poised for Breakout Growth as AI Unlocks Fully Autonomous Operations
Cloud-based drone operations, autonomous missions, and AI-powered intelligence are creating new opportunities across infrastructure, energy, logistics, and defense sectors
NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Artificial intelligence's progression is propelling the evolution of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) drone operations in the future. Previously, tasks that required skilled pilots and extensive manual data analysis are now simplified through AI-driven software platforms. These platforms manage flight scheduling, navigation, data collection, and analysis. Businesses are increasingly turning to cloud-based drone software to supervise fleets, oversee real-time operations, and improve decision-making effectiveness. As companies look for ways to increase productivity and reduce costs, AI-powered drone SaaS solutions are becoming essential tools in sectors like construction, energy, agriculture, logistics, and defense. Active tech companies in the news this week include: ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN), Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), UiPath, Inc. (NYSE: PATH).
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One of the main factors driving this shift is AI's ability to handle the vast amounts of data captured by drones daily. Instead of employees spending hours reviewing images and videos, AI can quickly identify equipment issues, track progress at job sites, identify security threats, monitor assets, and produce rapid reports. This not only saves time but also allows organizations to act swiftly on critical information. Consequently, more companies are choosing subscription-based drone software platforms that provide continuous access to advanced analytics, fleet management tools, and automation features. Forecasts indicate that the global drone software market could potentially double from its current valuation of $12 billion to exceed $24 billion by 2030 as the integration of AI gains traction. Looking ahead, AI is expected to play a more substantial role in advancing autonomous and scalable drone operations.
Future drone fleets will be increasingly autonomous, carrying out tasks such as infrastructure inspections, facility patrols, land surveys, crop monitoring, and defense support with minimal human intervention. The broader AI-driven drone market is projected to climb from approximately $14 billion in 2025 to over $50 billion in the upcoming years, showing significant growth potential in the industry. For investors, the blend of AI technology, recurring SaaS revenue models, and the growing demand for autonomous operations presents an attractive growth story that could position drone software companies as key beneficiaries of the expanding AI landscape.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) Unveils Zoo Office™, an AI-Powered Enterprise Productivity Platform Positioned to Capitalize on the Rapidly Growing Agentic AI Market - Targeting Expansion of Company's Enterprise SaaS Segment by Leveraging Agentic AI Growing at Nearly 50% Annually - ZenaTech, Inc. ($ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today unveils its strategy for Zoo Office™, a unified AI-powered productivity platform that will serve as a future unifying foundation and brand for ZenaTech's Enterprise SaaS ecosystem and capitalize on the rapidly growing Agentic AI market. Designed to bring advanced productivity, operational tools, agentic AI capabilities, and industry-specific applications together within a single business platform, Zoo Office represents ZenaTech's vision for a more connected and intelligent software experience.
"We want to future-proof and enhance our enterprise SaaS solutions beyond traditional software tools, adding intelligent productivity that can automate workflows, execute tasks, and enhance decision-making. Our goal is to deliver greater customer value and recurring revenue opportunities while leveraging agentic AI, one of the fastest-growing segments of the enterprise software market," said Shaun Passley, PhD, ZenaTech CEO. "We believe the future of software is not more applications, but fewer, smarter, and more personalized platforms. Zoo Office is our vision for an AI-native business environment where applications, workflows, data, and organizational knowledge work together through a shared business context layer. As businesses increasingly adopt AI-driven solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs, we see an opportunity to accelerate our enterprise SaaS segment growth and contribute to creating long-term shareholder value."
Management believes Zoo Office comes as businesses increasingly seek to reduce software sprawl, connect fragmented data, and make more effective use of AI across their operations. Zoo Office is positioned to become a primary AI platform and brand under ZenaTech's software portfolio while the company continues to support existing software brands and offers opportunities for integration into the broader Zoo Office AI-enabled ecosystem.
As part of its phased rollout strategy, the Company will invite selected SMB (Small and Medium-sized Business) participants to join a private beta program to help shape the platform's development. The first phase introduces the Zoo Office Productivity Core, an agentic office productivity suite that helps organizations remove the frictions of current offerings: subscription sprawl, disconnected data, repetitive processes, and the constant overhead of shuttling information between disconnected applications. By providing AI with a shared understanding of organizational context, workflows, and knowledge, the platform is being designed help to deliver more relevant results while reducing complexity for users.
Future phases are expected to introduce industry-specific solutions and marketplace capabilities designed to further expand the platform's functionality while creating a more connected software experience for users.
According to MarketsandMarkets, the Enterprise Agentic AI market is expected to grow from approximately $7 billion today to more than $46 billion by 2030, representing nearly 50% annual growth. Gartner's longer-term view is even more significant, projecting that agentic AI could drive over $450 billion in enterprise software revenue by 2035, highlighting the transformative opportunity for companies building AI-powered productivity and automation solutions.
Waitlist sign up is available via the Zoo Office website link to be part of the private beta program for the Productivity Core that will begin in the coming weeks. Continued… Read this full release and additional news for ZENA by visiting: https://www.zenatech.com/newsroom/
Key Takeaways for SaaS, AI, Drone Market:
AI is driving the shift from manually operated drones to fully autonomous drone fleets.
Drone software market projected to exceed $24 billion by 2030.
AI-in-drone market forecast to surpass $51 billion by 2033 and potentially $61 billion by 2034.
SaaS platforms are becoming the preferred model for fleet management, analytics, and mission planning.
Defense, infrastructure, agriculture, logistics, and public safety are expected to be major growth drivers.
Recurring SaaS subscription revenue creates attractive long-term business models for drone technology providers.
In other Business/Military/UAV/Drone industry recent and current news of note:
Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PDYN), a U.S.-based defense and industrial technology company delivering embodied AI-powered collaborative autonomy solutions, advanced avionics, precision-manufactured components, UAVs, and advanced aerospace engineering services, announced it has been awarded a pair of contracts to research, develop, and operationally validate SwarmOS and Gremlin-X with U.S. Army warfighters, competitively selected under the Army's Disruptive Applications Broad Agency Announcement.
"The hardest problem in autonomous systems isn't making one platform smart, it's making heterogeneous platforms from different manufacturers collaborate intelligently without dependence on centralized infrastructure that adversaries can target and defeat," said Dr. Denis Garagic, Chief Technology Officer and Principal Investigator, Palladyne AI. "We solved that. SwarmOS operates on edge hardware in the field in degraded and denied communications environments. These contracts take that proven capability into Army operational validation."
Autonomous Power Corporation, doing business as "Powerus," announced a $30 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), a domestic manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components. The investment strengthens a working relationship already in place between the two companies, under which Powerus sources drone components and hardware from Unusual Machines
The companies' interests are closely aligned: as Powerus scales its production of autonomous and counter-drone systems, it has been and expects to be a meaningful customer for U.S.-made components of the kind Unusual Machines supplies. Powerus is under no obligation to purchase any specific volume of parts, and the two companies operate independently; the relationship reflects a shared focus on building a domestic, U.S.-based defense-autonomy supply chain.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Skip Dynamix Corporation ("Skip Dynamix"), as described in the Company's press release dated May 18, 2026 (the "Transaction").
With the Transaction now complete, Draganfly has deepened its defense platform portfolio and strengthened its position within the rapidly growing market for low-cost autonomous aerial systems. Skip Dynamix's fixed-wing platform architecture, optimized for affordability and rapid production, is now integrated with Draganfly's manufacturing, autonomy, AI, and military systems capabilities.
"We are excited to have completed this acquisition and to welcome the Skip Dynamix team to Draganfly," said Cameron Chell, Chief Executive Officer of Draganfly. "This transaction positions us to meet growing global demand for affordable, scalable autonomous systems."
UiPath, Inc. (NYSE: PATH), a leader in business orchestration and automation, announced Maestro Case, a new AI-native UiPath agentic case management capability. Available today as part of the UiPath Maestro™ business orchestration capabilities, Maestro Case extends governed orchestration and automation to complex and exception-laden case management, allowing enterprises to manage dynamic, long-running cases with greater visibility, control, and execution speed.
In a recent UiPath survey of nearly 600 C-Suite and IT practitioners at large companies ($1B+ in revenue), 52% reported that the presence of hybrid workflows—a combination of static, repeatable processes and dynamic, context-dependent processes—across their day-to-day operations. Those dynamic processes, such as customer requests, investigations, and approvals, are managed through disconnected emails, spreadsheets, and point solutions, creating delays, inconsistent outcomes, and limited visibility.
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$DPRO News: DRAGANFLY COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF SKIP DYNAMIX
Acquisition Adds Ultra-Low Cost, Mass Producible Fixed-Wing Drone Capabilities into Draganfly’s Defense Portfolio
Tampa, FL., June 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Skip Dynamix Corporation (“Skip Dynamix”), as described in the Company’s press release dated May 18, 2026 (the “Transaction”). The aggregate purchase price for the Transaction was up to US$7,525,000, consisting of: a cash payment of US$2,525,000 paid at closing; US$2,500,000 in Draganfly common shares (“Draganfly Shares”) at a deemed price of US$6.46 per share, issuable pursuant to a special warrant (the “Payment Shares”), subject to each founder remaining actively engaged with Draganfly until at least the first anniversary of closing; and
up to US$2,500,000 in earn-out consideration, payable in cash or up to 80% in Draganfly Shares (at Draganfly’s discretion) at a deemed price of US$6.46 per share, subject to achievement of certain business milestones.
With the Transaction now complete, Draganfly has deepened its defense platform portfolio and strengthened its position within the rapidly growing market for low-cost autonomous aerial systems. Skip Dynamix’s fixed-wing platform architecture, optimized for affordability and rapid production, is now integrated with Draganfly’s manufacturing, autonomy, AI, and military systems capabilities.
“We are excited to have completed this acquisition and to welcome the Skip Dynamix team to Draganfly,” said Cameron Chell, Chief Executive Officer of Draganfly. “This transaction positions us to meet growing global demand for affordable, scalable autonomous systems.”
The Transaction strengthens Draganfly’s positioning with U.S. Department of War programs, NATO-aligned modernization initiatives, and Indo-Pacific security programs. Draganfly intends to integrate Skip Dynamix’s technologies into its broader defense ecosystem, including AI-enabled autonomy, sensor integration, and next-generation mission systems.
Transaction Summary
Multi-Mission Platform. The Orca fixed-wing platform complements Draganfly’s established multi-rotor portfolio, including the Flex FPV, Apex, Commander 3XL, and Heavy Lift systems, by adding a long-range, hand-launchable fixed-wing capability that addresses a critical capability gap in the market.
Expanded Market Reach. The Transaction expands Draganfly’s presence in the defense, national security, government, and international markets, providing access to Skip Dynamix’s existing pipeline of opportunities for the Orca platform.
Revenue Synergies. Management believes the combination offers significant revenue synergies, enabling incremental revenue growth for Draganfly in excess of Skip Dynamix’s standalone forecasts.
Retention of Key Talent. Skip Dynamix founders Jonathan Baron and Andrew Chapman will continue with the combined business under employment agreements, bringing specialized expertise in fixed-wing sUAS technology.
About Skip Dynamix
Skip Dynamix is a Delaware-based drone technology company engaged in the design, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of long-range, hyper-customizable, multi-purpose, hand-launchable, fixed-wing sUAS, including the Orca platform. Skip Dynamix serves customers across defense, national security, government and international markets.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly is an award-winning Original Equipment Manufacturer and technology integrator to the public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.
For more information, visit http://www.draganfly.com.
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$DPRO News: Draganfly Announces Date of Annual General Meeting and Slate of Directors
Vancouver, BC., June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce that it has nominated Mr. Paul Dadwal for election to the Company’s board of directors in connection with its upcoming annual general meeting of shareholders (“AGM”). The management slate of director nominees to stand for election to the board of directors at the AGM consists of Cameron Chell, Kim Moody, Thomas Modly, Tim Dunnigan, Christopher Miller, Denis Silva, and Paul Dadwal. Scott Larson will not stand for re-election as a director at the AGM and has stepped down as a director of the Company. Draganfly wishes to thank Mr. Larson for his contributions to the Company during his tenure and wishes him all the best in his future endeavours.
Further details about the AGM will be disclosed in the Company’s management information circular, which has been posted on the Company’s website (www.draganfly.com) and under the Company’s profile on http://www.sedarplus.ca.
Mr. Dadwal who has been nominated to join the proposed slate of directors to be approved at the AGM, the founder and CEO of Ari & Co. Capital. He is an entrepreneur and technology investor with experience across capital markets, including technology companies, and in particular, public safety and security companies. Mr. Dadwal served previously with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as a Superintendent for over 19 years, including leading one of North America’s largest organized crime law enforcement units as well as leading several high-profile law enforcement investigations. Mr. Dadwal has also received recognition including the International Association of Chiefs of Police 40 Under 40 Award, the Queen's Jubilee Medal, and a Governor General's commendation. Recently, the Premier of British Columbia appointed Mr, Dadwal to chair a community advisory group on extortions.
Cameron Chell, President, CEO and Chairman of Draganfly commented: “We are thrilled to have Mr. Dadwal join the company bringing his capital markets and especially his extensive public safety expertise.”
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly delivers award-winning technology to the public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.
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$DPRO News: Draganfly and F4 Defense International (F4DI) Selected by the Department of War for Development of Integrated, Multi-Layered, Modular, and Rapid-Deployable Counter-UAS (C-UAS) System
Next-generation C-UAS platform combines tethered aerial intelligence, advanced targeting, and multi-layered coordinated ground and air, drone defeat capabilities to address one of modern warfare’s fastest-growing threats.
Tampa, Florida, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced that, together with F4 Defense International (F4DI), has been selected by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for an initial development contract focused on the creation of a modular, multi-layered, integrated counter-unmanned aircraft system (“C-UAS”) platform designed to detect, identify, track, target, and defeat hostile drones in contested operational environments.
The program centers on the development of an ultra-mobile, rapidly deployable counter-drone solution integrating Draganfly’s advanced tethered aerial platform technology with identification, targeting, and defeat system architectures. The solution is designed to provide persistent aerial overwatch, enhanced situational awareness, and coordinated airborne and ground-based drone mitigation capabilities.
The platform is expected to combine:
Persistent tethered airborne surveillance and targeting;
AI-enabled drone identification and tracking;
Real-time battlefield and base defense situational awareness;
Integrated electronic and kinetic defeat coordination capabilities;
Rapid deployment architecture for expeditionary and fixed-site operations.
The initiative reflects the rapidly accelerating global focus on counter-drone warfare capabilities as low-cost unmanned aerial threats continue to reshape modern conflicts and critical infrastructure security requirements worldwide.
“The modern battlefield has fundamentally changed,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “Low-cost drones have become one of the most disruptive asymmetric threats facing military forces, governments, and critical infrastructure operators globally. This program represents another important step in Draganfly’s continued expansion into advanced defense and force-protection technologies.”
Recent strategic initiatives from the Department of War, including expanded C-UAS procurement efforts, have underscored the urgent operational need for cost-effective, rapidly deployable, layered counter-drone systems capable of protecting military installations, forward operating positions, and critical national infrastructure.
According to industry research, the global Counter-UAS market is projected to grow to more than US$20 billion by 2030, representing one of the fastest-growing segments in the global defense sector.
“This collaboration is focused on delivering an operationally relevant and scalable solution designed around the realities of modern drone warfare,” said Dave Fairfax, COO, F4DI. “By combining persistent aerial sensing, intelligent targeting, and coordinated defeat capabilities, we believe this platform can address a critical and rapidly evolving defense requirement.”
The initial contract phase is expected to focus on systems integration, operational capability development, and field evaluation activities.
Draganfly continues to expand its presence within the defense and security sector through the development of autonomous systems, AI-enabled platforms, tactical ISR technologies, and mission-critical drone solutions supporting allied military and public safety organizations globally.
About F4DI
F4DI is an SBA HUBZone certified small business specializing in research, design, and development of advanced technology solutions for the Department of War; combining innovative engineering with mission-driven expertise to deliver capabilities that address critical operational needs and emerging challenges. As a trusted systems integrator, F4DI specializes in transitioning cutting-edge technologies from concept to program of record, ensuring seamless integration and rapid delivery of mission-ready solutions for the warfighter.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly delivers award-winning technology to the public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.
For more information, visit www.draganfly.com.
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Global Race for Counter-Drone Dominance Ignites Multi-Billion-Dollar Defense Market
Integrated C-UAS platforms are rapidly becoming essential infrastructure for modern military operations and national security
NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Integrated counter-unmanned aircraft systems, or C-UAS platforms, are quickly becoming a major priority in modern defense operations as military forces work to stay ahead of rapidly evolving drone threats. What started as a niche defense capability has now become a critical part of battlefield protection. Governments around the world are pouring money into integrated systems that combine radar, RF detection, AI-driven analytics, electro-optical sensors, jamming tools, and hard-kill interception technologies into one coordinated platform. The goal is simple: detect hostile drones early, track them accurately, and eliminate the threat before it can cause damage. With drone swarms and low-cost UAV attacks showing up more frequently in real-world conflicts, demand for advanced counter-drone technology has accelerated at a massive pace presenting opportunity for active companies in the Drone/UAV industries that may include Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO), Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS).
The growth outlook for the C-UAS market continues to strengthen as defense budgets shift toward autonomous warfare, layered security, and faster-response battlefield systems. Industry forecasts now estimate the global counter-unmanned aircraft systems market could grow from roughly $6.6 billion in 2025 to more than $20 billion by 2030, reflecting one of the fastest expansion rates anywhere in defense technology. At the same time, the broader integrated air and missile defense sector is expected to surpass $68 billion by the end of the decade as countries invest in connected defense networks capable of responding to aerial threats in real time. North America remains the dominant market today, but Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific are all ramping up procurement efforts as geopolitical tensions and national security concerns continue rising.
Defense contractors and emerging military tech companies are now racing to build smarter, faster, and more flexible counter-drone systems that can operate across land, sea, air, and mobile combat environments. The industry is moving toward AI-enabled platforms that can automatically identify threats, coordinate sensor data, and launch electronic warfare countermeasures within seconds with minimal human involvement. Future growth is expected to be driven by portable tactical systems, directed-energy weapons, autonomous interceptor drones, and advanced command-and-control platforms designed to stop large-scale drone swarm attacks. As warfare becomes increasingly autonomous, integrated C-UAS technology is shaping up to be one of the most important pillars of next-generation global defense strategy.
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) and F4 Defense International (F4DI) Selected by the Department of War for Development of Integrated, Multi-Layered, Modular, and Rapid-Deployable Counter-UAS (C-UAS) System - Next-generation C-UAS platform combines tethered aerial intelligence, advanced targeting, and multi-layered coordinated ground and air drone defeat capabilities to address one of modern warfare’s fastest-growing threats - Draganfly Inc. (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, today announced that, together with F4 Defense International (F4DI), has been selected by DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory for an initial development contract focused on the creation of a modular, multi-layered, integrated counter-unmanned aircraft system (“C-UAS”) platform designed to detect, identify, track, target, and defeat hostile drones in contested operational environments.
The program centers on the development of an ultra-mobile, rapidly deployable counter-drone solution integrating Draganfly’s advanced tethered aerial platform technology with identification, targeting, and defeat system architectures. The solution is designed to provide persistent aerial overwatch, enhanced situational awareness, and coordinated airborne and ground-based drone mitigation capabilities.
The platform is expected to combine:
Persistent tethered airborne surveillance and targeting;
AI-enabled drone identification and tracking;
Real-time battlefield and base defense situational awareness;
Integrated electronic and kinetic defeat coordination capabilities;
Rapid deployment architecture for expeditionary and fixed-site operations.
The initiative reflects the rapidly accelerating global focus on counter-drone warfare capabilities as low-cost unmanned aerial threats continue to reshape modern conflicts and critical infrastructure security requirements worldwide.
“The modern battlefield has fundamentally changed,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “Low-cost drones have become one of the most disruptive asymmetric threats facing military forces, governments, and critical infrastructure operators globally. This program represents another important step in Draganfly’s continued expansion into advanced defense and force-protection technologies.”
Recent strategic initiatives from the Department of War, including expanded C-UAS procurement efforts, have underscored the urgent operational need for cost-effective, rapidly deployable, layered counter-drone systems capable of protecting military installations, forward operating positions, and critical national infrastructure.
According to industry research, the global Counter-UAS market is projected to grow to more than US$20 billion by 2030, representing one of the fastest-growing segments in the global defense sector.
“This collaboration is focused on delivering an operationally relevant and scalable solution designed around the realities of modern drone warfare,” said Dave Fairfax, COO, F4DI. “By combining persistent aerial sensing, intelligent targeting, and coordinated defeat capabilities, we believe this platform can address a critical and rapidly evolving defense requirement.”
The initial contract phase is expected to focus on systems integration, operational capability development, and field evaluation activities.
Draganfly continues to expand its presence within the defense and security sector through the development of autonomous systems, AI-enabled platforms, tactical ISR technologies, and mission-critical drone solutions supporting allied military and public safety organizations globally. Continued… Read this full release and additional news for DPRO by visiting: https://draganfly.com/news/
Recent breakthroughs across the drone and UAS industry continue driving major growth opportunities in defense, autonomous operations, surveillance, and next-generation battlefield technologies that include:
Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DroneNX LLC, which operates as Upgrade Energy, a manufacturer of battery and power systems solutions for unmanned aerial systems. The transaction is valued at approximately $52 million and is expected to consist of a combination of cash and stock consideration, including a performance-based earnout.
The acquisition adds battery expertise to Unusual Machines' domestic manufacturing and engineering operations, broadens the Company's capabilities by adding new drone components, and strengthens its domestic manufacturing capabilities. Upgrade Energy currently operates out of an 18,500-square-foot facility in Torrance, CA and employs approximately 30 engineering and production personnel. Unusual Machines plans to expand battery pack operations by adding a second production facility in Orlando, FL in the coming months.
Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies, recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Omnisys Ltd., an Israeli developer of AI-powered Battle Resource Optimization (BRO) software for multi-domain defense planning and real-time decision-making. The acquisition marks a major strategic milestone in Ondas’ evolution into a software-defined defense technology company. Omnisys’ BRO platform is expected to serve as a core orchestration layer across Ondas’ growing autonomous systems portfolio, enabling mission planning, operational coordination, and real-time battlefield resource optimization across sensors, autonomous systems, and defense assets operating within complex mission environments.
Modern warfare is increasingly defined by high-volume, multi-domain threats occurring at machine speed across air, ground, electronic warfare, and cyber environments. Human operators alone can no longer effectively coordinate the growing number of sensors, effectors, and autonomous systems operating simultaneously across contested battlespaces. For more than 25 years, Omnisys’ BRO platform has addressed this challenge within some of the world’s most advanced operational defense architectures, continuously optimizing battlefield resources and supporting real-time decision-making across layered, multi-mission operational environments. BRO enables dynamic resource allocation, mission prioritization, and coordinated system responses designed to maximize operational effectiveness, asset utilization, and mission success under high-intensity combat conditions.
Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT), a U.S.-based provider of advanced all-domain drone and robotic solutions for defense and national security, recently announced that Kymeta, a world-leading flat-panel satellite terminal manufacturer, has joined the Red Cat Futures Initiative, the company’s industry-wide consortium accelerating advanced autonomous systems for modern warfare.
Red Cat’s maritime division Blue Ops will integrate Kymeta’s communications technology into its Variant 7 uncrewed surface vessel (USV). The integration supports communications on the move for autonomous maritime operations, enabling systems to maintain connectivity while operating at distance and across dynamic environments.
This partnership highlights Kymeta’s ability to deliver truly resilient, multi-orbit connectivity by seamlessly integrating GEO, LEO and MEO satellite networks to ensure uninterrupted communications in the most demanding environments. With low power consumption, GNSS-denied persistence, and proven performance in highly contested operations, Kymeta provides a differentiated solution that enables mission-critical operations where traditional systems fall short.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, announced recently that it has selected Odon, Indiana, as the future home of its new mid-tier coupled arc jet and laser facility. The site selection represents a major milestone for Project Helios following the company’s prior announcement of award to design and build the new test capability.
After an extensive, multi-state review, Kratos determined that Odon, Indiana, best meets the technical and operational requirements for the Project. Kratos expresses its enthusiasm for joining the local community and contributing to the region’s growing role in the nation’s defense industrial base.
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$DPRO News: Draganfly Launches Draganfly Blitz™ Advanced Optical Payload Product Line to Address Growing Demand for Best-in-Class, NDAA-Compliant Integrated Gimbal Systems
New payload ecosystem positions Draganfly as a next-generation North American provider of high-performance drone optics for defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure markets
Tampa, Florida, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced the launch of the Draganfly Blitz™ payload platform, a family of advanced electro-optical and infrared (“EO/IR”) payloads and stabilized gimbal systems developed in partnership with Blitz Technologies.
Under the agreement, Draganfly will serve as the exclusive integrator, distributor, and commercialization partner for Blitz Technology across North America and the broader Americas market.
The launch marks Draganfly’s strategic entry into one of the fastest-growing and most supply-constrained segments of the global unmanned systems industry: mission-critical optical payloads for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (“ISR”), tactical overwatch, force protection, and autonomous systems.
The global EO/IR gimbal and drone payload market is estimated to exceed $12 billion annually by 2030, driven by accelerating defense modernization programs, border security requirements, autonomous warfare initiatives, and rapidly expanding demand for drone-based ISR capabilities.
Across North America and allied nations, government agencies and defense operators are increasingly seeking secure, NDAA-aligned alternatives to legacy payload suppliers amid rising geopolitical tensions, extended procurement timelines, and growing operational demand for scalable drone systems.
The Draganfly Blitz platform is designed to meet that demand with:
lower acquisition costs,
rapid production scalability,
reduced delivery timelines,
modular integration capability,
and high-performance optical systems optimized for real-world operational deployment.
“Modern conflicts and public safety operations have fundamentally changed the economics of ISR,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “Operators will no longer be locked into the existing solutions, but now have access to best-in-class solutions and support. This addresses the need across defense, government, and commercial markets for rapidly scalable, deployable, and mission-ready integrated optical platforms that can be fielded quickly and affordably across large autonomous fleets.”
“Draganfly Blitz is designed to address that market reality.”
The new payload family includes the Draganfly Blitz Spectrum 300™, Spectrum 500™, Spectrum 800™, Spectrum 1600LR™ systems, as well as other products offering combinations of:
4K and Full HD electro-optical imaging,
thermal infrared capability,
laser rangefinding,
stabilized multi-axis gimbals,
and lightweight SWaP-optimized configurations for Group 1–3 unmanned systems.
The systems are engineered for:
defense ISR,
tactical reconnaissance,
search and rescue,
border and maritime security,
disaster response,
infrastructure inspection,
and public safety operations.
The compact Spectrum 300 weighs under 300 grams and provides dual EO/IR capability optimized for lightweight platforms and autonomous drone systems. The larger Spectrum 800 and Spectrum 1650LR systems add advanced long-range imaging and laser rangefinding capability designed for extended ISR and tactical overwatch missions.
Industry demand for compact EO/IR systems has accelerated sharply as lessons from Ukraine, the Middle East, and Indo-Pacific security planning continue to drive investment toward low-cost autonomous systems and distributed ISR architectures.
Additionally, the Blitz product line is working in partnership with Corlens to integrate Corlens Inside™, the first non-germanium, nano-fabricated metalens technology, making payloads, smaller, lighter, and not dependent on rare earth elements.
The partnership significantly expands Draganfly’s vertically integrated drone solutions ecosystem by adding advanced optical payload capability to its existing portfolio of airframes, software, AI systems, and operational support solutions.
“Payloads have become one of the defining components of modern unmanned systems,” continued Chell. “The ability to rapidly detect, identify, track, and act on information in contested or time-sensitive environments is now central to mission success.”
“By integrating Blitz Technology into the Draganfly ecosystem, we are creating a North American platform capable of delivering high-performance optical capability aimed to achieve the scale and speed and price point today’s market increasingly requires.”
The agreement also includes coordinated engineering, integration, training, customer support, and go-to-market activities Draganfly will lead customer engagement, demonstrations, integration, sales, and support operations throughout the Americas.
The Draganfly Blitz payload platform will officially debut at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, where the Company will showcase the systems to military, special operations, government, and allied defense partners.
About Blitz Technology
Blitz Technology develops advanced optical payload and gimbal systems for unmanned platforms, supporting defense, government, and commercial applications. Its Spectrum product line includes lightweight, stabilized EO/IR payloads, thermal imaging systems, laser rangefinders, and long-range optical solutions designed for mission-critical drone operations.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly delivers award-winning technology to the public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.
For more information, visit http://www.draganfly.com.
For investor details, visit:
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This release contains certain “forward looking statements” and certain “forward-looking ????information” as ????defined under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements ????and information can ????generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ?????“may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, ?????“estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “plans” or similar ????terminology. Forward-looking statements ????and information are based on forecasts of future ????results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and ????assumptions that, while believed by ????management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant ????business, economic and ????competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements ????include, but are not ????limited to, statements to the effect that the global EO/IR gimbal and drone payload market is estimated to exceed $12 billion annually by 2030, that the product addresses the need across defense, government, and commercial markets for rapidly scalable, deployable, and mission-ready integrated optical platforms that can be fielded quickly and affordably across large autonomous fleets, and that Draganfly Blitz is designed to address that market reality. Forward-????looking statements and information are subject to various ?known ??and unknown risks and ?????uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to ?control or ??predict, that ????may cause ?the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be ?materially ??different ????from those ?expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions ?about ??such ????risks, uncertainties ?and other factors set out here in, including but not limited to: the potential ???????impact of epidemics, ?pandemics or other public health crises, including the ?COVID-19 pandemic, on the Company’s business, operations and financial ????condition; the ???successful integration of ?technology; the inherent risks involved in the general ????securities markets; ???uncertainties relating to the ?availability and costs of financing needed in the ????future; the inherent ???uncertainty of cost estimates; the ?potential for unexpected costs and ????expenses, currency ???fluctuations; regulatory restrictions; and liability, ?competition, loss of key ????employees and other related risks ???and uncertainties disclosed under the ?heading “Risk Factors“ ????in the Company’s most recent filings filed ???with securities regulators in Canada on ?the SEDAR ????website at www.sedar.com and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes ???no obligation to update forward-?looking ????information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-???looking information represents ?????managements’ best judgment based on information currently available. ???No forward-looking ????statement ?can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. ???Accordingly, readers ????are advised not to ?place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or ???information.?
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2月前
$DPRO News: DRAGANFLY TO ACQUIRE SKIP DYNAMIX FIXED WING ULTRA-LOW COST, MASS PRODUCIBLE TECHNOLOGY, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Integrates Ultra-Low Cost, Mass-Producible Long-Range Surveillance and One Way Systems into the Draganfly Platform of Drones
Tampa, FL., May 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) with Skip Dynamix, Corporation (“Skip Dynamix”), a developer of ultra-low-cost, mass-producible fixed-wing unmanned aerial systems designed for long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (“ISR”), electronic warfare support, logistics, and one-way missions. pursuant to which Draganfly has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Skip Dynamix’s drone technology business (the “Transaction”).
The Transaction deepens Draganfly’s defense platform portfolio and further strategically positions the Company within one of the fastest-growing segments of the global defense technology market: low-cost autonomous aerial systems capable of scalable deployment in contested environments.
The Transaction will combine Draganfly’s proven manufacturing, autonomy, AI, command-and-control, and military systems integration capabilities with Skip Dynamix’s innovative fixed-wing platform architecture optimized for affordability, rapid production, modular payload integration, and long-range operational deployment.
“Modern conflicts have fundamentally reshaped military procurement priorities,” said Cameron Chell, Chief Executive Officer of Draganfly. “The battlefield lessons emerging from Ukraine, the Middle East, and evolving Indo-Pacific security planning are clear: survivable mass, low-cost autonomy, long-range ISR, and systems are becoming core operational requirements for allied defense forces.”
“Skip Dynamix gives Draganfly a highly scalable platform capable of addressing this rapidly expanding global demand while complementing our existing ISR, logistics and tactical drone, defense technologies.”
Positioned for the New Era of Attributable Autonomous Systems
The Transaction coincides with accelerating global defense investment into low-cost autonomous aerial systems designed for persistent ISR, swarm deployment, electronic warfare resilience, and one-way operations. The Department of War has publicly identified low-cost autonomous systems as a strategic priority aimed at rapidly fielding large numbers of expendable autonomous systems for Indo-Pacific and other contested operational theaters.
The Pentagon’s initiatives specifically seek to deploy “thousands” of low-cost autonomous systems to the Indo-Pacific region to counter near-peer threats through distributed and scalable autonomous capabilities.
The Asia-Pacific ISR aircraft and drone market alone is projected to grow to more than US$20.5 billion by 2035 according to industry reports, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, maritime security requirements, and defense modernization programs across the region. At the same time, defense agencies globally are increasingly prioritizing systems that can be manufactured securely, rapidly and deployed at scale at materially lower cost than traditional cruise missiles or large unmanned platforms.
Scalable, Modular, and Mission Adaptable
Skip Dynamix’s systems architecture integrated into the Draganfly platform of drones is designed around rapid manufacturability, operational flexibility, and modular mission payloads, supporting applications including:
Long-range ISR
Maritime surveillance
Border security
Communications relay
Electronic warfare support
Autonomous logistics delivery
Force protection
One-way missions
Swarm and distributed operations
The systems are designed to integrate with commercially scalable manufacturing approaches and open architecture payload systems, enabling rapid adaptation for evolving mission requirements and allied defense procurement programs.
Draganfly expects the Transaction to enhance its ability to support defense customers seeking affordable autonomous systems deployable at scale across contested operational environments.
Expanding Defense and Allied Opportunities
In addition to strengthening Draganfly’s positioning with Department of War programs, the Transaction also strengthens NATO-aligned modernization initiatives, allied defense procurement agencies, and Indo-Pacific security programs increasingly focused on autonomous and asymmetric defense technologies. Draganfly intends to integrate Skip Dynamix’s technologies into its broader defense ecosystem, including AI-enabled autonomy, sensor integration, tactical ISR operations, and next-generation autonomous mission systems.
“The acquisition of Skip Dynamix is an important strategic step for Draganfly as we continue to expand our platform capabilities for defense, government, public safety, and international customers,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “The Orca fixed-wing platform adds long-range, hand-launchable endurance to our portfolio and addresses a clear capability gap in the market. By bringing Skip Dynamix’s technology and team into Draganfly, we believe we can accelerate commercialization, expand customer opportunities, and strengthen our position as a trusted North American drone solutions provider.”
Transaction Highlights
Addresses Critical Multi Mission Opportunity Within One Platform. The Transaction of the Orca fixed-wing platform complements Draganfly’s established multi-rotor portfolio, including the Flex FPV, Apex, Commander 3XL, and Heavy Lift systems, by adding a long-range, hand-launchable fixed-wing capability that addresses a critical integrated multi-mission opportunity not being served in the existing market.
Expanded Market Reach. The Transaction is expected to widen Draganfly’s presence in the defense, national security, government, and international markets, providing access to Skip Dynamix’s existing pipeline of opportunities for the Orca platform.
Revenue Synergies. Management believes the business combination offers significant revenue synergies, allowing for incremental revenue growth for Draganfly in excess of Skip Dynamix’s standalone forecasts and valuation.
Retention of Key Talent. Skip Dynamix’s founders, Jonathan Baron and Andrew Chapman, will continue with the combined business under employment agreements, bringing specialized expertise in fixed-wing sUAS technology.
Key Strategic Goals for 2026. The key strategic goals for the Skip Dynamix acquisition in 2026 will be: (i) to fully exploit the existing pipeline of opportunities; (ii) to advance autonomy-assisted flight operations; and (iii) to establish Draganfly as the leading multi-platform (Fixed-wing and multi-rotor) integrated operations drone platform.
Material Terms of the Agreement
The aggregate purchase price for the Transaction is up to US$7,525,000 (the “Purchase Price”):
A cash payment of US$2,525,000 (the “Closing Amount”), subject to customary working capital adjustments, will be paid to Skip Dynamix at closing.
US$2,500,000 satisfiable in common shares of Draganfly (“Draganfly Shares”) pursuant to a special warrant issued at closing (the “Payment Shares”). The Payment Shares will be issued subject to the satisfaction of the Payment Vesting Condition, which requires each founder to be actively engaged by Draganfly until at least the first anniversary of closing.
up to US$2,500,000 (the “Earn-Out Amount”), payable in a combination of cash and Draganfly Shares as determined by Draganfly, subject to: (i) the business achieving certain milestones.
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of closing conditions customary for a transaction of this nature, including required regulatory and exchange approvals and the satisfaction of other customary conditions precedent, and is expected to close in early June 2026.
Additional transaction details will be disclosed in the Company’s applicable regulatory filings.
About Skip Dynamix
Skip Dynamix is a Delaware-based drone technology company engaged in the design, manufacture, marketing, sale and distribution of long-range, hyper-customizable, multi-purpose, hand-launchable, fixed-wing sUAS, including the Orca platform. Skip Dynamix serves customers across defense, national security, government and international markets.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly is an award-winning Original Equipment Manufacturer and technology integrator to the public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.
For more information, visit http://www.draganfly.com.
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2月前
$DPRO News: Draganfly Announces Record First Quarter Results of 2026
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Key Financial and Operational Highlights for Q1 2026:
Revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $2,312,353 which represents a 49.4% year over year increase. Product sales of $2,232,132 were up 44.8% over the same period last year.
Gross profit for Q1 2026 was $347,761, up 12.1% from $310,088 for the same period last year. Gross margin percentage for Q1 2026 was 15.0% compared to 20.0% in Q1 2025. Gross profit would have been $453,601 and gross margin would have been 19.6%, not including a one-time non-cash write down of inventory of $105,840. The decrease is due to the sales mix of the products sold.
The comprehensive loss for the period of $5,711,284 includes non-cash changes comprised of a positive change in fair value derivative of $1,047,731, a write down of inventory of $105,840, and a share issuance cost of $2,412,431 related to a derivative liability from the February financing and its treatment on the income statement against the balance sheet, and would otherwise be a comprehensive loss of $4,240,744 compared to an adjusted comprehensive loss of $3,656,159 for the same period last year. Contributors to the year-over-year increase are increased office and miscellaneous, employee and management costs, and travel.
Cash balance on March 31, 2026, of $147,339,721 compared to $90,156,821 on December 31, 2025.
Draganfly announced the deployment of its drone platforms with Search and Rescue Sweden, integrated with Smith Myers ARTEMIS mobile phone detection and location systems for search-and-rescue operations. The deployment supports missing-person recovery, wilderness rescue, police support, and other public-safety missions, while validating Draganfly’s Apex and Commander 3XL platforms for demanding operational environments.
Cameron Chell, Chief Executive Officer of the Company since August 2019, was appointed Executive Chairman of the Board.
Draganfly announced an award to provide Flex FPV drones and training to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command units in partnership with DelMar Aerospace. The program includes FPV assembly, repair, flight operations, advanced mission planning, and execution training at DelMar Aerospace’s Camp Pendleton UAS range training facility.
Draganfly announced its participation in the Canadian Army’s first Collaborative Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Working Group in support of the Government of Canada’s newly announced Defence Industrial Strategy. The Company’s participation aligns with Canada’s focus on strengthening sovereign defence capabilities, domestic production, and advanced uncrewed and autonomous aerial systems.
Draganfly announced the appointment of Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Michel Gauthier to its Military Advisory Board, adding more than 36 years of Canadian Armed Forces leadership experience. His appointment supports Draganfly’s growing engagement with defence and government markets as Canada advances its renewed Defence Industrial Strategy.
Draganfly completed an exclusive Canadian Armed Forces capabilities demonstration at Area XO in Ottawa, Ontario, following its participation in the Canadian Army’s MINERVA Uncrewed Aircraft Systems working group. The Company showcased multiple unmanned aerial systems and mission capabilities, including Commander 3XL, Overwatch, Apex ISR, and FPV tactical drone systems, despite challenging winter conditions.
Draganfly and Palladyne AI announced the successful completion of a key integration milestone, testing Palladyne AI’s SwarmOS platform across Draganfly’s mission-ready drone components and validating the system through flight simulation. The milestone advances the companies’ work toward decentralized, autonomous swarm capabilities for defense applications in dynamic and contested environments.
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2月前
$DPRO News: Draganfly Flex FPV Drone Selected by Two Additional U.S. Department of War Units
Selections Reflect Continued Demand for Mission-Ready FPV Systems Across Multiple Defense Applications
Tampa, Florida, May 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced it has been selected by two separate U.S. Department of War units for Flex FPV drone systems.
This reflects continued demand for Draganfly’s FPV platforms across defense applications where rapidly deployable, adaptable, and mission-ready drone systems are increasingly being used to support training, operational readiness, and tactical awareness.
Draganfly’s Flex FPV systems are designed to provide operators with a responsive and agile drone platform that can be deployed across a range of demanding environments and operational scenarios. The additional orders further support the growing use of FPV systems as part of modern defense programs focused on speed, scalability, operator control, and rapid field deployment.
“FPV systems are becoming an increasingly important part of modern defense operations because they give operators practical, adaptable capability at the tactical edge,” said Cameron Chell, Chief Executive Officer of Draganfly. “Being selected by new operational units reflects continued confidence in Draganfly’s ability to deliver mission-ready drone systems that meet the evolving needs of defense customers.”
As defense organizations continue to integrate unmanned systems into training and operational planning, demand is increasing for drone platforms that are reliable, deployable, and capable of supporting rapidly changing requirements. Draganfly believes its long-standing operating history, established defense relationships, and production-ready drone systems position the Company to support this shift toward scalable unmanned capabilities.
These latest wins build on Draganfly’s growing defense momentum, including recent engagements supporting U.S. defense customers across not just tactical FPV drones but also ISR, logistics, and drone applications.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly delivers award-winning technology to the public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.
For more information, visit http://www.draganfly.com.
For investor details, visit:
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georgie18
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DPRO...$8.27...🥳...Still holding $2/$3/$4 range shares...
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Post#
688966
of 689546
DPRO...$4.10...🥳...Off the $2.45 Alert...Took some profit here...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 237
Thursday, July 10, 2025 3:54:56 PM
Post#
238
of 238
DPRO...$3.87...🥳Bullish Psar Flip off my $2.45 Alert...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 687728
Tuesday, July 08, 2025 7:37:10 AM
Post#
688461
of 688943
DPRO...$3.51...🥳...Off the $2.45 Alert...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 235
Monday, June 30, 2025 7:01:47 PM
Post#
236
of 236
DPRO...$3.25...🥳
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 686945
Monday, June 30, 2025 9:52:55 AM
Post#
687627
of 687727
DPRO...$3.17...Hod...🥳
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 230
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 2:22:06 PM
Post#
234
of 234
DPRO...$2.75...Trying Red to Green...🥳
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 686501
Friday, June 20, 2025 12:05:58 PM
Post#
686509
of 686944
DPRO...$3.06...Hod...🥳...Gap- Fill complete at $3.50
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 228
Friday, June 20, 2025 11:37:21 AM
Post#
229
of 229
DPRO...$2.92...🥳...Gap getting filled quickly post offering...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 685541
Friday, June 20, 2025 9:52:03 AM
Post#
686479
of 686500
DPRO...$2.70...🥳...Starting to fill the Open Gap...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: None
Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:18:42 AM
Post#
227
of 227
DPRO...$2.45...🥳...Watching for entry on the $4 range to $2 range drop on the offering...Buying and Holding a few Drone tickers...
georgie18
7月前
DPRO...$7.70...🥳...Gappa...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 395755
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 7:21:12 AM
Post#
395803
of 402095
DPRO...$6.60 ...🥳...Off the $5.80 dip... https://finviz.com/news/110238/draganfly-secures-strategic-military-order-for-commander-3xl-uav-systems
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 690413
Monday, July 21, 2025 10:40:51 AM
Post#
690424
of 690606
DPRO...$6.75...🥳...Long Term "W" setting up here watch for a big move...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 395714
Monday, July 21, 2025 10:16:32 AM
Post#
395748
of 395754
DPRO...$6.10...🥳...Hit $6.60 this morning...$5.20 range adds looking great here...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 690269
Friday, July 18, 2025 7:41:29 PM
Post#
690299
of 690412
DPRO...$5.70...🥳...Bouncing off the $5.27 dip...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 395645
Friday, July 18, 2025 1:34:48 PM
Post#
395682
of 395713
DPRO...$5.27...🥳...Zero Borrow...Loaded the dip...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 247
Friday, July 18, 2025 8:40:17 AM
Post#
248
of 252
DPRO...$7.17...🥳...Off my $2.45 Alert...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 689547
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 7:48:32 PM
Post#
689806
of 690105
DPRO...$6.70...🥳...Off my $2.45 Alert...Hit $7.53...Hod...Sold my trading shares on this move and Holding my long shares...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 239
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 8:24:16 AM
Post#
244
of 246
DPRO...$4.19...🥳...Hit $4.90...off my $2.45 Alert...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 688946
Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:48:41 PM
Post#
688966
of 689546
DPRO...$4.10...🥳...Off the $2.45 Alert...Took some profit here...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 237
Thursday, July 10, 2025 3:54:56 PM
Post#
238
of 238
DPRO...$3.87...🥳Bullish Psar Flip off my $2.45 Alert...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 687728
Tuesday, July 08, 2025 7:37:10 AM
Post#
688461
of 688943
DPRO...$3.51...🥳...Off the $2.45 Alert...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 235
Monday, June 30, 2025 7:01:47 PM
Post#
236
of 236
DPRO...$3.25...🥳
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 686945
Monday, June 30, 2025 9:52:55 AM
Post#
687627
of 687727
DPRO...$3.17...Hod...🥳
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 230
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 2:22:06 PM
Post#
234
of 234
DPRO...$2.75...Trying Red to Green...🥳
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 686501
Friday, June 20, 2025 12:05:58 PM
Post#
686509
of 686944
DPRO...$3.06...Hod...🥳...Gap- Fill complete at $3.50
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 228
Friday, June 20, 2025 11:37:21 AM
Post#
229
of 229
DPRO...$2.92...🥳...Gap getting filled quickly post offering...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: georgie18 post# 685541
Friday, June 20, 2025 9:52:03 AM
Post#
686479
of 686500
DPRO...$2.70...🥳...Starting to fill the Open Gap...
georgie18
Member Level
Re: None
Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:18:42 AM
Post#
227
of 227
DPRO...$2.45...🥳...Watching for entry on the $4 range to $2 range drop on the offering...Buying and Holding a few Drone tickers...
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