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  • A branch of the United States Department of Defense selected Draganfly (CSE:DPRO) and its Commander3 XL unmanned aerial vehicle platform to support advanced operational initiatives, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
  • Draganfly specializes in drone solutions, AI-driven software and robotics
  • Draganfly stock is up by 14.17 per cent on the news but has given back 22.21 per cent year-over-year

A branch of the United States Department of Defense selected drone and robotics developer Draganfly (CSE:DPRO) and its Commander3 XL unmanned aerial vehicle platform to support advanced operational initiatives, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

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Draganfly worked with a known prime contractor and met with military stakeholders to ensure the platform was mission-ready, leveraging what Wednesday’s news release describes as its “robust flight performance, modular payload options and mission-specific adaptability,” qualities that make it “a trusted platform for complex defense, security and emergency response operations.”

The Commander 3XL offers a payload of up to 22 pounds, a flight time of up to 50 minutes and a communication range of up to 10 kilometres, boasting one of the most advanced autopilot systems in the world and Blue UAS certification for both government and military applications.

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“This delivery further validates the Commander3 XL’s reliability and versatility for frontline applications,” Cameron Chell, Draganfly’s chief executive officer, said in a statement. “We’re honored to support the DoD’s commitment to autonomous and semi-autonomous multi-mission systems that enhance operational effectiveness.”

About Draganfly

Draganfly specializes in drone solutions, AI-driven software and robotics, offering exposure to a more than 25-year track record serving the public safety, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping and surveying markets.

Draganfly stock (CSE:DPRO) is up by 14.17 per cent on the news trading at C$5.64 as of 11:23 am ET. The stock has given back 22.21 per cent year-over-year. 

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