Draganfly

What Draganfly does

Draganfly Innovations Inc. (NASDAQ:DPRO) is a Canadian-founded unmanned aerial vehicle company headquartered in Vancouver that has operated in the UAV sector since 1998. The company designs and manufactures a portfolio of NDAA-compliant multi-rotor drones (Commander 3XL, Apex, Heavy Lift, SOTEN), a first-person-view tactical system (Flex FPV), a fixed-wing platform acquired in 2026 (Orca via Skip Dynamix), advanced EO/IR payload systems under the Draganfly Blitz line, ground robotics, sensors, and proprietary control software. It sells to U.S. and NATO-aligned defense and government customers, public safety agencies (police, fire, HAZMAT), and selected commercial verticals including agriculture, energy, insurance, and humanitarian operations.

The business model combines hardware sales of drone platforms and payloads with professional services including custom engineering, flight services for mapping and surveying, and contract engineering for defense clients. Pricing is custom enterprise quote-based with multi-year contracts and is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales to government and defense buyers, supplemented by value-added resellers (Drone Nerds), an exclusive Canadian distribution partnership with ACSL for the SOTEN platform, and a strategic channel partnership with IACLEA for U.S. campus security. Customer engagement is anchored by participation in defense industry events such as AUSA 2025 and SOF Week 2026 and supported by an active press release cadence through GlobeNewswire.

Revenue is concentrated and small in absolute terms, with FY2025 revenue of approximately $7.73M (17.8% YoY growth) and Q1 2026 revenue of $2.31M (49.4% YoY growth). Named customers include U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (via DelMar Aerospace), DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (counter-UAS development with F4 Defense), U.S. Department of War units, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the Canadian Army, and IACLEA member institutions. A $50M registered direct offering in February 2026 lifted the cash balance to $147.3M by quarter-end, providing runway for continued product development, tuck-in M&A, and pursuit of larger Department of War and NATO-aligned programs.

Name

Draganfly

Legal name

Draganfly Innovations Inc.

Website

https://draganfly.com/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Draganfly is a Canadian-founded, NASDAQ-listed UAV manufacturer of NDAA-compliant multi-rotor, fixed-wing, and FPV drone systems, EO/IR payloads, and software, selling primarily to U.S. and NATO-aligned defense, government, and public safety customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Drones (UAV/UAS)

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMABAMAC

Military Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) & Autonomous Aerial Platforms

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Military Aerospace Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMABAIAG

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) & Autonomous Platforms

SECONDARYIMABAIAB

Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aircraft (UAV)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) & Autonomous Platforms

SECONDARYIMABAAAH

Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aircraft Manufacturing (Fixed-Wing)

SECONDARYCRACAHAL

Drone Parts, Batteries & Accessories Retail

Consumer Products & Retail/Consumer Electronics & Appliances Retail/Photography, Video & Drones Retail

Keywords

• UAV drone systems
• Commercial drone hardware
• Aerial sensor payloads
• Defense drone solutions
• Autonomous flight software

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Drone Hardware Sales: Sale of UAV platforms including Commander 3XL, Flex FPV, Heavy Lift drones, and related drone systems to military, government, and enterprise customers.
2. Software and AI Systems: Software solutions, AI-enabled autonomy, and sensor integration technology for drone operations.
3. Professional Services: Custom engineering, training, drone services including mapping, surveying, and data collection for government and enterprise customers.
4. Payload and Sensor Sales: Sale of payloads, sensors, and gimbal systems including the Draganfly Blitz product line.
5. Contract Engineering: Custom technical solutions for defense, government, and enterprise clients including prototyping, designing, and engineering services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Draganfly designs, manufactures, and sells unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and related hardware, software, sensors, and flight services. Its portfolio spans multi-rotor and fixed-wing drones, first-person-view (FPV) tactical systems, EO/IR payloads and gimbals, counter-UAS platforms, and proprietary control and AI software, sold primarily to defense, government, public safety, and enterprise customers.

Product overview

Draganfly is a drone solutions company offering an integrated portfolio of UAV hardware, software, sensors, and services. The core product lineup spans multiple drone form factors including the Soten compact quadcopter, Apex and Commander 3XL multi-rotor platforms, and the Heavy Lift Drone for industrial applications. The product portfolio includes the Flex FPV tactical drone system for defense operations, the Starling X.2 aerial display platform, and proprietary control software. Recent additions through the Draganfly Blitz brand include advanced EO/IR gimbal payloads (Spectrum 300, 800, 1650LR) with metalens technology for defense ISR applications. The acquired Orca fixed-wing platform from Skip Dynamix extends capabilities with long-range, hand-launchable systems. The company also offers the Precision Delivery System for aerial logistics and comprehensive payloads and sensors for various mission profiles. Draganfly serves defense, government, public safety, agriculture, and industrial sectors with both hardware platforms and supporting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Draganfly Blitz: Advanced optical payload platform featuring NDAA-compliant integrated gimbal systems including Spectrum 300, Spectrum 800, and Spectrum 1650LR models for defense ISR, tactical reconnaissance, and security operations.
• Commander 3XL
• Flex FPV
• Apex
• Soten
• Starling X.2

Products and services

• Soten Compact Quadcopter
• Draganfly Apex
• Commander 3XL
• Heavy Lift Drone
• Flex FPV System
• Starling X.2
• Orca Fixed-Wing Drone
• Outrider Southern Border Multi-Mission Drone
• Draganfly Blitz Payload Platform
• Precision Delivery System
• Payloads and Sensors
• Draganfly Control Software
• Counter-UAS Platform
• Custom Engineering Services
• Flight Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 49.4% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Draganfly selected as strategic partner for IACLEA's national Campus Drone Implementation & Readiness Program targeting colleges and universities across the United States. The program provides policy guidance, training, credentialing, and equipment support for campus public safety drone operations.
• Skip Dynamix CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Acquisition completed for up to $7.525 million, adding Skip Dynamix's Orca fixed-wing drone platform to Draganfly's defense portfolio with long-range, hand-launchable capabilities.
• F4 Defense InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2026Development contract with DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to create a modular, multi-layered counter-unmanned aircraft system platform combining Draganfly's tethered aerial platform with AI-enabled targeting and coordinated electronic and kinetic drone defeat capabilities.
• Blitz TechnologiescoreTechnology or Integration · 19 May 2026Partnership for Draganfly Blitz payload platform - exclusive integrator and distributor for North America and broader Americas market of advanced EO/IR payloads and stabilized gimbal systems.
• ACSLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 May 2026Exclusive master distributor agreement making Draganfly the sole Canadian partner for ACSL's SOTEN drone platform. Includes technology integrations enabling cross-platform interoperability with shared swappable payloads and TAITEN ground control station.
• Palladyne AIcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 March 2026Integration milestone for SwarmOS platform across Draganfly's drone components, enabling autonomous drone swarm capabilities validated through flight simulation for defense applications.
• DelMar AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Strategic training partnership providing Draganfly Flex FPV drones and advanced training to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command units, with first training cohort at Camp Pendleton facility.
• Drone NerdsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 October 2025Official value-added reseller of Draganfly's NDAA-compliant drone systems expanding market reach in public safety, enterprise, and defense sectors.
• Defense Prime Global OrdnanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership showcasing advanced drone systems at AUSA 2025 defense event in Washington, DC.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a broad incumbent aerospace and defense prime with UAS, ISR, and integrated mission systems capabilities, including counter-UAS and tactical drone programs. It overlaps with Draganfly in defense procurement, ISR payloads, and allied modernization initiatives.
• Teledyne FLIR Defense: Teledyne FLIR is a broad incumbent in drone payloads, imaging systems, and integrated small UAS (Black Hornet, SkyRanger) for defense and public safety. It competes with Draganfly in tactical reconnaissance drones and EO/IR payload integration for defense ISR missions.
• Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman is a broad incumbent defense prime with major UAS programs (Global Hawk, MQ-4C Triton) and counter-UAS capabilities. While operating at a much larger scale, it competes for U.S. Department of Defense UAS program funding that smaller vendors like Draganfly also target.

Direct peers

• Parrot SA: Parrot is a European drone manufacturer with NDAA-relevant short-range reconnaissance drones (e.g., ANAFI) and defense market exposure through its defense subsidiary. It competes with Draganfly in NDAA-compliant tactical UAS for European military and public safety customers.
• AeroVironment: AeroVironment is the closest direct peer to Draganfly in the small tactical unmanned aircraft systems (SUAS) market, supplying NDAA-compliant drones such as Puma, Raven, and Switchblade to the U.S. military and allied forces. Both companies compete for tactical reconnaissance, defense procurement, and payload-integrated UAS contracts.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Kratos is a direct peer in military UAS and target drone systems, offering tactical jet UAVs and high-performance unmanned platforms to U.S. and allied defense customers. Both companies target the same defense procurement programs in tactical and expendable UAS categories.
• Red Cat Holdings: Red Cat, owner of Teal Drones, is a direct peer in NDAA-compliant small tactical drones for military and public safety, including the Teal 2 platform. Both companies target U.S. Army SOF, border security, and NATO-aligned defense customers with similar price points and product positioning.

Emerging players

• Shield AI: Shield AI is an emerging peer in AI-enabled autonomous defense UAS, particularly the V-BAT vertical takeoff and Hivemind autonomy software. It overlaps with Draganfly in counter-UAS, autonomous swarm operations, and AI-piloted defense platforms, competing for similar DoD program funding.
• Skydio: Skydio is an emerging peer in autonomous small UAS for defense and commercial markets, including the Skydio X10 and DoD Short Range Reconnaissance program award. It overlaps with Draganfly in autonomous drone capabilities, NDAA-compliant products, and defense/public safety vertical sales.
• Anduril Industries: Anduril is an emerging defense technology peer with rapidly expanding UAS, counter-UAS (Roadrunner, Bolt), and autonomous systems capabilities targeting U.S. Department of Defense and allied customers. Both companies compete in counter-UAS and AI-enabled autonomous drone categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds10 records

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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