- Draganfly (CSE:DPRO) made a significant investment in DoD Solution to support the deployment of advanced autonomy technology for unmanned systems
- DoD Solution’s AURA AI platform enables navigation, tracking, and guidance functions even when GPS or communications are disrupted
- Cameron Chell will join DoD Solution’s board as the company scales production, enhances AI capabilities, and pursues U.S. compliance requirements
- Draganfly stock (CSE:DPRO) last traded at C$5.95
Draganfly (CSE:DPRO) has made an investment in defence technology company DoD Solution, an Estonian-Ukrainian firm specializing in autonomy systems for unmanned platforms.
The investment is intended to support the accelerated deployment of advanced onboard autonomy technologies for drones and other unmanned systems across global markets. DoD Solution’s flagship AURA AI platform combines its AURA SBC onboard computer with AURA OS, a software suite designed to enable navigation, target recognition, tracking, and terminal guidance in environments where GPS signals or communications may be disrupted.
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According to Draganfly, the technology is designed for use across a range of unmanned platforms, including first-person-view (FPV) drones, interceptor systems, and fixed-wing aircraft. The company said the investment aligns with its strategy of adopting and integrating technologies that have demonstrated effectiveness in demanding operational environments.
As part of the transaction, Draganfly chief executive officer Cameron Chell will join DoD Solution’s board of directors. The companies said his involvement is expected to support the integration and distribution of DoD Solution’s technology across various commercial and defence applications.
“An advanced autonomy solution that can work across different unmanned systems and operational environments provides an inherent capability advantage,” DoD Solution’s chief executive, Roman Hapachylo, explained in a news statement. “AURA AI is designed to enable easy integration and scalability, serving as an expandable platform that supports increasingly demanding onboard applications. Draganfly is a strong partner in helping us ensure we can be testing, proving and deploying our innovations at the speed our users need.”
DoD Solution plans to use the financing to scale production of its next-generation AURA SBC hardware, further develop AURA OS and onboard artificial intelligence capabilities, expand integrations with unmanned platforms, and advance compliance with U.S. National Defense Authorization Act requirements.
Founded as an Estonian-Ukrainian defence technology company, DoD Solution focuses on developing onboard computing and autonomy systems that enable unmanned platforms to operate in contested and communications-denied environments. The company’s AURA AI platform combines onboard hardware and software to support autonomous capabilities in a variety of mission profiles.
Draganfly Inc. is a Canadian developer of drone systems and autonomous solutions.
Draganfly stock (CSE:DPRO) closed trading 8.04% lower at C$5.95 and has lost 37.70% since the year began.
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