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Draganfly Selected by U.S. Army to Supply Flex FPV Drone Systems

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Sep 30, 2025 · 07:15 DPRO · 9.57 Draganfly Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Draganfly Inc. was selected by the U.S. Army to supply Flex FPV drone systems and establish on‑site manufacturing at overseas U.S. Forces facilities.
  • The agreement includes delivery of drones, training for flight and manufacturing, and logistics management to ensure a secure, NDAA‑compliant supply chain.
  • This contract represents a strategic milestone that enhances the Army’s forward‑deployed drone capabilities and reduces logistical vulnerabilities.

Key Details

  • Contract Scope: Delivery of Flex FPV drones designed for high‑performance operations; establishment of on‑site manufacturing capability within overseas U.S. Forces facilities.
  • Services Provided: Flight training, manufacturing training, logistics management, and secure supply‑chain oversight compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
  • Strategic Impact: Accelerates deployment timelines, reduces supply‑chain risks, and supports decentralized, agile innovation for forward‑deployed forces.
  • Operational Context: Highlights from recent U.S. Army exercises (Swift Response 2025 in Lithuania) demonstrating the importance of FPV technology; first air‑to‑air kill with an armed FPV drone executed in August 2025.
  • Company Statement: Cameron Chell, President & CEO, emphasized the partnership’s role in reinforcing operational agility and sustainment for front‑line troops.

Notable Quotes

“We are honored to support the U.S. Army as it moves critical drone capabilities closer to front lines,” said Cameron Chell, President & CEO of Draganfly. “By combining advanced Flex FPV Drone systems, embedded manufacturing, training and secure logistics, we are helping reinforce operational agility and sustainment for forward‑deployed forces.”

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