Draganfly’s Commander3 XL UAV Selected by Major Branch of the U.S. Department of Defense for Advanced Operation Initiatives
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced that its Commander3 XL (C3XL) UAV platform has been selected by a major branch of the U.S. Department of Defense for advanced operation initiatives. The procurement was facilitated through a prime contractor, with Draganfly working directly with military stakeholders to customize the platform.
The Commander3 XL, known as the 'Swiss Army Knife' of drones, will be deployed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The platform is recognized for its robust flight performance, modular payload options, and mission-specific adaptability, making it suitable for complex defense, security, and emergency response operations.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) ha annunciato che la sua piattaforma UAV Commander3 XL (C3XL) è stata selezionata da un'importante divisione del Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti per iniziative avanzate di operazioni. L'acquisto è stato gestito tramite un appaltatore principale, con Draganfly che ha collaborato direttamente con i responsabili militari per personalizzare la piattaforma.
Il Commander3 XL, noto come il 'coltellino svizzero' dei droni, sarà impiegato per missioni di intelligence, sorveglianza e ricognizione (ISR). La piattaforma è apprezzata per le sue prestazioni di volo affidabili, le opzioni modulari di carico utile e l'adattabilità specifica alla missione, rendendola adatta a operazioni complesse di difesa, sicurezza e intervento d'emergenza.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) anunció que su plataforma UAV Commander3 XL (C3XL) ha sido seleccionada por una importante rama del Departamento de Defensa de los EE. UU. para iniciativas avanzadas de operaciones. La adquisición se realizó a través de un contratista principal, con Draganfly trabajando directamente con los responsables militares para personalizar la plataforma.
El Commander3 XL, conocido como la 'navaja suiza' de los drones, será desplegado para misiones de inteligencia, vigilancia y reconocimiento (ISR). La plataforma es reconocida por su sólido rendimiento de vuelo, opciones modulares de carga útil y adaptabilidad específica para la misión, lo que la hace adecuada para operaciones complejas de defensa, seguridad y respuesta a emergencias.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO)는 자사의 Commander3 XL (C3XL) UAV 플랫폼이 미국 국방부의 주요 부서에서 고급 작전 이니셔티브를 위해 선정되었다고 발표했습니다. 조달은 주요 계약자를 통해 진행되었으며, Draganfly는 군 관계자들과 직접 협력하여 플랫폼을 맞춤화했습니다.
Commander3 XL은 '스위스 아미 나이프'로 불리며, 정보, 감시 및 정찰(ISR) 임무에 투입될 예정입니다. 이 플랫폼은 강력한 비행 성능, 모듈식 페이로드 옵션, 임무별 적응력으로 인정받아 복잡한 국방, 보안 및 긴급 대응 작전에 적합합니다.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) a annoncé que sa plateforme UAV Commander3 XL (C3XL) a été sélectionnée par une importante branche du Département de la Défense des États-Unis pour des initiatives opérationnelles avancées. L'acquisition a été facilitée par un contractant principal, Draganfly travaillant directement avec les parties militaires pour personnaliser la plateforme.
Le Commander3 XL, surnommé le 'couteau suisse' des drones, sera déployé pour des missions de renseignement, surveillance et reconnaissance (ISR). Cette plateforme est reconnue pour ses performances de vol robustes, ses options modulaires de charge utile et son adaptabilité spécifique à la mission, ce qui la rend adaptée aux opérations complexes de défense, de sécurité et d'intervention d'urgence.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) gab bekannt, dass seine Commander3 XL (C3XL) UAV-Plattform von einem bedeutenden Zweig des US-Verteidigungsministeriums für fortgeschrittene Einsatzinitiativen ausgewählt wurde. Die Beschaffung erfolgte über einen Hauptauftragnehmer, wobei Draganfly direkt mit militärischen Interessengruppen zusammenarbeitete, um die Plattform anzupassen.
Der Commander3 XL, bekannt als das 'Schweizer Taschenmesser' der Drohnen, wird für Aufklärungs-, Überwachungs- und Erkundungsmissionen (ISR) eingesetzt. Die Plattform zeichnet sich durch robuste Flugleistung, modulare Nutzlastoptionen und missionsspezifische Anpassungsfähigkeit aus, was sie für komplexe Verteidigungs-, Sicherheits- und Notfalleinsätze geeignet macht.
- Selection by major U.S. DoD branch validates product reliability
- Direct engagement with military stakeholders ensures product-mission fit
- Expansion into high-value defense contracts
- No specific contract value or quantity disclosed
- Dependency on prime contractor for DoD access
Tampa, FL, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning developer of drone solutions, software, and robotics, today announced the successful selection of its Commander3 XL (C3XL) UAV platform, also known as the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of drones, by a major branch of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). This delivery supports next-generation deployment initiatives focused on advanced reconnaissance in combination with operational capabilities.
The procurement was facilitated through a known prime contractor, with Draganfly engaging directly with end-user military stakeholders to ensure the platform was tailored to meet real-world mission requirements. The Commander3 XL platform is to be deployed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions that require additional operational capabilities underscoring the growing demand for adaptable UAV platforms in active defense scenarios.
“This delivery further validates the Commander3 XL’s reliability and versatility for frontline applications,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “We’re honored to support the DoD’s commitment to autonomous and semi-autonomous multi-mission systems that enhance operational effectiveness.”
The Commander3 XL is renowned for its robust flight performance, modular payload options, and mission-specific adaptability, making it a trusted platform for complex defense, security, and emergency response operations.
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) is a pioneer in drone solutions, AI-driven software, and robotics. With over 25 years of innovation, Draganfly has been at the forefront of drone technology, providing solutions for public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying. The Company is committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and industry-leading technology that helps organizations save time, money, and lives.
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