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Draganfly wins FAA exemption for heavy-lift drone over 55 pounds

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:31:38 -0400

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration has granted the company a Section 44807 Special Authority exemption for its Heavy Lift drone platform, allowing commercial operations at maximum takeoff weights exceeding the standard 55-pound limit set under FAA Part 107.

The exemption permits Draganfly and authorized commercial operators to fly the Heavy Lift platform in U.S. national airspace. According to the company, the FAA's Section 44807 evaluation process requires validation of aircraft airworthiness, fail-safe engineering, risk mitigation protocols, and operational safety standards.

The approval covers use cases including cargo delivery, disaster relief supply distribution, specialized sensor deployments, infrastructure inspection,

Draganfly Secures Milestone FAA Section 44807 Exemption for Heavy Lift Drone Platform, Unlocking Commercial Operations Over 55 Pounds in U.S. Airspace

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400

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

Tampa, Florida, Sept. 01, 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 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Section 44807 Special Authority for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) exemption for its Heavy Lift drone platform.

This landmark regulatory approval permits Draganfly and authorized commercial operators to operate the Heavy Lift platform at

Draganfly Secures Milestone FAA Section 44807 Exemption for Heavy Lift Drone Platform, Unlocking Commercial Operations Over 55 Pounds in U.S. Airspace

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:30:00 -0400

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

This landmark regulatory approval permits Draganfly and authorized commercial operators to operate the Heavy Lift platform at

Draganfly Inc (DPRO) 79K contracts of October 6 calls trade, share price up 20.8%

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:12:39 -0400

Draganfly Inc (NASDAQ: DPRO) 30-day option implied volatility is at 114; compared to its 52-week of 79 to 151 with a focus on 79K contracts of October 6 calls as share price up 20.8%.

Increasing unusual option volume: TRVI DKS FNGR PCG RSI CTVA EIX DPRO

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:09:04 -0400

Increasing unusual option volume: TRVI DKS FNGR PCG RSI CTVA EIX DPRO

Form 6-K Draganfly Inc. For: Aug 25

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:51:00 -0400

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Form 6-K Draganfly Inc. For: Aug 25

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:51:00 -0400

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Draganfly names retired Marine general as U.S. defense unit president

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:30:39 -0400

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) has appointed Brigadier General AJ Pasagian, USMC (Ret'd), as President of Draganfly Defense USA, according to a company statement.

Pasagian will oversee Draganfly's U.S. defense operations, with responsibilities that include advancing growth initiatives, managing government and industry relationships, and expanding the company's operational presence in the unmanned systems market.

Pasagian served in the United States Marine Corps for more than 35 years. From 2018 to 2022, he served as Commanding General of Marine Corps Systems Command, where he held acquisition decision authority over more than 450 ground and information technology programs and led an

Draganfly Appoints Brigadier General AJ Pasagian USMC (Ret’d) as President of Draganfly Defense USA Operations

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400

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

Tampa, FL., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning, industry-leading drone solutions and systems developer, today announced the appointment of Brigadier General AJ Pasagian, USMC (Ret’d), as President of Draganfly Defense USA.

In this role, Pasagian will oversee Draganfly’s Defense USA operations in support of the Company’s continued expansion across the United States. His responsibilities will include advancing strategic growth

Draganfly Appoints Brigadier General AJ Pasagian USMC (Ret’d) as President of Draganfly Defense USA Operations

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:30:00 -0400

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

Form SCHEDULE 13G/A Draganfly Inc. Filed by: CITADEL ADVISORS LLC

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:06:00 -0400

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Form SCHEDULE 13G/A Draganfly Inc. Filed by: CITADEL ADVISORS LLC

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:06:00 -0400

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Form SCHEDULE 13G/A Draganfly Inc. Filed by: CVI Investments, Inc.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:43:00 -0400

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Form SCHEDULE 13G/A Draganfly Inc. Filed by: CVI Investments, Inc.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:43:00 -0400

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The $100-Billion Drone Services Opportunity Is Becoming the Next Billion-Dollar Technology Boom