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NDAA-Compliant Military Drones, Part Of The Larger Global Military Drone Market, Projected Reach $21 Billion By 2030

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 13, 2025 · 08:50 DPRO · 10.98 Draganfly Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Draganfly Inc. announced a second major purchase order from a Fortune 50 telecommunications company for multiple Commander 3XL drones equipped with USaS’s LEAP® tether system, expanding its NDAA‑compliant heavy‑lift fleet.
  • The release also provides market context for the NDAA‑compliant military drone segment and highlights several concurrent defense industry developments (AeroVironment collaboration, Northrop Grumman CFO appointment, General Dynamics NASSCO ship award, Kratos hypersonic facility progress).

Key Details

  • Draganfly Order:
  • Customer: Unnamed Fortune 50 telecommunications company.
  • Product: Commander 3XL platform integrated with USaS LEAP® tether system (continuous power & high‑bandwidth data).

  • Purpose: Emergency management, post‑disaster telecom support, persistent aerial operations for logistics and first‑responder missions.

  • CEO Quote – Draganfly: “This second order validates the performance and reliability of Draganfly’s NDAA‑compliant Drone Systems for disaster recovery, logistics, and communications support.”

  • USaS CEO Quote: Emphasized LEAP® tethered system’s capability to provide extended‑duration aerial assets for secure communication links.

  • Market Context (Grand View Research):

  • Global military drone market valued at ~$15.23 bn in 2024; projected >$21.81 bn by 2030.
  • NDAA compliance drives demand as U.S. government restricts drones from certain foreign sources.

  • Technological advances (sensor suites, 5G integration) and cost‑effectiveness boost adoption across ISR, logistics, and precision strike missions.

  • Additional Industry Updates:

  • AeroVironment – Collaboration with OpenJAUS to integrate JAUS standard into AV_Halo™ Command software platform.
  • Northrop Grumman – Board elected John Greene as CFO effective Jan 7 2026; succeeding Ken Crews (departing Feb 20 2026).
  • General Dynamics NASSCO – Awarded $1.7 bn contract for construction of T‑AO 215 & T‑AO 216 fleet replenishment oilers (part of an eight‑ship Navy program).
  • Kratos Defense – Indiana Payload Integration Facility for hypersonic systems on track to be fully mission capable by end‑2026; estimated cost >$50 m.

Notable Quotes

  • “By integrating USaS’s tether technology, we’re able to deliver a solution that provides continuous flight capability for missions demanding persistent coverage and secure communication links.” – Cameron Chell, President & CEO, Draganfly
  • “Our LEAP® tethered system was built for agencies and operators who require extended‑duration aerial assets.” – Paul Corry, CEO, USaS

The release contains forward‑looking statements; readers should conduct their own due diligence.

Read the original news release →

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