Draganfly Announces Cameron Chell as Executive Chairman of the Board
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.
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Rhea-AI Summary
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.
Positive
- Cameron Chell promoted to Executive Chairman effective Jan 20, 2026
- Chell has served as CEO since August 2019, providing leadership continuity
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- None.
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News Market Reaction – DPRO
On Jan 20, the day this news came out, DPRO closed 1.77% below the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Jan 20 session.
Key Figures
- CEO tenure
- since August 2019
- Cameron Chell has served as Chief Executive Officer since August 2019.
Historical Context
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Drones deployed with Search and Rescue Sweden using integrated ARTEMIS systems.
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CEO presentation and investor meetings at Needham Growth Conference.
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Framework to explore multi-company defense and security initiatives in Asia-Pacific.
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Strategic international military order for Commander 3XL drone systems.
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Outrider Border Drone demonstration with U.S. law enforcement on southern border.
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Vancouver, B.C., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, is pleased to announce that Cameron Chell, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has been appointed Executive Chairman of the board of the directors (the “Board”), replacing Mr. Scott Larson, who will continue serving as a member of the Board. Mr. Chell has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Company since August 2019.
“On behalf of the Board and the Company’s senior leadership team, I would like to thank Scott Larson for his hard work and dedication as the Chair of the Board over the past several years." said Mr. Chell.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) is the creator of quality, cutting-edge drone solutions, software, and AI systems that revolutionize the way organizations can do business and service their stakeholders. Recognized as being at the forefront of technology for over 25 years, Draganfly is an award-winning industry leader serving public safety, public health, mining, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying markets. Draganfly is a company driven by passion, ingenuity, and the need to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to its customers around the world with the goal of saving time, money, and lives.
Media Contact
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Email: media@draganfly.com
Company Contact
Email: info@draganfly.com
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