Welcome to our dedicated page for Draganfly news (Ticker: DPRO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Draganfly stock.
Draganfly Inc. (DPRO) generates frequent news coverage through its activities in unmanned aerial vehicles, drone systems, and related software and AI technologies. As a Canada-based developer and manufacturer of commercial unmanned vehicle systems, Draganfly reports on developments that span public safety, defense, border security, telecommunications support, and industrial applications.
News about Draganfly often highlights new contracts, demonstrations, and collaborations involving its UAV platforms. Examples from company releases include international military orders for the Commander 3XL drone system, live border-security demonstrations of the Outrider™ Border Drone with U.S. law enforcement agencies, and deployments of APEX and Commander 3XL platforms integrated with Smith Myers ARTEMIS mobile phone detection systems for search and rescue operations. These updates illustrate how the company’s NDAA-compliant platforms are being evaluated and used in demanding operational environments.
Investors and observers can expect coverage of topics such as defense and security collaborations, emergency response and disaster-recovery support using tethered and untethered drone systems, and initiatives with telecommunications and critical infrastructure partners. Draganfly also issues news on financial results, capital-raising transactions, and participation in investor conferences, which provide context on its growth plans and market focus.
This news page is useful for tracking how Draganfly’s Drones and Vital segments translate into real-world deployments, from search and rescue missions to border surveillance and industrial inspections. Regular updates offer insight into the company’s evolving role in public safety, defense, and technology-enabled infrastructure support, making it a practical resource for following DPRO-related developments over time.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) closed a registered direct offering of 7,150,000 common shares (or pre-funded warrants) at US$7.00 per share, raising approximately US$50.0 million gross on February 27, 2026.
The company intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including funding product demand, growth initiatives, working capital, potential acquisitions, and R&D. Maxim Group acted as lead placement agent with Raymond James and Ladenburg Thalmann as co-placement agents.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) priced a registered direct offering to sell 7,150,000 common shares (or pre-funded warrants) at US$7.00 per share for gross proceeds of approximately US$50.0 million. The Offering is expected to close on or about February 27, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, including the Canadian Securities Exchange and Nasdaq. Draganfly intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, product development, marketing, potential acquisitions, and working capital. The Offering will be sold in the United States only; no securities will be offered to Canadian purchasers.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) appointed Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Michel Gauthier to its Military Advisory Board on Feb 20, 2026. Gauthier brings over 36 years of Canadian Armed Forces experience, including command of CEFCOM and international operational leadership. The appointment aligns with Canada’s renewed Defence Industrial Strategy and supports Draganfly’s role in domestic defence production, R&D, and AI-enabled unmanned systems.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) will join the Canadian Army Minerva Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Working Group on February 23, 2026 to support implementation of Canada’s newly announced Defence Industrial Strategy.
The company says its 25+ years of drone design and field-tested solutions align with the Strategy’s focus on sovereign drone capabilities, domestic production, and secure supply chains.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced an award to provide Flex FPV drones and foundational First Person View (FPV) training to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command units in partnership with DelMar Aerospace.
Training covers FPV assembly, repair, flight operations, advanced mission planning, and execution at DelMar’s Camp Pendleton UAS range. The first training cohort is scheduled to begin mid-February. The Flex FPV is described as a modular platform adaptable across mission profiles.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced on January 20, 2026 that Chief Executive Officer Cameron Chell has been appointed Executive Chairman of the Board, replacing Scott Larson, who will remain a board member. Mr. Chell has served as the company’s CEO since August 2019. The change consolidates the CEO and board chair roles under Chell while retaining Larson on the board.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced deployment of its APEX and Commander 3XL UAS platforms integrated with Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection & Location Systems for Search and Rescue Sweden operations on Jan. 13, 2026. The ARTEMIS MPDLS supports up to 48 cellular bands and a maximum range of 35KM; payloads range from 0.52 kg to 10 kg to fit light APEX and heavier Commander 3XL airframes. Joint flight testing validated mechanical/software integration, stable flight in harsh weather, and end-to-end SAR mission workflows including detection, localization, mapping, data relay, and ground-team coordination. The companies say the integrated solution offers faster deployment, wider search coverage, improved detection accuracy, and lower mission costs versus helicopters, and Smith Myers payloads will be supported across Draganfly's UAV lineup for public-safety customers.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced that CEO Cameron Chell will present at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 14, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.
The company will also host one-on-one meetings with institutional investors throughout the day; interested investors may request a meeting by emailing investor.relations@draganfly.com.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced on December 8, 2025 a collaborative framework with Babcock and Critical Infrastructure Technologies (CiTech) to explore multi-company initiatives strengthening defense and security capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.
The arrangement follows a Non-Disclosure Agreement and combines Babcock's mission-critical engineering and sustainment, CiTech's high-assurance digital architectures and sensor platforms, and Draganfly's NDAA-compliant unmanned aerial systems including the Commander 3XL. The partners will assess targeted collaborations for defense modernization, maritime and border security, disaster response, critical infrastructure protection, and multi-domain situational awareness.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced it secured a strategic international military order for its Commander 3XL drone systems on Nov 20, 2025. The order was placed through a recognized defense contractor and selects Commander 3XL for the first phase of a formal evaluation program to integrate unmanned systems into military operations.
The configuration selected includes AES 256 secure communications, a rugged ground control station and a flexible payload architecture for situational awareness, reconnaissance and logistics. Customer identity is withheld due to contractual and regulatory restrictions. The company says this order may form the foundation for a broader, multi‑phase acquisition program in the Asia Pacific region.