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Draganfly gets FAA OK for over-55 lb heavy-lift drone

Draganfly Inc. (DPRO) reports that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted a Section 44807 Special Authority exemption for its Heavy Lift drone platform.

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Draganfly Inc. (DPRO) reports that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has granted a Section 44807 Special Authority exemption for its Heavy Lift drone platform. This approval permits Draganfly and authorized commercial operators to fly the Heavy Lift system at takeoff weights above the standard 55-pound limit under FAA Part 107 in U.S. airspace.

The exemption follows FAA review of airworthiness, fail-safe design, risk mitigation, and operational safety, enabling heavy-payload missions for defense, industrial, infrastructure, and emergency response use cases such as cargo delivery, disaster relief supplies, powerline and utility work, and multi-sensor aerial surveys.

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Standard FAA Part 107 takeoff weight limit 55 pounds Baseline limitation that the Section 44807 exemption allows Draganfly’s Heavy Lift platform to exceed
Regulatory authority Section 44807 Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems FAA exemption granted for Draganfly’s Heavy Lift drone platform
Announcement date September 1, 2026 Date of Draganfly’s press release announcing the FAA Section 44807 exemption
Section 44807 Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems regulatory
"the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Section 44807 Special Authority"
FAA Part 107 regulatory
"exceeding the standard 55-pound limitation established by FAA Part 107"
A Federal Aviation Administration rule set that governs commercial operations of small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) in the United States, including pilot certification, aircraft limits, and operational restrictions. Think of it as the driver’s license and traffic rules for commercial drone use: it defines who can legally fly, where and how high they can operate, and what permissions are needed, which affects companies that rely on drone services or drone sales.
National Airspace System regulatory
"integration into the National Airspace System that meets the highest aviation safety standards"
The national airspace system is the combined network of airports, air traffic control services, flight routes, navigation aids, and rules that govern how aircraft move across a country — like a nation’s road network and traffic lights but for planes. Investors care because its capacity, safety standards, modernization, and regulatory changes directly affect airlines, cargo operators, airport revenues and supply chains, influencing travel demand, operating costs and profitability.
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technical
"Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) exemption"
Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are complete drone setups that include the aircraft itself, the ground control equipment, communication links and any sensors or software needed to operate it—think of a remote‑controlled airplane combined with a small computer and camera. Investors watch UAS because they enable new services (surveillance, delivery, mapping, inspection) and face regulation, safety and technology risks that can affect market demand, revenue potential and legal costs for companies involved.
redundant avionics technical
"features industrial-grade flight controllers, redundant avionics, and modular mounting systems"
Duplicate or parallel aircraft electronic systems—such as flight controls, navigation, communication, sensors and their power supplies—designed so one set can take over if another fails. Like a car with dual brakes or a spare GPS, redundant avionics increase reliability and help meet safety and regulatory standards, which affects certification, operating uptime, maintenance needs and program costs that matter to investors.

FAQ

What key regulatory approval did Draganfly (DPRO) announce in this 6-K?
Draganfly announced that the FAA granted a Section 44807 Special Authority exemption for its Heavy Lift drone platform, allowing authorized operators to conduct commercial flights in U.S. airspace above the standard 55-pound takeoff weight limitation under FAA Part 107.

What weight limitation change does the FAA approval provide for Draganfly’s Heavy Lift drone?
The FAA approval allows Draganfly’s Heavy Lift platform to operate at maximum takeoff weights exceeding 55 pounds, which is the standard limit under FAA Part 107, enabling heavier payload operations in U.S. commercial airspace.

Which types of missions can Draganfly’s Heavy Lift drone support under the Section 44807 exemption?
The Heavy Lift drone can support missions including automated cargo delivery, disaster relief supply distribution, specialized sensor deployments, critical infrastructure inspection, and defense logistics using heavy industrial payloads and multi-sensor arrays.

What safety and engineering aspects were evaluated for Draganfly (DPRO) to obtain the FAA exemption?
The FAA evaluated aircraft airworthiness, fail-safe engineering, risk mitigation protocols, and operational safety to ensure that Draganfly’s Heavy Lift platform can be integrated into the National Airspace System while meeting high aviation safety standards.

What markets does Draganfly (DPRO) target with its drone solutions?
Draganfly provides drone solutions and software to public safety, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets, delivering technology aimed at saving time, money, and lives globally.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of September 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-40688

 

DRAGANFLY INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

235 103rd St. E.

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N 1Y8

Canada

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

☐ Form 20-F   ☒ Form 40-F

 

 

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Draganfly Inc.
  (Registrant)
     
Date: September 1, 2026 By: /s/ Paul Sun
  Name: Paul Sun

 

 
 

 

Form 6-K Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit Number   Document Description
     
99.1   Press Release of the Registrant dated September 1, 2026.

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Draganfly Secures Milestone FAA Section 44807 Exemption for Heavy Lift Drone Platform, Unlocking Commercial Operations Over 55 Pounds in U.S. Airspace

 

Special Governmental Approval Validates Advanced Safety Architecture and Clears the Path for Critical Heavy-Payload Defense, Industrial, and Emergency Response Deployments

 

Tampa, Florida — September 1, 2026 — Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Section 44807 Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) exemption for its Heavy Lift drone platform.

 

This landmark regulatory approval permits Draganfly and authorized commercial operators to operate the Heavy Lift platform at maximum takeoff weights exceeding the standard 55-pound limitation established by FAA Part 107. Securing a Section 44807 exemption represents an extraordinary operational milestone in the commercial drone industry, as the evaluation process requires rigorous validation of aircraft airworthiness, fail-safe engineering, risk mitigation protocols, and operational safety to ensure that integration into the National Airspace System that meets the highest aviation safety standards.

 

The FAA Section 44807 exemption directly addresses surging demand from enterprise, public safety, and defense customers who require heavy-payload transport capabilities without compromising regulatory compliance. Heavy-lift operations are vital for automated cargo delivery, disaster relief supply distribution, specialized sensor deployments, critical infrastructure inspection, and defense logistics. By officially lifting the 55-pound restriction for the platform, Draganfly enables its customers to deploy heavier industrial payloads, advanced multi-sensor arrays, and vital equipment across complex operational environments throughout the United States.

 

“Obtaining an FAA Section 44807 exemption is one of the most demanding regulatory achievements in commercial unmanned aviation,” said Cameron Chell, President and CEO of Draganfly. “This approval underscores our engineering team’s steadfast dedication to manufacturing reliable, secure, and mission-critical systems. For our customers in emergency response, defense, and industrial logistics, payload capacity is directly tied to mission success. With this exemption, we are equipping our operators with the regulatory clearance and heavy-lift performance required to execute complex missions safely and effectively.”

 

 

 

 

Engineered for durability and versatile payload integration, the Draganfly Heavy Lift platform features industrial-grade flight controllers, redundant avionics, and modular mounting systems capable of carrying substantial payloads across long-range operational profiles. The platform is designed to support a wide range of use cases, including rapid delivery of medical supplies in remote areas, tactical defense logistics, powerline and utility maintenance, and aerial surveys requiring multi-sensor payloads.

 

About Draganfly

 

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly delivers award-winning technology to the public safety, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.

 

For more information, visit www.draganfly.com.

 

For investor details, visit:

 

NASDAQ (DPRO)

CSE (DPRO)

FSE (3U8A)

 

Media Contact

 

Erika Racicot

Email: media@draganfly.com

 

Company Contact

 

Cameron Chell

Chief Executive Officer

(306) 955-9907

info@draganfly.com

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect the Company's current expectations and assumptions regarding regulatory compliance, platform capabilities, and commercial adoption. Actual results and events could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of risks and uncertainties affecting the business and industry. Draganfly undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.

 

 

 

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