Draganfly Outrider Border Drone Demonstrates Mission Success on the Southern Border with U.S. Law Enforcement — Drives Multi-Agency Procurement Interest

Tampa Bay, Florida, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), an award-winning developer of drone systems and integrated unmanned aerial solutions, today announced the successful completion of live border-security demonstration missions featuring its Outrider Border Drone platform in partnership with the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office during the Cochise County Drone Summit, held November 16–17, 2025.

The two-day summit brought together a wide range of Federal, State, local, and military stakeholders responsible for border security, public safety, and advanced unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operations. National and local media outlets were on site to capture the live exercises, underscoring the growing public and governmental focus on advancing border-security operations through UAS technology.

Live Mission Demonstrations Validate Outrider Viability

Draganfly systems executed flight missions across complex terrain along the U.S.-Mexico border, demonstrating real-world capabilities in surveillance, emergency response, apprehension support, and secure communications.

The Outrider Border Drone is a North-American-built, NDAA-compliant platform purpose-engineered for rugged, mission-critical border environments. Core specifications include:

• Up to 100 lb payload capacity and up to 7 hours of continuous flight time
• Compatibility with advanced imaging, AI-enabled remote sensing payloads in addition to a variety of Logistics accessories
• Seamless integration with Draganfly’s portfolio of NDAA-compliant systems, including the Flex FPV, Apex, Commander III, and Heavy Lift platforms
  

Multi-Agency Engagement Highlights Commercial Opportunity

The live operations generated strong interest from Federal and State agencies, county and municipal law-enforcement departments, and U.S. military observers. Participants provided direct feedback on the Outrider’s mission-capable design and its compatibility with existing border-management architectures.

“This demonstration validated system performance in one of the most challenging operating environments in North America,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “Seeing multiple agencies experience our platform firsthand reinforces Draganfly’s position as a trusted domestic supplier of UAS technology built to protect lives and secure borders.”

Cochise County: A Model for Innovation in Border Security

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has established itself as a national leader in technology-enabled border operations, deploying high-resolution camera networks, sensor-integrated mobile units, and ground-surveillance radar systems—and now expanding into unmanned aerial systems.