Draganfly Wins U.S. Air Force Contract for FPV Drones and Training

Event summary

  • Draganfly Inc. secured a contract to provide Flex FPV drones and training to U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command units, partnering with DelMar Aerospace.
  • Training will commence in mid-February 2026 at DelMar Aerospace's Camp Pendleton UAS range training facility.
  • The Flex FPV drone's modular design allows for rapid transition across operating profiles and payload capacities.
  • DelMar Aerospace will lead instruction delivery, curriculum development, and standards alignment for the training program.

The big picture

This contract underscores the growing importance of modular, adaptable drone technology in military operations. The partnership with DelMar Aerospace highlights a trend toward specialized training programs for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) within defense departments. The strategic significance lies in Draganfly's ability to provide a common training and sustainment baseline, potentially setting a new standard for tactical drone programs.

What we're watching

Execution Risk
How Draganfly will manage the integration of its Flex FPV drones into U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command units.
Market Expansion
Whether this contract will lead to additional defense department contracts for Draganfly.
Technological Adaptability
The pace at which Draganfly can adapt its Flex FPV drone to meet evolving Department of War operational requirements.