Draganfly CEO to join Raymond James defense conference
The scheduled discussion covers AI threat detection, distributed sensing, electronic warfare and the role of human judgment in autonomous systems.
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Draganfly Inc. (DPRO) announced that President and CEO Cameron Chell will participate in the 2026 Raymond James Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Conference, held October 8, 2026, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Chell is scheduled for the “See First, Act First: Sensing the Modern Battlespace” panel from 2:00 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. ET. Panelists include Brad Garber, Chief Strategy Officer of Hidden Level; Chad Kettering, Chief Executive Officer of Herrick Technology Laboratories; and Andrew Maner, Executive Chairman of Protora. Daniel Bilak of Kinstellar will moderate.
The discussion will cover AI in threat detection and classification, distributed sensing, electronic warfare, command-and-control integration, and human judgment in autonomous systems. Draganfly representatives will also participate in conference meetings with members of the investment and defense communities.
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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 October 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: October 8, 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 October 8, 2026. |
Exhibit 99.1
Draganfly to Present at 2026 Raymond James Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Conference
CEO Cameron Chell “See First, Act First: Sensing the Modern Battlespace” Panelist in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC — October 8, 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 Cameron Chell, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the 2026 Raymond James Aerospace, Defense & Government Services Conference being held today at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Raymond James Financial, Inc. is a diversified financial services firm providing private client, capital markets, asset management, banking and other services to individuals, corporations and institutions. The firm has an established presence across the United States and Canada, as well as operations in the United Kingdom and Europe.
The conference brings together leaders from across the aerospace, defense, government services and technology sectors to discuss emerging capabilities, industry priorities and the evolving national security landscape.
Chell will participate in the panel “See First, Act First: Sensing the Modern Battlespace,” scheduled for 2:00 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. ET. The discussion will examine the evolving sensor-to-decision chain in modern warfare, including the use of artificial intelligence in threat detection and classification, distributed sensing, electronic warfare, command-and-control integration, and the role of human judgment within increasingly autonomous systems.
Chell will be joined by Brad Garber, Chief Strategy Officer of Hidden Level; Chad Kettering, Chief Executive Officer of Herrick Technology Laboratories; and Andrew Maner, Executive Chairman of Protora. The panel will be moderated by Daniel Bilak of Kinstellar.
“Modern defense environments are creating an urgent requirement for systems that can sense, interpret and respond faster while remaining adaptable at the edge,” said Cameron Chell, President and CEO of Draganfly. “We look forward to contributing to the discussion around how unmanned systems, sensors, AI and integrated technologies are changing the way operators build situational awareness and make mission-critical decisions.”
Draganfly representatives will also participate in meetings during the conference with members of the investment and defense communities as the Company continues to advance its position within the North American defense and unmanned systems market.
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, civil, military, 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.
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