DPRO

KTOS and DPRO are benefiting from rising demand for unmanned systems, with distinct growth strategies shaping their investment cases.

Ondas is acquiring three defense technology businesses for $56 million, adding AI sensing, resilient communications and GPS-independent capabilities.

Draganfly remains a speculative buy despite lagging revenue growth and underperformance relative to drone industry peers. DPRO's operating expenses surged threefold to $16.1M, now six times revenues, raising concerns about management discipline and capital allocation. Recent contract wins, including DEVCOM and a Canadian government order, offer potential for significant future revenue but remain unproven.

Draganfly is expanding secure-drone capabilities as demand grows for domestic systems, with defense wins, partnerships and rising sales.

Initial contract includes 100 Low-Cost Tactical ISR UAS systems, with options for Canadian Armed Forces to acquire up to 4,900 additional systems

Former Royal Canadian Air Force senior leader brings 29 years of operational, NORAD, NATO and unmanned systems experience to Draganfly's growing Canadian defence business Ottawa, ON, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced the appointment of Colonel (Ret'd) Kevin Leblond as Vice-President, Canadian Defence and Security, where he will lead the Company's Canadian military initiatives.

Selection as a Qualified Supplier Deepens Draganfly's Role Within Canada's Revamped Defence Procurement Ecosystem, as Government Plans $180 Billion in Defence Procurement Over the Next Decade Ottawa, ON, Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced that it has been selected as a Qualified Supplier under the Government of Canada's Defence Drone Initiative (“DDI”) Marketplace as of August 28, 2026, with qualification across all five capability streams of the DDI Marketplace.

A surge in call option volume recently triggered a repricing of drone manufacturer Draganfly Inc. NASDAQ: DPRO. Often, sudden spikes in derivatives markets stem from retail speculation or fleeting rumors.

Special Governmental Approval Validates Advanced Safety Architecture and Clears the Path for Critical Heavy-Payload Defense, Industrial, and Emergency Response Deployments

Appointment reinforces Draganfly's U.S. leadership as the Company responds to increasing demand for its defense and security products and services