Introduction
Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO) is a North American developer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and modular drone solutions designed for defense, public safety, telecommunications support, and enterprise use. With a focus on sovereign manufacturing, mission-ready platforms, and strategic partner integration, the company is entering a period of accelerated growth. Over the past several months, Draganfly has announced a series of developments—including defense partnerships, expanded U.S. production, multi-agency border-security demonstrations, and repeat orders from major enterprise customers—that collectively signal a strengthening position within the U.S. defense and homeland-security ecosystem.
Border-Security Demonstrations Underscore Increasing Homeland-Security Demand
A major milestone in November 2025 showcased Draganfly’s capabilities in one of the most challenging operational environments in North America. During the Cochise County Drone Summit, held November 16–17, the company executed live mission demonstrations of its Outrider™ Border Drone alongside the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.
The Outrider™, a North American–built, NDAA-compliant platform, successfully performed surveillance, emergency-response support, apprehension assistance, and secure communications operations along rugged sections of the U.S.–Mexico border. With an endurance of up to seven hours, payload capacity of up to 100 pounds, and compatibility with AI-enabled imaging and logistics accessories, the Outrider system demonstrated its suitability for mission-critical border environments.
Federal, State, local, and military observers attended the summit, generating multi-agency procurement interest. According to Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell, the demonstration “validated system performance in one of the most challenging operating environments in North America,” reinforcing Draganfly’s role as a trusted domestic supplier for border-security agencies seeking NDAA-compliant solutions.
The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office—already known for deploying high-resolution camera networks, mobile sensors, and ground-surveillance radar—has become a model for integrated border technology. Its collaboration with Draganfly highlights the company’s ability to support technology-driven homeland-security strategies.
Strategic U.S. Defense Partnership Strengthens Federal Alignment
In October 2025, Draganfly executed a formal partnership agreement with Global Ordnance, a U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) prime contractor headquartered in Florida. Under the agreement, Global Ordnance will serve as a defense partner for Draganfly’s unmanned-systems portfolio.
The partnership supports integration of Draganfly platforms into U.S. and allied defense programs, expands domestic manufacturing pathways, and enhances supply-chain responsiveness—key priorities as the U.S. shifts procurement toward sovereign and NDAA-compliant providers.
This agreement builds on prior Department of Defense engagement, including the adoption of Draganfly’s Commander 3XL and Flex FPV tactical platforms by branches of the U.S. military.
Manufacturing Expansion and Military Deployment Initiatives
Draganfly’s U.S. manufacturing expansion, announced in August 2025, is designed to meet growing demand for American-made drone systems. Through AS9100- and ISO9001-certified partners, the company is establishing production redundancy, rapid output capabilities, and mission-critical support consistent with U.S. defense sourcing policies.
This foundation supported a significant milestone in September 2025, when the U.S. Army selected Draganfly to supply Flex FPV drone systems. Under the contract, Draganfly will:
- Deliver high-performance FPV units tailored for tactical operations
- Embed on-site manufacturing within overseas U.S. Forces facilities
- Provide flight, assembly, and sustainment training
- Manage NDAA-compliant logistics to reduce timelines and enhance operational control
This combination of deployment, embedded production, and training aligns with military modernization initiatives emphasizing rapid, field-level adaptability.
Commercial Scale-Up: Repeat Orders from Fortune 50 Telecommunications Provider
Beyond defense, Draganfly’s Commander 3XL platform continues to gain traction in critical-infrastructure markets. In November 2025, the company secured a second major purchase order from a Fortune 50 telecommunications company.
The order includes multiple Commander 3XL units integrated with the USaS LEAP® tether system—an architecture designed for continuous power, high-bandwidth data connectivity, and persistent aerial communications. These systems support emergency response, network restoration, and post-disaster telecommunications operations.
The repeat order signals both customer confidence and growing enterprise adoption of NDAA-compliant Heavy Lift platforms.
Channel Expansion and Autonomous Innovation
Draganfly’s market reach broadened in October 2025 through a value-added reseller (VAR) partnership with Drone Nerds—one of the largest drone integrators in the United States. The agreement includes sales, integration, training, and technical support for Draganfly’s full NDAA-compliant product family.
Draganfly also announced a collaboration with Palladyne AI to integrate the Palladyne™ Pilot autonomy suite, enabling:
- Multi-agent swarm operations
- Real-time sensor fusion
- AI-enabled tracking and classification
- Collaborative autonomous mission execution
These capabilities support evolving defense requirements for multi-domain autonomous systems.
Mission-Ready Technology Portfolio Supporting Multi-Domain Use Cases
Across its portfolio—Commander 3XL, Flex FPV, Apex, Heavy Lift systems, and the Outrider Border Drone—Draganfly emphasizes modularity, high durability, and mission adaptability.
Recent initiatives demonstrate the breadth of applications:
- Border Security: Outrider™ platform validated in live federal, state, and military demonstrations
- Defense: Flex FPV deployments and Commander 3XL adoption across U.S. defense programs
- Telecommunications: Commander 3XL + LEAP® tether used for persistent airborne communications
- Humanitarian & Public Safety: Collaboration with Autonome Labs on aerial mine and route-clearance systems through the M.A.G.I.C. framework
These developments highlight the company’s ability to meet disparate requirements across defense, homeland security, emergency response, and industrial markets.
Closing Outlook
Draganfly’s recent developments—multi-agency border-security validation, expanded defense partnerships, increased U.S. production capacity, enterprise repeat orders, and new autonomy integrations—collectively represent one of the company’s strongest periods of strategic advancement.
With deepening alignment to U.S. procurement priorities, proven NDAA-compliant manufacturing, and a mission-ready portfolio serving both national-security and critical-infrastructure needs, Draganfly is positioned for expanded participation across defense, public-safety, and homeland-security markets.
Its continued execution in manufacturing scale-up, platform development, and strategic collaboration underscores a rising role within the North American drone-technology landscape.
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