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Draganfly Inc. develops drone solutions, unmanned aerial vehicle systems and related software for defense, public safety, civil, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping and surveying markets. News about DPRO commonly covers product and platform activity across Flex FPV, Commander 3XL, Apex, Heavy Lift and Outrider systems, including selections, deployments, distribution arrangements and technology integrations.
Recurring updates also include quarterly financial results, shareholder update calls, balance-sheet commentary and corporate strategy. Company announcements frequently connect Draganfly's UAV portfolio with defense procurement, autonomous systems, swarming software, payload options and enterprise or government customer channels in Canada, the United States and other markets.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) completed an exclusive Canadian Armed Forces capabilities demonstration on March 11, 2026 at Area XO in Ottawa, showcasing multiple unmanned aerial systems including Commander 3XL, Overwatch, Apex ISR and FPV tactical drones.
Flights ran successfully in freezing rain, demonstrating operational readiness and reliability for persistent reconnaissance, situational awareness and tactical mission support.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) closed a registered direct offering of 7,150,000 common shares (or pre-funded warrants) at US$7.00 per share, raising approximately US$50.0 million gross on February 27, 2026.
The company intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including funding product demand, growth initiatives, working capital, potential acquisitions, and R&D. Maxim Group acted as lead placement agent with Raymond James and Ladenburg Thalmann as co-placement agents.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) priced a registered direct offering to sell 7,150,000 common shares (or pre-funded warrants) at US$7.00 per share for gross proceeds of approximately US$50.0 million. The Offering is expected to close on or about February 27, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, including the Canadian Securities Exchange and Nasdaq. Draganfly intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, product development, marketing, potential acquisitions, and working capital. The Offering will be sold in the United States only; no securities will be offered to Canadian purchasers.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) appointed Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Michel Gauthier to its Military Advisory Board on Feb 20, 2026. Gauthier brings over 36 years of Canadian Armed Forces experience, including command of CEFCOM and international operational leadership. The appointment aligns with Canada’s renewed Defence Industrial Strategy and supports Draganfly’s role in domestic defence production, R&D, and AI-enabled unmanned systems.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) will join the Canadian Army Minerva Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Working Group on February 23, 2026 to support implementation of Canada’s newly announced Defence Industrial Strategy.
The company says its 25+ years of drone design and field-tested solutions align with the Strategy’s focus on sovereign drone capabilities, domestic production, and secure supply chains.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced an award to provide Flex FPV drones and foundational First Person View (FPV) training to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command units in partnership with DelMar Aerospace.
Training covers FPV assembly, repair, flight operations, advanced mission planning, and execution at DelMar’s Camp Pendleton UAS range. The first training cohort is scheduled to begin mid-February. The Flex FPV is described as a modular platform adaptable across mission profiles.
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.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced deployment of its APEX and Commander 3XL UAS platforms integrated with Smith Myers ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection & Location Systems for Search and Rescue Sweden operations on Jan. 13, 2026. The ARTEMIS MPDLS supports up to 48 cellular bands and a maximum range of 35KM; payloads range from 0.52 kg to 10 kg to fit light APEX and heavier Commander 3XL airframes. Joint flight testing validated mechanical/software integration, stable flight in harsh weather, and end-to-end SAR mission workflows including detection, localization, mapping, data relay, and ground-team coordination. The companies say the integrated solution offers faster deployment, wider search coverage, improved detection accuracy, and lower mission costs versus helicopters, and Smith Myers payloads will be supported across Draganfly's UAV lineup for public-safety customers.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced that CEO Cameron Chell will present at the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 14, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. ET at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City.
The company will also host one-on-one meetings with institutional investors throughout the day; interested investors may request a meeting by emailing investor.relations@draganfly.com.
Draganfly (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced on December 8, 2025 a collaborative framework with Babcock and Critical Infrastructure Technologies (CiTech) to explore multi-company initiatives strengthening defense and security capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.
The arrangement follows a Non-Disclosure Agreement and combines Babcock's mission-critical engineering and sustainment, CiTech's high-assurance digital architectures and sensor platforms, and Draganfly's NDAA-compliant unmanned aerial systems including the Commander 3XL. The partners will assess targeted collaborations for defense modernization, maritime and border security, disaster response, critical infrastructure protection, and multi-domain situational awareness.