Draganfly named qualified supplier in Canada drone push

Draganfly Inc. (DPRO) reports that it has been selected as a Qualified Supplier in the Government of Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, with qualification across all five capability streams as of August 28, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Draganfly Inc. (DPRO) reports that it has been selected as a Qualified Supplier in the Government of Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace, with qualification across all five capability streams as of August 28, 2026. This status under a DDI Request for Supply Arrangement provides a pathway for future contract opportunities supporting the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard involving uncrewed and autonomous systems and related capabilities. Canada has announced plans to invest approximately $180 billion in direct defence procurement over the next decade and to fund a $105 million national Drone Innovation Hub over three years, with uncrewed and autonomous systems identified as a sovereign capability priority under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.

Positive

• Selected as a Qualified Supplier across all five DDI capability streams, giving Draganfly a formal pathway to compete for Canadian defence and coast guard drone-related contracts.
• Canada has announced $180 billion in direct defence procurement over the next decade and $105 million for a Drone Innovation Hub, creating a sizable policy-backed market in which Draganfly is now positioned as a qualified participant.

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Planned direct defence procurement: $180 billion Drone Innovation Hub investment: $105 million DDI capability streams qualified: 5 streams +1 more

4 metrics

Planned direct defence procurement $180 billion Government of Canada plans for direct defence procurement over the next decade

Drone Innovation Hub investment $105 million Government of Canada investment over three years in a national Drone Innovation Hub

DDI capability streams qualified 5 streams Draganfly qualified across all five DDI Marketplace capability streams

Years of operation Over 25 years Draganfly’s history developing drone technology in Canada

Key Terms

Defence Drone Initiative, Request for Supply Arrangement, uncrewed and autonomous systems, Defence Industrial Strategy, +1 more

5 terms

Defence Drone Initiative regulatory

"selected as a Qualified Supplier under the Government of Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative"

Request for Supply Arrangement regulatory

"The acceptance into a DDI Request for Supply Arrangement establishes Draganfly"

A request for supply arrangement is a formal procurement document that a buyer—often a government agency or large organization—issues to create a pre‑approved list or framework of suppliers and standard terms for future purchases. It matters to investors because winning a supply arrangement can give a company repeated access to a stable customer, clearer revenue prospects, and a competitive credibility boost, similar to being added to a preferred vendor roster.

uncrewed and autonomous systems technical

"involving uncrewed and autonomous systems and related capabilities"

Defence Industrial Strategy regulatory

"one of ten sovereign capability priorities under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy"

A defence industrial strategy is a government's long-term plan for how it will support, regulate and buy military equipment and services, like a roadmap that shapes which companies and technologies get priority and funding. It matters to investors because it influences where defense spending flows, which firms win multi-year contracts, how supply chains and export rules evolve, and the likely stability or risk of returns in the defense sector.

sovereign capability regulatory

"identified uncrewed and autonomous systems as one of ten sovereign capability priorities"

Sovereign capability is a country’s ability to supply, control or quickly restore access to critical goods, services or technologies—such as energy, medicines, defense equipment or digital infrastructure—without relying on external providers. For investors it signals where governments may direct money, contracts, regulation or trade protection to secure supply chains; think of it like a household keeping a backup generator so it won’t be left powerless when the grid falters.

FAQ

What did Draganfly Inc. (DPRO) announce in this Form 6-K?

Draganfly announced it has been selected as a Qualified Supplier in Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace, with qualification across all five capability streams, giving it a pathway to pursue future defence-related drone and autonomy contracts.

What is the Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace involving DPRO?

The Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace is a Canadian government program to accelerate uncrewed and autonomous systems, led by the Department of National Defence and the Defence Investment Agency, and used to pre-qualify suppliers like Draganfly for defence and coast guard requirements.

How many capability streams has Draganfly qualified for under the DDI Marketplace?

Draganfly has qualified across all five DDI capability streams: UxS and Counter-UxS Systems; C2, Communications, Data, EW and Cyber Systems; Integration, Interoperability and Engineering Services; Test, Evaluation and Training; and Innovation and Experimentation.

What defence spending has Canada announced that is relevant to Draganfly (DPRO)?

Canada has announced plans to invest approximately $180 billion in direct defence procurement over the next decade and to invest $105 million over three years in a national Drone Innovation Hub, where uncrewed and autonomous systems are a sovereign capability priority.

Does Draganfly’s DDI qualification guarantee future contracts for DPRO?

No. The qualification provides a pathway for contract opportunities with the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard, but any future research, prototyping, testing, limited acquisitions or production opportunities depend on meeting specific requirements.

How does this relate to Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy and Draganfly (DPRO)?

Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy identifies uncrewed and autonomous systems as one of ten sovereign capability priorities. Draganfly’s DDI Marketplace qualification is described as another step in expanding its role within this strategy as a Canadian drone technology supplier.

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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)

235 103^rd 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 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 September 8, 2026.

Exhibit 99.1

Draganfly Selected for All Five Capability Streams of Canada’s New Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace

Selection as a Qualified Supplier Deepens Draganfly’s Role Within Canada’s Revamped Defence Procurement Ecosystem, as Government Plans $180 Billion in Defence Procurement Over the Next Decade

Ottawa, ON — September 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 it has been selected as a Qualified Supplier under the Government of Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative (“DDI”) Marketplace as of August 28, 2026, with qualification across all five capability streams of the DDI Marketplace.

The acceptance into a DDI Request for Supply Arrangement establishes Draganfly as a qualified supplier within the DDI Marketplace and provides the Company with a pathway for contract opportunities supporting the Canadian Armed Forces (“CAF”) and the Canadian Coast Guard involving uncrewed and autonomous systems and related capabilities. Draganfly has qualified across all five DDI streams: UxS and Counter-UxS Systems; C2, Communications, Data, EW and Cyber Systems; Integration, Interoperability and Engineering Services; Test, Evaluation and Training; and Innovation and Experimentation.

Launched by the Government of Canada in July 2026 and led collaboratively by the Department of National Defence and the Defence Investment Agency, the Defence Drone Initiative is designed to accelerate the development, testing, adaptation and production of Canadian uncrewed and autonomous systems while strengthening domestic defence industrial capacity and sovereign capability.

The DDI Marketplace is being established as Canada undertakes a significant expansion of domestic defence investment. The Government of Canada has announced plans to invest approximately $180 billion in direct defence procurement over the next decade¹ and has identified uncrewed and autonomous systems as one of ten sovereign capability priorities under Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. The strategy also includes a $105 million investment over three years in a national Drone Innovation Hub¹ intended to advance the research, development and commercialization of Canadian drone and counter-drone technologies.

“Draganfly has spent more than 25 years developing drone technology in Canada, and we believe the opportunity for Canadian-developed systems has never been greater,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “The Defence Drone Initiative creates a practical pathway for industry and government to work together to evaluate, adapt and deploy capabilities against real operational requirements. Our focus is on delivering systems that can evolve quickly with the mission and provide Canadian operators with technology that is built, supported and advanced here at home.”

Draganfly has continued to expand its engagement with Canada’s defence ecosystem throughout 2026. The Company participated in the Canadian Army’s Collaborative Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Working Group under MINERVA and subsequently conducted a dedicated capabilities demonstration for members of the Canadian Armed Forces at Area X.O in Ottawa.

Draganfly’s defence portfolio includes the Flex FPV tactical system, Apex tactical ISR platform, Commander 3XL, Heavy Lift systems and longer-range autonomous platforms, supported by modular payloads, secure communications, autonomy, software and command-and-control technologies. The Company’s approach is designed around adaptable systems that can be configured and integrated according to evolving operational requirements.

The Defence Drone Initiative is intended to provide a more agile pathway for qualified Canadian technologies to progress through research, prototyping, testing, demonstrations and limited acquisitions and, where requirements are met, toward potential production opportunities. Qualification across all five streams positions Draganfly to compete for applicable future requirements spanning platforms, command and control, communications, integration and engineering, testing and training, and emerging technology development.

“Qualification for the DDI Marketplace is another step in expanding Draganfly’s role in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy,” Chell added. “We are privileged to be in a position to be of service to those that serve.”

Notes:

1: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2026/02/17/prime-minister-carney-launches-canadas-first-defence-industrial

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.

For investor details, visit:

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Media Contact

Erika Racicot

Email: media@draganfly.com

Company Contact

Cameron Chell

Chief Executive Officer

(306) 955-9907

Email: info@draganfly.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain “forward looking statements” and certain “forward-looking information” as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “plans” or similar terminology. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to: that Draganfly will have opportunities to supply the CAF and the Canadian Coast Guard; that the Government of Canada will make the announced investments into direct defence procurement and a national Drone Innovation Hub; that DDI will provide a more agile pathway for qualified Canadian technologies to progress; that Draganfly expand will role in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy. Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements and information are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to control or predict, that may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions about such risks, uncertainties and other factors set out herein, including but not limited to: statements in respect of Draganfly’s partnerships, capabilities, expertise, and financial condition; the successful integration of technology, the inherent risks involved in the general securities markets; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses, currency fluctuations; regulatory restrictions, liability, competition, loss of key employees and other related risks and uncertainties disclosed under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent filings filed with securities regulators in Canada on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the EDGAR website at www.sec.gov.

The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents managements’ best judgment based on information currently available. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information.

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