Shares of Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ:DPRO) rose approximately 10% on Monday following the announcement that the drone developer will provide its Flex FPV unmanned aircraft and training services to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command units. The work will be executed in collaboration with DelMar Aerospace Corporation.
Under the agreement, Draganfly will supply its modular Flex FPV drones and support a training program for Special Operations personnel. Instruction will cover First Person View UAS operations, including assembly, repair, flight operations and advanced mission planning. Training is to be conducted at DelMar Aerospace’s UAS range at Camp Pendleton, and the first cohort of trainees is scheduled to begin in mid-February.
The Flex FPV platform is described by the company as a modular system engineered to address changing operational needs. Its design permits rapid reconfiguration across a range of operating profiles and payload setups within a single airframe, enabling flexibility for varied mission requirements.
"Our shared focus is on readiness and combat capability," said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. "Partnering with DelMar Aerospace helps ensure operators are training on systems and tactics designed for real-world conditions, with the Flex’s modularity and reliability required to adapt as missions and threats evolve."
DelMar Aerospace will manage the instructional component of the program, taking the lead on curriculum development, standards alignment and delivery of classroom and range-based instruction. Stanley Springer, DelMar Aerospace’s Chief Operating Officer, said the partnership is oriented around "developing operators who are prepared to employ uncrewed systems effectively in demanding environments."
The announcement did not include specific financial terms or additional operational details about the contract. No further schedule beyond the mid-February start for the first cohort was provided in the release.
As described by the companies involved, the arrangement pairs Draganfly’s modular drone hardware with DelMar’s experience in UAS training for government operators. The programme is positioned to combine platform adaptability with mission-focused instruction tailored for Special Operations use.