Draganfly Inc. said on Aug. 28, 2026, that it was selected as a qualified supplier under the Government of Canada's Defence Drone Initiative Marketplace. The company qualified across all five capability streams: UxS and Counter-UxS Systems; C2, Communications, Data, EW and Cyber Systems; Integration, Interoperability and Engineering Services; Test, Evaluation and Training; and Innovation and Experimentation.
The Defence Drone Initiative was launched in July 2026 as part of Canada's broader defence procurement framework. The Government of Canada has outlined plans to invest approximately $180 billion in direct defence procurement over the next decade, including $105 million over three years for a national Drone Innovation Hub under its Defence Industrial Strategy.
Draganfly said it demonstrated capabilities to members of the Canadian Armed Forces at Area X.O in Ottawa. The company's defence portfolio includes the Flex FPV tactical system, Apex tactical ISR platform, Commander 3XL, Heavy Lift systems and longer-range autonomous platforms.
Draganfly also said it participated earlier this year in the Canadian Army's Collaborative Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Working Group under MINERVA. The initiative involves the Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of National Defence and Defence Investment Agency.
Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly, said the company has spent more than 25 years developing drone technology in Canada and that the opportunity for Canadian-developed systems has never been greater.
