Draganfly Bolsters Military and Defense Capabilities with the Appointment of Veterans Victor Meyer and Keith Kimmel to its Military Board
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) on October 22, 2025 appointed Victor Meyer and Keith Kimmel as Senior Members of its Military Board of Advisors to accelerate the company’s defense strategy and expand defense and government capabilities.
The Military Board will provide strategic guidance on technology innovation, market positioning, operational execution, and partnerships to speed development and deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and mission readiness.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) il 22 ottobre 2025 ha nominato Victor Meyer e Keith Kimmel come Membri Seniori del Military Board of Advisors per accelerare la strategia di difesa dell'azienda e ampliare le capacità difensive e governative.
Il Military Board offrirà orientamenti strategici su innovazione tecnologica, posizionamento sul mercato, esecuzione operativa e collaborazioni per accelerare lo sviluppo e l'implementazione di sistemi non pilotati e autonomi per intelligence, sorveglianza, ricognizione, logistica e prontezza operativa.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) el 22 de octubre de 2025 designó a Victor Meyer y Keith Kimmel como Miembros Senior de su Junta Militar de Asesores para acelerar la estrategia de defensa de la empresa y ampliar las capacidades de defensa y gobierno.
La Junta Militar proporcionará orientación estratégica sobre innovación tecnológica, posicionamiento en el mercado, ejecución operativa y asociaciones para acelerar el desarrollo y despliegue de sistemas no tripulados y autónomos para inteligencia, vigilancia, reconocimiento, logística y preparación de la misión.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) 은 2025년 10월 22일 Victor Meyer와 Keith Kimmel을 군사 자문위원회의 수석 위원으로 임명하여 회사의 방위 전략을 가속하고 방위 및 정부 역량을 확장합니다.
군사 자문위원회는 기술 혁신, 시장 포지셔닝, 운영 실행 및 파트너십에 관한 전략적 지침을 제공하여 정보 수집, 감시, 정찰, 물류 및 임무 준비를 위한 무인 및 자율 시스템의 개발 및 배치를 가속합니다.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) le 22 octobre 2025 a nommé Victor Meyer et Keith Kimmel en tant que Membres Senior du Conseil Militaire des Conseillers pour accélérer la stratégie de défense de l'entreprise et élargir les capacités de défense et du gouvernement.
Le Conseil Militaire offrira des orientations stratégiques sur l'innovation technologique, le positionnement sur le marché, l'exécution opérationnelle et les partenariats afin d'accélérer le développement et le déploiement de systèmes sans pilote et autonomes pour le renseignement, la surveillance, la reconnaissance, la logistique et la préparation des missions.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) hat am 22. Oktober 2025 Victor Meyer und Keith Kimmel als Senior-Mitglieder des Military Board of Advisors ernannt, um die Verteidigungsstrategie des Unternehmens zu beschleunigen und die Verteidigungs- und Regierungsfähigkeiten auszubauen.
Das Military Board wird strategische Anleitungen zu Technologieinnovation, Marktpositionierung, operativer Umsetzung und Partnerschaften geben, um die Entwicklung und den Einsatz von unbemannten und autonomen Systemen für Aufklärung, Überwachung, Erkundung, Logistik und Einsatzbereitschaft zu beschleunigen.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) في 22 أكتوبر 2025 عيّنت فكتور ماير وكيث كيلم كأعضاء كبار في المجلس العسكري للمستشارين لتسريع إستراتيجية الشركة الدفاعية وتوسيع قدرات الدفاع والحكومة.
سيقدم المجلس العسكري توجيهات استراتيجية حول ابتكار التكنولوجيا، وتحديد الموقع في السوق، والتنفيذ التشغيلي والشراكات من أجل تسريع تطوير ونشر الأنظمة غير المأهولة والسيارات الذاتية للاستخبارات والمراقبة والاستطلاع والوجستيات وجاهزية المهمة.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) 于 2025年10月22日 任命 Victor Meyer 和 Keith Kimmel 为其军事顾问委员会的高级成员，以加速公司防务战略并扩大防务与政府能力。
军事委员会将就 技术创新、市场定位、运营执行和伙伴关系提供战略性指导，以加速无人机与自治系统在情报、监视、侦察、后勤和任务准备方面的开发与部署。
- Two senior military advisors appointed on October 22, 2025
- Board mandate to accelerate defense strategy and time to market
- Advisors’ expertise aimed at strengthening partnerships and mission readiness
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Tampa, FL, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, today announced the appointment of Victor Meyer and Keith Kimmel as Senior Members of its Military Board of Advisors.
Draganfly’s Military Board of Advisors is established to accelerate the Company’s defense strategy and ensure its technologies continue to deliver world-class innovation, reliability, and mission readiness across defense and government applications.
Both Meyer and Kimmel bring decades of leadership, operational, and technological experience from the U.S. military and global business sectors, offering unique insight into how advanced unmanned systems can serve critical national and allied missions.
“Victor and Keith represent the highest level of operational excellence and strategic insight,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “Their deep experience in both the military and corporate worlds will be instrumental in helping Draganfly continue to expand its defense and government capabilities, accelerate time to market, and ensure our solutions meet the needs of those on the front lines.”
The Military Board of Advisors plays a key role in shaping Draganfly’s defense and government initiatives by providing strategic guidance on technology innovation, market positioning, and operational execution. Its members help accelerate the development and deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and logistics applications. The Military Board of Advisors also advises on partnerships that strengthen Draganfly’s ability to meet the evolving needs of defense and security organizations worldwide, ensuring the Company’s technologies continue to uphold the highest standards of performance, safety, and ethical innovation.
“Draganfly’s commitment to innovation and mission readiness is exactly what’s needed in today’s defense landscape,” said Victor Meyer. “It’s an honor to join the Military Board of Advisors and contribute to advancing unmanned systems that enhance situational awareness, protect lives, and strengthen operational capabilities for defense and government partners.”
About Victor Meyer
Victor Meyer is a decorated U.S. Navy SEAL veteran and accomplished executive with extensive experience in risk management and global strategy. He has held senior leadership roles at Deutsche Bank, where he served as Group Head of Operational Risk, and at Supply Wisdom, where he doubled annual revenue and expanded the company’s international reach.
During his military career, Meyer earned the Bronze Star with Combat “V” for service in Iraq and the French National Defense Medal while serving with the French Navy SEALs during the Balkan conflict. He also led the recovery of the USS Cole as On-Scene Commander.
Meyer holds a B.A. in Physics from the U.S. Naval Academy and a joint MBA from NYU Stern, HEC Paris, and the London School of Economics. He also served as Vice-Chairman of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Councils for Pandemic and Catastrophic Risk.
About Keith Kimmel
Keith Kimmel is a retired U.S. Navy Captain and combat aviator with deep expertise in leadership, organizational transformation, and operational excellence. He previously served as CEO of Check-6 and Rigor Insights, leading global initiatives to strengthen performance and resilience across Fortune 500 companies and mission-critical organizations.
Kimmel commanded the renowned VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers” squadron and served as Operations Director for the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. His corporate career includes senior roles at Deutsche Bank, where he was Global Head of Corporate & Investment Bank Operations Coverage and Head of Americas Crisis Management.
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval War College, and U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), Kimmel is recognized for aligning leadership, culture, and strategy to drive operational performance and innovation.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) is an award-winning industry leader in drone technology and unmanned systems development. With more than 25 years of innovation, Draganfly provides drone solutions across public safety, agriculture, industrial inspection, mapping, and defense sectors. The company is committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and industry-leading technology that helps organizations save time, money, and lives.
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