Orlando, FL, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning Unmanned Systems Developer and capabilities integrator, today announced with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) the launch of the IACLEA national Campus Drone Implementation & Readiness Program for colleges and universities across the United States.

The initiative is designed to enable campus public safety departments to stand up compliant, trusted drone programs that improve response to critical incidents, enhance everyday situational awareness, and build community trust, while aligning with recent U.S. federal actions to grow the domestic drone industrial base and encourage the use of secure, domestically manufactured UAS platforms.

Against this backdrop, the Draganfly IACLEA program provides higher education with a clear, turnkey path to align campus drone and counter-drone operations with emerging security capabilities and threats while staying in lockstep with evolving federal and state requirements.

“Campus safety is under more pressure than ever; active shooters, political violence, severe weather, and malicious drone activity are no longer abstract risks,” said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. “At the same time, Washington is signaling that agencies need to move rapidly toward trusted U.S.-manufactured drone and counter drone solutions. Through this selection of Draganfly by IACLEA, we’re giving campuses a practical, fully supported way to build drone programs that protect students, respect privacy, and keep pace with these new expectations.”

“Campus leaders have been very clear: they want the benefits of drone technology without compromising on compliance, privacy, or community trust,” said Paul Cell, Executive Director of IACLEA. “This program delivers a standard, IACLEA-backed framework, policy, training, equipment guidance, and ongoing support, so agencies don’t have to experiment on their own or stitch together one-off solutions. It’s a roadmap built specifically for the realities of higher education.”

Cell added, “Following a rigorous and highly competitive evaluation process, IACLEA selected Draganfly as its strategic partner for this initiative. The company has consistently demonstrated its value to the public safety community and has earned the respect and confidence of law enforcement agencies and professional police associations across North America. This collaboration represents an unprecedented step for IACLEA, the first initiative of its kind to provide member institutions with a comprehensive, association-endorsed pathway for the responsible implementation of drone technology on campus. We are proud to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to professionalism, innovation, and public trust.”

Campus Drone Program at a Glance

The IACLEA Campus Drone Implementation & Readiness Program powered by Draganfly is built around three core pillars:

• Policy & Governance – FAA-aligned policies, privacy and data guidelines, and clear governance structures tailored to campus environments.
  
• Training & Credentialing – Tiered training from introductory UAS concepts and Part 107 preparation through advanced campus-specific operations, with IACLEA-backed credentialing.
  
• Equipment & Support – Guidance on right-sized fleets using Draganfly platforms, flexible acquisition options, and ongoing technical and operational support.
  
  

Full program details, course outlines, and enrollment information will be available on a dedicated landing page at https://draganfly.com/campus-drone/.

About Draganfly

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) is a leader in cutting-edge drone solutions and software that are transforming industries and serving stakeholders globally. Recognized for innovation and excellence for over 25 years, Draganfly is an award-winning Original Equipment Manufacturer and technology integrator to the public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The Company is driven by passion, ingenuity, and a mission to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to customers worldwide, saving time, money, and lives.

About IACLEA

The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) is the leading authority for campus public safety, representing campus police chiefs, public safety directors, officers, and security personnel around the world. IACLEA provides training, advocacy, standards, and peer support to strengthen safety and security across higher education.

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