Draganfly Partners with Smith Myers to Deploy Drones for Search and Rescue
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 13 2026
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Draganfly announces the deployment of Draganfly drones integrated with Smith Myers, ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Detection & Location Systems, MPDLS, for search and rescue operations. "Completing the full integration of ARTEMIS MPDLS across several Draganfly UAS platforms demonstrates how quickly we can deliver robust, operational capability into the uncrewed space. Starting with SAR missions alongside SAR Sweden, these systems are now positioned to support a wide range of demanding operational roles. It's an important milestone for both companies and for the customers we serve," said Andrew Munro, Managing Director of Smith Myers. "We are proud to join forces with SAR Sweden and Smith Myers to deliver next-generation aerial SAR capabilities. Our UAV platforms, combined with the Smith Myers payload architecture, offer exceptional flexibility and mission readiness. This collaboration reinforces Draganfly's commitment to supporting organizations dedicated to saving lives," said Cameron Chell, CEO, Draganfly.
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Analyst Views on DPRO
Wall Street analysts forecast DPRO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DPRO is 14.67 USD with a low forecast of 11.00 USD and a high forecast of 19.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 8.390
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11.00
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14.67
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Current: 8.390
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11.00
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14.67
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19.00
About DPRO
Draganfly Inc. is a Canada-based company. The Company is a provider of drone solutions, Artificial intelligence (AI) driven software, and robotics. The Company provides solutions for public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying. Its products include Apex, Commander 3XL, Heavy Lift Drone, Flex FPV, Commander 3XL Hybrid, Starling X.2, Payloads and Sensors, Draganflyer Commander2, Software, Precision Delivery System, Legacy Products and Projects, and Development Projects. Its services include custom engineering and drone services. Its engineering services include Hardware design, software design, development, modeling, ITAR equipment management, and support. Its drone services include aerial inspections, surveying and terrain mapping, emergency and disaster response, and landmine detection surveys. Its segments include Drones and Corporate. The Drones segment includes products and services related to the sale of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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