Draganfly Selected by U.S. Army to Supply Flex FPV Drone Systems
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Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) has been selected by the U.S. Army to supply Flex FPV drone systems. The contract includes delivery of high-performance drones and establishment of on-site manufacturing facilities at overseas U.S. Forces locations.
The agreement encompasses three key components: drone system delivery, flight and manufacturing training for Army personnel, and logistics management ensuring NDAA-compliant supply chain practices. This initiative aims to reduce logistical vulnerabilities and enhance force readiness by bringing drone manufacturing capabilities closer to operational theaters.
The selection follows successful military exercises, including Swift Response 2025 in Lithuania, where paratroopers demonstrated FPV drone capabilities, and the U.S. Army's first-ever air-to-air kill with an armed FPV drone in August 2025.
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Tampa, Florida, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced its selection by the U.S. Army to provide Flex FPV drone systems.
Under the initial order, Draganfly will deliver Flex FPV drones designed for high-performance operations as well as help establish on-site manufacturing of the Flex FPV (First Person View) within overseas U.S. Forces facilities to accelerate deployment and reduce supply-chain timelines. The Company will also provide both flight and manufacturing training to enable Army personnel to sustain operations, and will manage logistics to ensure a secure, NDAA-compliant supply chain practice. This marks a significant milestone in evolving critical drone capabilities closer to the theater of operations, reducing logistical vulnerabilities and enhancing force readiness.
Recent exercises have underscored the importance of FPV technology for U.S. forces. During the Swift Response 2025 exercise in Lithuania, paratroopers operated and detonated in-house-built FPV drones against dismounted and vehicle-sized autonomous targets. The unit has also established its own drone lab for design, training, and rapid innovation. In August 2025, the U.S. Army executed the first-ever air-to-air kill with an armed FPV drone, advancing the evolution of drone warfare. Draganfly’s Embedded Manufacturing Program and the Flex FPV Drone systems are in direct support of this strategic shift to decentralized and agile innovation.
“We are honored to support the U.S. Army as it moves critical drone capabilities closer to front lines,” said Cameron Chell, President & CEO of Draganfly. “By combining advanced Flex FPV Drone systems, embedded manufacturing, training and secure logistics, we are helping reinforce operational agility and sustainment for forward-deployed forces. This helps ensure personnel have the tools, training and capabilities required when and where they need them most.”
About Draganfly
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a pioneer in drone solutions 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.
For more information, visit www.draganfly.com
Contacts
Investor Relations
Email: investor.relations@draganfly.com
Media Contact
Erika Racicot
Email: media@draganfly.com
Company Contact
Cameron Chell, Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (306) 955-9907
Email: info@draganfly.com
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