Mr. Cameron Chell reports

BALKO TECHNOLOGIES ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT WITH DRAGANFLY FOR INTEGRATION OF ADVANCED MODULAR LIDAR DRONE SOLUTIONS; MULTIPLE ORDERS

Draganfly Inc. has been selected as the primary unmanned aircraft system provider by Balko Technologies, an industry-leading company specializing in the design and manufacture of high performance lidar payloads and postprocessing software.

This announcement follows the integration and testing of Balko lidar products on the Draganfly Commander 3XL and Apex UAS, providing Balko customers with a suite of modular lidar and drone platforms supporting a wide variety of performance requirements, budgets and operating scenarios.

Under this agreement, Balko becomes an official distributor of Draganfly's products throughout North America, expanding access to cutting-edge drone technology for industrial, energy and environmental monitoring applications. Since signing the agreement, multiple customers have issued purchase orders for the Draganfly Commander 3XL to be paired with Balko's innovative modular Connectiv lidar sensor with one delivery completed in first quarter.

"Draganfly's mission has always been to deliver world-class UAV solutions tailored to critical applications," said Cameron Chell, president and chief executive officer of Draganfly. "Partnering with Balko enhances our ability to provide customers with advanced aerial mapping and data collection tools, leveraging Balko's robust lidar payloads to further our reach across North America."

"We're excited to be working with Draganfly, a company that shares our commitment to innovation and reliability," said Maude Pelletier, president of Balko Technologies. "Our lidar systems are built for performance and precision, and, when paired with Draganfly's drone platforms, we can unlock even greater capabilities for our shared clients."

About Draganfly Inc.

Draganfly is a pioneer in drone solutions, artificial-intelligence-driven software and robotics. With over 25 years of innovation, Draganfly has been at the forefront of drone technology, providing solutions for public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping and surveying. The company is committed to delivering efficient, reliable and industry-leading technology that helps organizations save time, money and lives.

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