Draganfly Announces Multiple Defense Orders For Heavy Lift And Commander 3XL Drone Platforms Across Light Infantry Divisions

Orders highlight expanding adoption of Draganfly's unmanned systems and growing demand for adaptable, mission-ready defense capabilities

Tampa, FL, Oct. 27, 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 multiple defense sales across multiple Light Infantry Divisions involving its Heavy Lift and Commander 3XL unmanned aircraft platforms, reflecting increasing demand for mission-ready systems designed to support evolving operational requirements.

The Company has secured inaugural sales of its Heavy Lift platform, as well as separate follow-on purchases of its Commander 3XL systems, by an existing U.S. Department of War (DOW) customer currently using Draganfly's Flex platforms.

Utilization of Draganfly’s Heavy Lift platform represents an important step in the adoption of Draganfly's higher-payload unmanned aircraft capabilities within the U.S. defense market. Designed for demanding operational environments, the Heavy Lift platform supports mission-specific payloads and configurations, providing defense operators with a flexible system for applications requiring increased lifting capacity and adaptability.

The Commander 3XL utilization builds on an established DOW relationship supporting expanded intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The Commander 3XL’s will complement the customer's previously purchased Flex systems, supporting ISR as well as a broader range of operational requirements.

Together, these sales demonstrate demand for Draganfly's portfolio of adaptable unmanned systems, from modular, rapidly deployable platforms to larger aircraft capable of supporting more demanding payload and mission requirements.