{"id":964578,"date":"2026-05-19T08:34:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/draganfly-launches-draganfly-blitz-advanced-optical-payload-product-line-to-address-growing-demand-for-best-in-class-ndaa-compliant-integrated-gimbal-systems\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T08:34:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:34:30","slug":"draganfly-launches-draganfly-blitz-advanced-optical-payload-product-line-to-address-growing-demand-for-best-in-class-ndaa-compliant-integrated-gimbal-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/draganfly-launches-draganfly-blitz-advanced-optical-payload-product-line-to-address-growing-demand-for-best-in-class-ndaa-compliant-integrated-gimbal-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Draganfly Launches Draganfly Blitz\u2122 Advanced Optical Payload Product Line to Address Growing Demand for Best-in-Class, NDAA-Compliant Integrated Gimbal Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <i>New payload ecosystem positions Draganfly as a next-generation North American provider of high-performance drone optics for defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure markets<\/i>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>Tampa, Florida, May  19, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <\/strong>Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (\u201cDraganfly\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), an award-winning, industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced the launch of the\u00a0<b>Draganfly Blitz<\/b><sup><b>\u2122<\/b><\/sup><b> payload platform<\/b>, a family of advanced electro-optical and infrared (\u201cEO\/IR\u201d) payloads and stabilized gimbal systems developed in partnership with Blitz Technologies.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Under the agreement, Draganfly will serve as the exclusive integrator, distributor, and commercialization partner for Blitz Technology across North America and the broader Americas market.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The launch marks Draganfly\u2019s strategic entry into one of the fastest-growing and most supply-constrained segments of the global unmanned systems industry: mission-critical optical payloads for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (\u201cISR\u201d), tactical overwatch, force protection, and autonomous systems.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The global EO\/IR gimbal and drone payload market is estimated to exceed <b>$12 billion annually by 2030<\/b>, driven by accelerating defense modernization programs, border security requirements, autonomous warfare initiatives, and rapidly expanding demand for drone-based ISR capabilities.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Across North America and allied nations, government agencies and defense operators are increasingly seeking secure, NDAA-aligned alternatives to legacy payload suppliers amid rising geopolitical tensions, extended procurement timelines, and growing operational demand for scalable drone systems.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The Draganfly Blitz platform is designed to meet that demand with:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:12pt;text-align:justify\">lower acquisition costs,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">rapid production scalability,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">reduced delivery timelines,<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align:justify\">modular integration capability,<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:12pt;text-align:justify\">and high-performance optical systems optimized for real-world operational deployment.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cModern conflicts and public safety operations have fundamentally changed the economics of ISR,\u201d said Cameron Chell, CEO of Draganfly. \u201cOperators will no longer be locked into the existing solutions, but now have access to best-in-class solutions and support. This addresses the need across defense, government, and commercial markets for rapidly scalable, deployable, and mission-ready integrated optical platforms that can be fielded quickly and affordably across large autonomous fleets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDraganfly Blitz is designed to address that market reality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The new payload family includes the<b> Draganfly Blitz<\/b><b>Spectrum 300<\/b><sup><b>\u2122<\/b><\/sup><b>, Spectrum 500<\/b><sup><b>\u2122<\/b><\/sup><b>, Spectrum 800<\/b><sup><b>\u2122<\/b><\/sup><b>, Spectrum 1600LR<\/b><sup><b>\u2122<\/b><\/sup> systems, as well as other products offering combinations of:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:12pt\">4K and Full HD electro-optical imaging,<\/li>\n<li>thermal infrared capability,<\/li>\n<li>laser rangefinding,<\/li>\n<li>stabilized multi-axis gimbals,<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:12pt\">and lightweight SWaP-optimized configurations for Group 1\u20133 unmanned systems.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The systems are engineered for:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:12pt\">defense ISR,<\/li>\n<li>tactical reconnaissance,<\/li>\n<li>search and rescue,<\/li>\n<li>border and maritime security,<\/li>\n<li>disaster response,<\/li>\n<li>infrastructure inspection,<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:12pt\">and public safety operations.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\">The compact Spectrum 300 weighs under 300 grams and provides dual EO\/IR capability optimized for lightweight platforms and autonomous drone systems. The larger Spectrum 800 and Spectrum 1650LR systems add advanced long-range imaging and laser rangefinding capability designed for extended ISR and tactical overwatch missions.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Industry demand for compact EO\/IR systems has accelerated sharply as lessons from Ukraine, the Middle East, and Indo-Pacific security planning continue to drive investment toward low-cost autonomous systems and distributed ISR architectures.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Additionally, the Blitz product line is working in partnership with Corlens to integrate Corlens Inside<sup>\u2122<\/sup>, the first non-germanium, nano-fabricated metalens technology, making payloads, smaller, lighter, and not dependent on rare earth elements.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The partnership significantly expands Draganfly\u2019s vertically integrated drone solutions ecosystem by adding advanced optical payload capability to its existing portfolio of airframes, software, AI systems, and operational support solutions.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cPayloads have become one of the defining components of modern unmanned systems,\u201d continued Chell. \u201cThe ability to rapidly detect, identify, track, and act on information in contested or time-sensitive environments is now central to mission success.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cBy integrating Blitz Technology into the Draganfly ecosystem, we are creating a North American platform capable of delivering high-performance optical capability aimed to achieve the scale and speed and price point today\u2019s market increasingly requires.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The agreement also includes coordinated engineering, integration, training, customer support, and go-to-market activities Draganfly will lead customer engagement, demonstrations, integration, sales, and support operations throughout the Americas.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The Draganfly Blitz payload platform will officially debut at <b>SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida<\/b>, where the Company will showcase the systems to military, special operations, government, and allied defense partners.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Blitz Technology<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Blitz Technology develops advanced optical payload and gimbal systems for unmanned platforms, supporting defense, government, and commercial applications. Its Spectrum product line includes lightweight, stabilized EO\/IR payloads, thermal imaging systems, laser rangefinders, and long-range optical solutions designed for mission-critical drone operations.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>About Draganfly<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">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 delivers award-winning technology 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.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=MviDg1qK36PrNM8oIOO7nvbTwiKHiljtUaB7EbbB76JvaiqTtmg5I0JsJYanxKXoafJYLRCzZHG4a786hQgN0hHbELzFI-D-sQ2NcT_CLnA=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>www.draganfly.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For investor details, visit:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=h48UHAh12c1xv1duXwp6PECryPOajN_aKuK08KuZ9Pzecv38MSRJhnIrjjDgLobzsgW4g6gfFvuxYe2lPxdoJsTpl4V_DPgbvHg8SBqpmitUu7Bkd4nU_Z9_1a6en9WjBV0EKXeSXOag3jEIStUnxbMhaWOJfVVU_RzCSg-k8DoR0hYVVVyIgMQb0mB167z2V6Ft-7gctTL4KFDTTRW6MtaBGxU_tp48Vx-llpWQiwUlfn_Z3EfkcNWRnNyfEh8bC2ZnwpXwqlfDQ3dBQlKZqWfXTNsEnf10x_QpzrNF04g=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>NASDAQ (DPRO)<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=rPUWZ3TihWgJLrcMeB8keNB-8M281zq8J-0ejQ2wUbwt4RjI8fJaLxU8b7T2M1sMwMDdd5OVk0A_C0lt1-kWxwVyIT304XBntaxF8l0A5lWoZ5JJ1T3gVbJEYBC5evJnV69CeEB3SGUg7TzOVrlS59gdoOCub-_ZPm2EwBwtQdHKYH8PJTrXZsgE5Cp9fUFo5dsk-CRc0NF3rY4awhcsZBa0tXo55NasTzsYsIQn4hzPHuY94JdoFzLwvLm0ANeqoMkulkQBwwHnOOSo4RiOuA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=OzSKk7ztnl89XHpOX8Y0S6gabhVzGuMjCTZyIl_ZsrkdfrTOYQLXfjMgKSgOGYXZA5ZQuagxUwFiBQVnMMeo_jJjnbV29VgizaAg2m8QgUsSm7BePfZJYZCXZmLiT9Uc2eORBMgLljneUFvPLg7SsMLlqFWlxjVCAT8C3jo_2-7399DqbmyMzrnJPXK7BefLiSTE1Lf8-0IQKkZBhydybunUiqSvmoWlwpwazdYOHqv8yDaNcZSnScTGnfGcUThm\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>CSE (DPRO)<\/u><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=J339rUQpdZNcYavfBY2i1JLjtu2SX2W01ynNp7gJvh44E2mITVJTYH-MKph56kuKDNTR_31GuL02N1F2g1RL6Y_6SAWx1kh0W8JYU0jeOxXu9g-Dp63yQKh_4a1bWASeJgY9mvVHQmLLxU5JOZUbpPP-P4mV3ATfhipP922oCM1g31fByYBIIIDhCktpCW1dH4Kt0n-etwcCqoM0zmaRPa_KmgxtYTcsAESgI2aX1u4bRpZWGc11oMvPMI_DK2KK\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=0Ahqc1nYdPt8fZId7baGhMXTzxTCvCNg5cHodhy_gnJ9B5QSwtgfa8JENpBmeFFSvkFLmidj8QZARCJjhcJuEW4i3HAy9oGce-QoyxVziTSw2wajxaSdGRCdBa9Z0RXTygr5lVOxd3U_pPBYefsy4NXbGgiVrcyl5XYBOnQ4YECafIMizkN0BvIo6OJgxskWqo891akZWVOeZkX2A_w_v2YSRChE6Y9xZrGY0YZoVbPIzZzlEyqz2QtqcYyERs6_273o3l9XXhdJtTrPLaB2-EnoZ9r-lO9jGhHd6BxCPVQ=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>FSE (3U8A)<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Media Contact<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>\n        <b>Draganfly<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Erika Racicot<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=4PRkMf8fnTBEhnxxMLhzbJvbLE6k656Yqq4x1vOUhrwcc7hjibiPquO8tvTx17xfy0ccDpiUglmng1ZEY-8xEEebqUbwSrZMTyIZrZsK7a3xwHZEGweZItjCYFSzUUt-UmnwQa0ZaxQpsov-6O4eS777qEIZimGpB3BbxDM8wtFAt_na7ijKsoAf_rRO_aunMjl4RMTgswxe5822HJvuDl3GJ9HyrMQpWLb-TDzJqlZL_JBsW2Gq6lXF6vdQnvrEdL5ey_Fg2QCpqGiEtDUI1g==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Media@draganfly.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <b>Company Contact<\/b><br \/>\n        <br \/>Cameron Chell<br \/>Chief Executive Officer<br \/>(306) 955-9907<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=0knNHbxC-7dSG785uYlHg1uoSm8Peb0BIWu-qwTef9yy7xdGQAcjYarVMjSL7X-EwVKecWXzSAkyZAwYfGcXovAnspj5c6cukiboo11e9RBUony0KW-twZ615B0W3MwZ3WOe1YYYejFolL3HGwd4eXhzxeryDpwQPykUiyO5NZM7N1eOBauEP_vPgBNOx14HitNEA_GHwaaUjvvacjU-jm2lQZRK7_jF9euXDKqvZMLchcTiFjA60bji_CEVq-1VIva_TkGzvwKHRRhfAZs5NQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>info@draganfly.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <b>Forward-Looking Statements<\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">This release contains certain \u201cforward looking statements\u201d and certain \u201cforward-looking \u200e\u200e\u200e\u200einformation\u201d as \u200e\u200e\u200e\u200edefined under applicable securities laws. 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Forward-looking statements \u200e\u200e\u200e\u200einclude, but are not \u200e\u200e\u200e\u200elimited to, statements to the effect that the global EO\/IR gimbal and drone payload market is estimated to exceed $12 billion annually by 2030, that the product addresses the need across defense, government, and commercial markets for rapidly scalable, deployable, and mission-ready integrated optical platforms that can be fielded quickly and affordably across large autonomous fleets, and that Draganfly Blitz is designed to address that market reality. 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(NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (\u201cDraganfly\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), an award-winning, industry-leading developer of drone solutions and systems, today announced the launch of the\u00a0Draganfly Blitz\u2122 payload platform, a family of advanced electro-optical and infrared (\u201cEO\/IR\u201d) payloads and stabilized gimbal systems developed in partnership with Blitz Technologies. Under the agreement, Draganfly will serve as the exclusive integrator, distributor, and commercialization partner for Blitz Technology across North America and the broader Americas market. 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