Draganfly Announces First Quarter Results of 2025
- Revenue increased 16% year-over-year to $1.54 million
- Product sales grew 24.5% compared to Q1 2024
- Gross profit increased 10.7% to $310,088
- Obtained FAA waiver for operations over people and moving vehicles
- Strategic expansion with new U.S. facility in Tampa near military clients
- Appointment of former Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense to Board
- Comprehensive loss increased to $3.43 million
- Gross margin declined to 20.0% from 21.1% year-over-year
- Cash balance significantly decreased to $2.12M from $6.25M in December 2024
- Operating expenses increased compared to Q1 2024
Insights
Draganfly shows revenue growth but faces concerning cash burn; Q1 shows mixed results with partnerships expanding while financial position weakens.
Draganfly reported $1,547,715 in Q1 2025 revenue, representing a
The company's cash position has deteriorated significantly, dropping from
Gross profit rose
On the operations front, Draganfly has made strategic moves including partnership expansions with Volatus Aerospace for bathymetric LiDAR technology integration and utility infrastructure applications. The company secured an important FAA waiver allowing drone operations over people and moving vehicles – a significant regulatory achievement that removes operational restrictions in urban environments.
The establishment of a new Tampa facility near military and government clients and the appointment of former Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller to the board suggest a strategic focus on defense sector opportunities. The company also successfully demonstrated medical delivery capabilities for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
Despite these positive operational developments, the financial fundamentals present significant challenges. The accelerated cash burn rate, compressed margins, and increased comprehensive loss (adjusted comprehensive loss of
Vancouver, BC., May 08, 2025 (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 its first quarter financial results.
Key Financial and Operational Highlights for Q1 2025:
- Revenue for the first quarter of 2025 was
$1,547,715 which represents a16% year over year increase. Product sales of$1,541,811 were up24.5% over the same period last year. - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was
$310,088 up10.7% from$280,011 for the same period last year. Gross margin percentage for Q1 2025 was20.0% compared to21.1% in Q1 2024. Gross profit would have been$271,422 and gross margin would have been17.5% , not including a one-time non-cash recovery of a write down of inventory of$38,666. T he decrease is due to the sales mix of the products sold. - The comprehensive loss for the period of
$3,433,712 includes non-cash changes comprised of a positive change in fair value derivative of$157,830 , a recovery of a write down of inventory of$38,666 , and an impairment gain on notes receivable of$25,951 and would otherwise be a comprehensive loss of$3,656,159 vs an adjusted comprehensive loss of$3,559,976 for the same period last year. Contributors to the slight year-over-year increase are increased research and development, office and miscellaneous, professional fees, share based payments, and wages offset by change in derivative liability. - Cash balance on March 31, 2025 of
$2,126,103 compared to$6,252,409 on December 31, 2024. - Volatus Aerospace partnered with Draganfly to integrate Volatus' advanced Bathymetric LiDAR technology with Draganfly's Heavy Lift Drone for a pilot project in oil and gas exploration. This collaboration aims to enhance precision data acquisition in energy markets. Additionally, Volatus became an OEM-approved dealer for Draganfly's UAV platforms, including the Heavy Lift Drone, Commander 3XL, and Apex Drones.
- Draganfly obtained a waiver from the FAA under 14 CFR §§ 107.39 and 107.145, allowing its drones to operate over people and moving vehicles. This waiver enables Draganfly to conduct flights beyond standard operational restrictions, facilitating advanced UAV operations in complex urban environments.
- Building upon their existing partnership, Volatus Aerospace and Draganfly announced an expanded collaboration to address the growing demand for automated geospatial data collection and analysis solutions in the utility infrastructure sector. This strategic alliance combines Volatus' operational expertise with Draganfly's advanced sensor technology to enhance services for high-value power utility customers.
- Draganfly announced the establishment of a new U.S. facility in Tampa, Florida, strategically positioned near key military and government clients. This expansion includes a demonstration and live-fire testing facility, reinforcing Draganfly's commitment to delivering cutting-edge drone solutions to its U.S. customers and bolstering national security and defense partnerships.
- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division selected Draganfly to conduct a drone medical delivery demonstration, which was successfully completed. The demonstration involved the simulated delivery of medical supplies to support home-based healthcare, showcasing the potential of UAVs in enhancing healthcare logistics.
- Draganfly appointed Christopher C. Miller, former Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense under President Donald Trump, to its Board of Directors. Miller brings extensive experience in defense and intelligence, which is expected to guide Draganfly's strategic initiatives in government, defense, and aerospace sectors.
Draganfly will hold a shareholder update and earnings call on May 8, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. PDT / 5:30 p.m. EDT.
Registration for the call can be done Here
Selected financial information is outlined below and should be read with Draganfly’s consolidated financial statements for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, and associated management discussion and analysis, which will be available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and filed on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 1,547,715 | $ | 1,329,581 | ||||||
| Gross Margin (as a % of revenues) (1) | 20.0 | % | 21.1 | % | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | (3,424,825 | ) | (1,863,808 | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) per share ($) | ||||||||||
| (0.63 | ) | (0.85 | ) | ||||||
| (0.63 | ) | (0.85 | ) | ||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | (3,433,712 | ) | (1,884,416 | ) | ||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) per share ($) | ||||||||||
| (0.63 | ) | (0.86 | ) | ||||||
| (0.63 | ) | (0.86 | ) | ||||||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (4,126,306 | ) | $ | 1,246,124 | |||||
(1) Gross Profit (as a % of revenues) would have been
| As at | March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 6,919,097 | $ | 10,200,088 | ||||
| Working capital | 705,243 | 3,846,283 | ||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 296,067 | 342,013 | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,476,648 | $ | 4,621,783 | ||||
| Number of shares outstanding | 5,433,824 | 5,427,795 | ||||||
Shareholders’ equity and working capital as at March 31, 2025, includes a fair value of derivative liability of
| 2025 Q1 | 2024 Q4 | 2024 Q1 | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,547,715 | $ | 1,613,162 | $ | 1,329,581 | |||
| Cost of sales(2) | $ | (1,237,627 | ) | $ | (1,397,422 | ) | $ | (1,049,570 | ) |
| Gross profit(3) | $ | 310,088 | $ | 215,740 | $ | 280,011 | |||
| Gross margin – percentage | 20.0 | % | 13.4 | % | 21.1 | % | |||
| Operating expenses | $ | (3,911,035 | ) | $ | (4,085,766 | ) | $ | (3,530,933 | ) |
| Operating income (loss) | $ | (3,600,947 | ) | $ | (3,870,026 | ) | $ | (3,250,922 | ) |
| Operating loss per share - basic | $ | (0.66 | ) | $ | (0.91 | ) | $ | (1.47 | ) |
| Operating loss per share - diluted | $ | (0.66 | ) | $ | (0.91 | ) | $ | (1.47 | ) |
| Other income (expense) | $ | 176,122 | $ | (851,896 | ) | $ | 1,387,114 | ||
| Change in fair value of derivative liability (1) | $ | 157,830 | $ | (946,116 | ) | $ | 1,817,569 | ||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (8,887 | ) | $ | 5,991 | $ | (20,608 | ) | |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (3,433,712 | ) | $ | (4,715,931 | ) | $ | (1,884,416 | ) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) per share - basic | $ | (0.63 | ) | $ | (1.11 | ) | $ | (0.86 | ) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) per share - diluted | $ | (0.63 | ) | $ | (1.11 | ) | $ | (0.86 | ) |
(1) Included in other income (expense).
(2) Cost of goods sold includes non-cash inventory write downs of,
(3) Gross profit would have been
(4) Cost of goods sold includes non-cash inventory write downs of
(5) Gross profit would have been
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) 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 the 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.
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Note Regarding Non-GAAP Measures
In this press release we describe certain income and expense items that are unusual or non-recurring. There are terms not defined by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Our usage of these terms may vary from the usage adopted by other companies. Specifically, gross profit and gross margin are undefined terms by IFRS that may be referenced herein. We provide this detail so that readers have a better understanding of the significant events and transactions that have had an impact on our results.
Throughout this release, reference is made to “gross profit,” and “gross margin,” which are non-IFRS measures. Management believes that gross profit, defined as revenue less operating expenses, is a useful supplemental measure of operations. Gross profit helps provide an understanding on the level of costs needed to create revenue. Gross margin illustrates the gross profit as a percentage of revenue. Readers are cautioned that these non-IFRS measures may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Readers are also cautioned not to view these non-IFRS financial measures as an alternative to financial measures calculated in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). For more information with respect to financial measures which have not been defined by GAAP, including reconciliations to the closest comparable GAAP measure, see the "Non-GAAP Measures and Additional GAAP Measures" section of the Company’s most recent MD&A which is available on SEDAR.
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This release contains certain “forward looking statements” and certain “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable Canadian 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 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 Company’s arrangement with Volatus Aerospace to integrate Volatus' advanced Bathymetric LiDAR technology with Draganfly's Heavy Lift Drone for a pilot project in oil and gas exploration as well as the expanded collaboration to address the growing demand for automated geospatial data collection and analysis solutions in the utility infrastructure sector; the obtention of a waiver from the FAA under 14 CFR §§ 107.39 and 107.145, allowing its drones to operate over people and moving vehicles; the establishment of a new U.S. facility in Tampa, Florida, strategically positioned near key military and government clients; 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 and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions, 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. 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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