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Production / Operations

Draganfly completes Commander, Flex drone demos

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Sep 03, 2025 · 17:10 DPRO · 6.50 Draganfly Inc
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Executive Summary

  • Draganfly Inc. successfully conducted operational demonstrations of its Commander 3XL and Flex FPV drone systems at the U.S. Department of Defense’s T-REX 24-2 military technology exercise held at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
  • Draganfly was one of only four companies invited to perform live FPV demonstrations, showcasing its technology in a realistic, multidomain operational environment organized by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defence for Research and Engineering.
  • The company highlighted its status as a rare Category 1 and Category 2 domestic drone manufacturer capable of fielding interoperable, modular, and payload-agnostic systems that can adapt rapidly to mission needs through end-user integration and infield repair capabilities.

Key Details

  • Event: T-REX 24-2 (Technology Readiness Exercise 24-2).
  • Location: Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
  • Dates: August 19 to August 28, 2024.
  • Partners: MMS Products (partner provider).
  • Platforms Demonstrated:
    • Commander 3XL UAS: Deployed multiple third-party products using its universal tactical multidrop payload system, acting as a force multiplier.
    • Flex FPV Recon Drone: Demonstrated ultralow-latency, close-quarters aerial intelligence in GPS-denied and constrained environments; used for live over-the-shoulder support and target acquisition for allied forces in simulated operations.
  • Strategic Positioning: Draganfly is identified as one of the few domestic manufacturers with Category 1 and Category 2 status, offering a family of systems (Flex FPV, Apex, Commander, Heavy Lift) that are interoperable, modular, and payload-agnostic.
  • Broader Context: These platforms are being deployed in collaboration with NATO-aligned defense partners to support multiple mission profiles.
  • Previous Relevant Projects:
    • Development of tactical logistics payload systems for defense prime contractors.
    • Creation of landmine detection drones in collaboration with SafeLane Global.
    • Deployment of medical delivery drones for front-line emergency response in conflict and disaster zones.

Notable Quotes

  • "T-REX 24-2 was an important validation of our UAV systems under operational stress," said Cameron Chell, chief executive officer of Draganfly. "Our Commander 3XL and Flex FPV drones showcased the critical versatility and survivability that modern missions demand."
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