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Draganfly launches optical payload line with Blitz Technologies

May 19, 2026 8:33 AM

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced the launch of its Draganfly Blitz payload platform, a family of electro-optical and infrared payloads and stabilized gimbal systems developed through a partnership with Blitz Technologies.

Under the agreement, Draganfly will serve as the exclusive integrator, distributor, and commercialization partner for Blitz Technology across North America and the broader Americas market.

The new payload family includes the Draganfly Blitz Spectrum 300, Spectrum 500, Spectrum 800, and Spectrum 1600LR systems. These systems offer combinations of 4K and Full HD electro-optical imaging, thermal infrared capability, laser rangefinding, and stabilized multi-axis gimbals designed for Group 1-3 unmanned systems.

The compact Spectrum 300 weighs under 300 grams and provides dual EO/IR capability for lightweight platforms. The larger Spectrum 800 and Spectrum 1650LR systems add long-range imaging and laser rangefinding capability for extended surveillance missions.

"Modern conflicts and public safety operations have fundamentally changed the economics of ISR," said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. "Operators will no longer be locked into the existing solutions, but now have access to best-in-class solutions and support."

The systems are designed for defense intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, tactical reconnaissance, search and rescue, border and maritime security, disaster response, infrastructure inspection, and public safety operations.

The Blitz product line is working with Corlens to integrate Corlens Inside technology, described as the first non-germanium, nano-fabricated metalens technology for making payloads smaller and lighter without dependence on rare earth elements.

The Draganfly Blitz payload platform will debut at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, where the company will showcase the systems to military, special operations, government, and allied defense partners.

The information is based on a press release statement from the company.

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