Recent Updates — DPRO
Draganfly Inc. completed a US$50 million public offering of 7,150,000 common shares at US$7.00 per share in February 2026 to fund general corporate purposes and product development. In September 2026, the company was awarded a five-year contract by the Government of Canada to supply Low-Cost Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems to the Canadian Armed Forces. The initial firm commitment covers 100 systems with commercially sensitive pricing, while options for up to an additional 4,900 systems are valued at approximately C$24.25 million if fully exercised. Draganfly Inc. operates in the defense technology industry, specializing in uncrewed aircraft systems and tactical ISR solutions.
Draganfly Inc. announced a five-year contract with the Government of Canada to supply Low-Cost Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) to the Canadian Armed Forces. The initial firm commitment includes 100 UAS systems along with ground control stations, payloads, support equipment, training, and spare parts. Pricing for these initial units is commercially sensitive. Under the agreement, the Government of Canada retains the option to acquire up to an additional 4,900 systems. If all options are exercised in full, the aggregate value of the additional systems would be approximately C$24.25 million, bringing the total potential order to 5,000 UAS systems. Draganfly will provide comprehensive support including system delivery, training, sustainment, and software updates. This contract follows Draganfly's acceptance as a qualified supplier in all five categories of Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace. Draganfly Inc. is a developer of drone solutions and systems serving public safety, military, agriculture, and industrial markets.
Draganfly Inc. appointed Colonel (Ret’d) Kevin Leblond as Vice-President, Canadian Defence and Security on September 9, 2026. Leblond brings 29 years of Royal Canadian Air Force experience, including roles at NORAD, NATO, and U.S. Central Command, to lead the company's military initiatives in Canada. This hire aims to strengthen Draganfly’s engagement with the Department of National Defence and allied governments amid ongoing defence modernization efforts. Draganfly Inc. is a developer of drone solutions and software for public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets.
Draganfly Inc. was selected as a Qualified Supplier under the Government of Canada’s Defence Drone Initiative (DDI) Marketplace as of August 28, 2026, qualifying across all five capability streams including UxS systems, C2 and cyber, integration services, testing, and innovation. This status provides a pathway for contract opportunities with the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian Coast Guard involving uncrewed and autonomous systems. The initiative supports Canada's plan to invest approximately $180 billion in defence procurement over the next decade, identifying uncrewed systems as a sovereign capability priority alongside a $105 million investment in a national Drone Innovation Hub. Draganfly operates in the drone solutions and software industry.
Draganfly Inc. announced that the Federal Aviation Administration granted its Heavy Lift drone platform an FAA Section 44807 Special Authority exemption, permitting operations with maximum takeoff weights exceeding the standard 55-pound limitation under Part 107. This regulatory approval validates the aircraft's safety architecture and airworthiness, enabling commercial deployment for heavy-payload missions in defense, industrial inspection, emergency response, and logistics. Draganfly Inc. is a developer of drone solutions and systems serving public safety, agriculture, and industrial markets.
Draganfly Inc. appointed Brigadier General AJ Pasagian, USMC (Ret’d), as President of Draganfly Defense USA on August 25, 2026. Pasagian will oversee U.S. defense operations, advance strategic growth initiatives, and strengthen government relationships to address increasing demand for unmanned systems. He previously served as Commanding General of Marine Corps Systems Command from 2018 to 2022 and held a Managing Director role at KPMG’s Federal Advisory practice. This leadership hire supports the company's expansion in U.S. defense markets. Draganfly Inc. is an Original Equipment Manufacturer and technology integrator specializing in drone solutions, software, and autonomous systems for public safety, military, agriculture, and industrial sectors.