Acquisition Adds Fixed-Wing Drone Capability as Global Demand for Affordable Autonomous Systems Accelerates
The global defense landscape is evolving rapidly as military organizations seek affordable, scalable, and rapidly deployable unmanned systems. Against that backdrop, Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO | CSE: DPRO) has completed its acquisition of Skip Dynamix Corporation, a move that significantly expands the company’s defense portfolio and strengthens its position in one of the fastest-growing segments of the drone industry.
Issued on behalf of Draganfly Inc.
Announced on June 11, 2026, the transaction brings Skip Dynamix’s fixed-wing drone technology into Draganfly’s growing ecosystem of autonomous aerial systems. The acquisition comes as governments, defense organizations, and security agencies increasingly prioritize low-cost unmanned aircraft capable of supporting a wide range of missions while remaining scalable for larger deployments.
For Draganfly, the acquisition represents more than the addition of a new product. It broadens the company’s capabilities at a time when demand for autonomous systems continues to expand across military, national security, and government markets worldwide.
Filling a Critical Capability Gap
For more than 25 years, Draganfly has built its reputation around drone innovation, serving sectors that include public safety, defense, industrial inspection, agriculture, mapping, and surveying.
Its existing defense portfolio includes platforms such as the Flex FPV, Apex, Commander 3XL, and Heavy Lift systems. With the acquisition of Skip Dynamix, the company now adds the Orca platform, a long-range, hand-launchable fixed-wing drone designed for affordability and rapid production.
The addition is strategically important because fixed-wing systems serve a different operational role than traditional multi-rotor drones. While multi-rotor platforms excel at hovering, precision operations, and vertical takeoff and landing, fixed-wing aircraft can typically cover greater distances and remain airborne longer.
According to Draganfly, the Orca platform complements its existing product lineup by addressing a capability gap within its broader defense offering.
Strengthening Positioning in a Growing Defense Market
The acquisition arrives amid rising global investment in autonomous military technologies.
Defense agencies are increasingly focused on systems that can be produced efficiently, deployed rapidly, and adapted to changing operational requirements. These trends have been particularly evident across NATO modernization initiatives, U.S. Department of War programs, and security efforts throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Draganfly believes the transaction enhances its ability to participate in these opportunities by combining Skip Dynamix’s fixed-wing architecture with Draganfly’s existing strengths in:
- AI-enabled autonomy
- Advanced sensor integration
- Manufacturing capabilities
- Military-focused drone systems
- Mission-specific technology development
The company stated that Skip Dynamix’s technologies will be integrated into its broader defense ecosystem, creating opportunities to deliver more comprehensive aerial solutions to customers.
Expanding Market Reach and Revenue Opportunities
In addition to technology advantages, the acquisition also expands Draganfly’s reach into new defense and government markets.
Skip Dynamix currently serves customers across defense, national security, government, and international sectors. As part of the transaction, Draganfly gains access to the company’s existing pipeline of opportunities surrounding the Orca platform.
Management also highlighted potential revenue synergies resulting from the combination. While no financial projections were disclosed, the company stated it believes the combined business can generate incremental revenue growth beyond Skip Dynamix’s standalone expectations.
Another key element of the transaction is talent retention. Skip Dynamix founders Jonathan Baron and Andrew Chapman will continue with the combined organization under employment agreements, providing continuity and specialized expertise in fixed-wing small unmanned aircraft systems.
Leadership Commentary Signals Long-Term Defense Focus
Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell described the acquisition as an important step toward addressing growing demand for affordable and scalable autonomous systems.
“We are excited to have completed this acquisition and to welcome the Skip Dynamix team to Draganfly,” said Chell. “This transaction positions us to meet growing global demand for affordable, scalable autonomous systems.”
The transaction follows a series of defense-related developments for Draganfly, including recent military-focused drone programs and continued expansion of its autonomous systems portfolio.
A Broader Defense Ecosystem Takes Shape
As autonomous technologies become increasingly important across modern defense operations, companies capable of offering multiple platform types may gain an advantage in addressing diverse mission requirements.
With the completion of the Skip Dynamix acquisition, Draganfly now combines multi-rotor systems, FPV platforms, heavy-lift capabilities, and fixed-wing aircraft under a single defense-focused portfolio.
The addition of the Orca platform broadens the company’s product offering while reinforcing its strategy of supporting military, government, and security customers with scalable unmanned systems. As defense organizations continue modernizing their capabilities, Draganfly’s expanded platform portfolio positions the company to participate in a growing range of opportunities across the global autonomous systems market.
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