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Draganfly and Autonome to Highlight Landmine Route Clearance Technology at Countering Explosives Conference

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Sep 16, 2025 · 07:15 DPRO · 7.18 Draganfly Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Draganfly Inc. announced it will attend the Countering Explosives Conference hosted by Defence iQ to showcase progress on its M.A.G.I.C. (Mine and Ground Integrated Clearance) system.
  • The M.A.G.I.C. system is integrated with Draganfly’s Heavy Lift UAV and was developed through a strategic teaming agreement with Autonome Labs announced in May 2025.
  • The solution is designed to modernize mine and route clearance operations, offering enhanced safety, efficiency, and precision for aerial demining in post-conflict regions.

Key Details

  • Event Attendance: Draganfly will attend the Countering Explosives Conference hosted by Defence iQ.
  • Product Showcase: The company will highlight the M.A.G.I.C. system, which is integrated on Draganfly’s Heavy Lift UAV.
  • Strategic Agreement: This announcement builds on a strategic teaming agreement dated May 1, 2025, between Draganfly and Autonome Labs.
  • Technology Integration: The partnership pairs Draganfly’s Heavy Lift drone platform with Autonome’s mesh-based M.A.G.I.C. system to deliver aerial demining solutions.
  • Timeline: Initial integration and testing are planned for 2025, with pilot deployments expected in post-conflict regions later in the year.
  • System Advantages:
    • Enhanced Safety: Operators remain under cover while the UAV executes payload delivery.
    • Efficiency & Speed: Rapid deployment and reloads accelerate operational tempo.
    • Precision & Accuracy: Pinpoint laydown ensures reliable, repeatable results.
    • Versatility & Adaptability: Scalable design for day/night operations across varied terrain.
    • GPS-Denied Resilience: Features non-GNSS navigation options and live video feeds to command posts.

Notable Quotes

  • “Minefields stop movement and cost lives. Traditional clearance is slow, dangerous, and manpower-intensive,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “By working with Autonome Labs, we’re showing how M.A.G.I.C., integrated with Draganfly’s Heavy Lift UAV, provides a cost-effective, mission-ready solution that protects personnel and accelerates mobility.”
Read the original news release →

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