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Small
& Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA) Selects Draganfly to Launch its Drone Implementation & Readiness Program
for Small, Rural & Tribal Law Enforcement Agencies

 

ORLANDO,
Fla., July 27, 2026 – Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”),
an award-winning developer of drone solutions, software, and AI systems, today announced an exclusive strategic partnership with the
Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA) to launch the SRLEEA Drone Implementation & Readiness Program,
a member service designed to enable small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies to successfully implement, operate, and sustain
professional drone programs.

 

After
considering a range of potential partners, SRLEEA selected Draganfly based on the Company’s deep understanding of the operational
realities facing its members and its ability to provide the technology, training, policies, and long-term support required to build sustainable
drone programs. The initiative is specifically designed around the needs of small, rural, and tribal agencies, including vast service
areas, limited staffing, constrained budgets, and the need for practical, cost-effective tools that can expand operational capacity without
replacing personnel.

 

The
organizations formally executed an agreement ahead of the conference and will commemorate the partnership during a ceremonial signing
at the 2026 Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.

 

Representing
more than 90 percent of law enforcement agencies across the United States, small, rural, and tribal departments often serve vast geographic
areas with limited personnel, constrained budgets, and fewer specialized resources than their larger counterparts.

 

For
many of these agencies, drones represent far more than new technology; they are a force multiplier that expands situational awareness,
enhances officer safety, accelerates emergency response, and extends operational capabilities without requiring additional personnel.

 

The
SRLEEA Drone Implementation & Readiness Program was created to help agencies move beyond simply purchasing drone technology by providing
the policies, professional training, operational guidance, implementation support, and trusted equipment needed to build safe, effective,
and sustainable aviation programs.

 

“Innovation
has the greatest impact when it reaches the people who need it most,” said Cameron Chell, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Draganfly. “Small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies protect the majority of communities across North America, often
with fewer officers and fewer resources than larger departments. Through our partnership with SRLEEA, we’re helping ensure these
agencies have access to more than industry-leading drone technology. Together, we’re providing the policies, professional training,
operational expertise, and long-term support needed to confidently build sustainable drone programs that strengthen officer safety, improve
emergency response, and better serve the communities that depend on them.”

 

  

  

 

 

“Small,
rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies face distinct operational challenges, but they deserve access to the same level of technology,
training, and support as larger departments,” said Mike Brown, President and Executive Director of the Small & Rural Law Enforcement
Executives Association. “Our members are looking for practical, cost-effective solutions that improve public safety and strengthen
the capabilities of the officers already serving their communities. Through this partnership with Draganfly, the SRLEEA Drone Implementation
& Readiness Program will provide agencies with a clear, responsible path to adopting drone technology, supported by trusted guidance,
standardized training, proven best practices, and long-term program support.”

 

Meeting
the Growing Need for Drone Readiness

 

Across
North America, drones are becoming an essential tool for modern policing. From locating missing persons and documenting collision scenes
to supporting tactical operations, disaster response, emergency management, and critical incident response, unmanned aircraft are helping
agencies improve response times, enhance situational awareness, and make better-informed decisions during high-risk events.

 

Yet
for many small, rural, and tribal agencies, implementing a drone program remains a significant challenge. Limited staffing, evolving
regulations, funding constraints, and the need for specialized training can create barriers to adoption.

 

The
SRLEEA Drone Implementation & Readiness Program addresses these challenges by providing agencies with a comprehensive implementation
framework that combines nationally recognized best practices, professional training, operational guidance, trusted technology, and ongoing
support. Together, these resources make drone adoption more accessible, sustainable, and operationally effective.

 

Through
the SRLEEA Drone Implementation & Readiness Program, participating agencies will gain access to:

 

Policy
& Program Development

 

Comprehensive
guidance for establishing compliant drone operations, including policy development, standard operating procedures, governance frameworks,
implementation planning, and operational best practices tailored specifically to the needs of small, rural, and tribal law enforcement
agencies.

 

  

  

 

 

Training
& Professional Development

 

Access
to FAA Part 107 preparation, hands-on flight training, mission-specific operational instruction, and continuing education designed to
help agencies safely build and sustain professional drone programs.

 

Technology,
Equipment & Long-Term Support

 

Access
to industry-leading drone platforms, sensors, software, accessories, implementation services, and lifecycle support through Draganfly,
helping agencies deploy scalable technology solutions that meet today’s operational needs while preparing for future mission requirements.

 

The
program supports a broad range of public safety missions, including search and rescue, missing persons investigations, tactical operations,
disaster response, emergency management, crime scene documentation, collision reconstruction, critical incident assessment, and community
safety initiatives. By combining trusted technology with standardized implementation and ongoing education, the initiative helps agencies
improve operational effectiveness, enhance officer safety, and better protect the communities they serve.

 

Full
program details, course outlines, and enrollment information will be available on a dedicated landing page at draganfly.com/srleea/

 

About
the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association

 

The
Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association (SRLEEA) is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively
to serving the needs of small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Through advocacy, leadership development, education, and strategic
partnerships, SRLEEA strengthens the capabilities of law enforcement executives while advancing public safety in communities across the
United States.

 

Representing
the vast majority of law enforcement agencies nationwide, the Association is committed to ensuring agencies of every size have access
to the resources, training, partnerships, and professional support needed to meet today’s evolving public safety challenges.

 

For
more information, visit www.smallrural.org.

 

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.

 

  

  

 

 

For
more information, visit www.draganfly.com.

 

For
investor details, visit:

 

NASDAQ
(DPRO)

CSE
(DPRO)

FSE
(3U8)

 

Media
Contact

 

Erika
Racicot

Email:
[email protected]

 

Company
Contact

 

Cameron
Chell

Chief
Executive Officer

(306)
955-9907

[email protected]

 

Forward-Looking
Statements

 

This
release contains certain “forward looking statements” and certain “forward-looking ‎‎‎‎information”
as ‎‎‎‎defined under applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements ‎‎‎‎and information can ‎‎‎‎generally
be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‎‎‎‎‎”may”, “will”, “expect”,
“intend”, ‎‎‎‎‎”estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”,
“plans” or similar ‎‎‎‎terminology. Forward-looking statements ‎‎‎‎and information are based
on forecasts of future ‎‎‎‎results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and ‎‎‎‎assumptions that,
while believed by ‎‎‎‎management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant ‎‎‎‎business,
economic and ‎‎‎‎competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking statements ‎‎‎‎include,
but are not ‎‎‎‎limited to, statements or inferences with respect to Draganfly’s partnership with SRLEEA Drone
Implementation & Readiness Program as well as statements or inferences as to economic benefits to Draganfly to be derived from this
partnership. Forward-‎‎‎‎looking statements and information are subject to various ‎known ‎‎and unknown risks
and ‎‎‎‎‎uncertainties, many of which are beyond the ability of the Company to ‎control or ‎‎predict,
that ‎‎‎‎may cause ‎the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be ‎materially ‎‎different
‎‎‎‎from those ‎expressed or implied thereby, and are developed based on assumptions ‎about ‎‎such ‎‎‎‎risks,
uncertainties ‎and other factors set out here in, including but not limited to: the potential ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎impact
of epidemics, ‎pandemics or other public health crises on the Company’s business, operations and financial ‎‎‎‎condition;
the ‎‎‎successful integration of ‎technology; the inherent risks involved in the general ‎‎‎‎securities
markets; ‎‎‎uncertainties relating to the ‎availability and costs of financing needed in the ‎‎‎‎future;
the inherent ‎‎‎uncertainty of cost estimates; the ‎potential for unexpected costs and ‎‎‎‎expenses,
currency ‎‎‎fluctuations; regulatory restrictions; and liability, ‎competition, loss of key ‎‎‎‎employees
and other related risks ‎‎‎and uncertainties disclosed under the ‎heading “Risk Factors” ‎‎‎‎in
the Company’s most recent filings filed ‎‎‎with securities regulators in Canada on ‎the SEDAR ‎‎‎‎website
at www.sedarplus.com and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the
SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes ‎‎‎no obligation to update forward-‎looking ‎‎‎‎information
except as required by applicable law. Such forward-‎‎‎looking information represents ‎‎‎‎‎managements’
best judgment based on information currently available. ‎‎‎No forward-looking ‎‎‎‎statement ‎can be guaranteed,
and actual future results may vary materially. ‎‎‎Accordingly, readers ‎‎‎‎are advised not to ‎place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements or ‎‎‎information.‎