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Draganfly receives purchase order from Fortune 50 co.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Nov 13, 2025 · 18:22 DPRO · 10.10 Draganfly Inc
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Executive Summary

  • Draganfly Inc. has secured a second major purchase order from a Fortune 50 telecommunications company to expand its National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant heavy-lift drone fleet.
  • The order involves the delivery of multiple Commander 3XL platforms integrated with Unmanned Systems & Solutions Inc.'s (USaS) Leap tethered system, designed for persistent aerial operations in emergency management and disaster recovery.
  • The collaboration combines Draganfly’s NDAA-compliant hardware with USaS’s tethered power and high-bandwidth data connectivity to support critical-mission environments, including telecommunications infrastructure restoration and first responder support.

Key Details

  • Customer: A Fortune 50 telecommunications company.
  • Product: Multiple units of the Commander 3XL heavy-lift drone platform.
  • Integration: The drones are integrated with Unmanned Systems & Solutions Inc.'s (USaS) Leap tethered system.
  • Key Capabilities:
    • NDAA-compliant heavy-lift drone fleet.
    • Persistent aerial operations via continuous power and high-bandwidth data connectivity.
    • Extended mission endurance and operational resilience.
  • Use Cases: Emergency management, post-disaster telecommunication support, disaster recovery, logistics, communications support, and first responder support in disrupted environments.
  • Strategic Context: This marks the second major order from this specific customer, validating the performance and reliability of the integrated solution for standardized fleet expansion.

Notable Quotes

  • Cameron Chell, President and CEO of Draganfly: "This second order validates the performance and reliability of Draganfly's NDAA-compliant drone systems for disaster recovery, logistics and communications support. 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."
  • Paul Corry, CEO of USaS: "Our Leap tethered system was built for agencies and operators who require extended-duration aerial assets. Partnering with Draganfly allows us to bring this capability to a proven, mission-ready platform and expand the impact of tethered operations in both emergency response and communications maintenance."
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