Balko Technologies Enters into Agreement with Draganfly for Integration of Advanced Modular LiDAR Drone Solutions; Multiple Orders Placed

Draganfly Inc. (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), a leading developer of drone solutions and systems, is proud to announce its selection as the primary UAS provider for Balko Technologies, a top-tier company specializing in high-performance LiDAR payloads and post-processing software.

This partnership follows successful integration and testing of Balko’s LiDAR systems on Draganfly’s Commander 3XL and Apex UAS platforms. The collaboration now offers Balko’s customers a comprehensive suite of modular LiDAR and drone solutions tailored to a wide range of performance needs, budgets, and operational environments.

As part of the agreement, Balko Technologies becomes an official distributor of Draganfly’s drone products across North America. This strategic move broadens access to advanced UAV technology for industrial, energy, and environmental monitoring sectors. Since finalizing the partnership, several purchase orders have been placed for the Draganfly Commander 3XL paired with Balko’s modular Connectiv LiDAR sensor, with the first delivery completed in Q1.

“Draganfly is committed to delivering world-class UAV solutions for mission-critical applications,” said Cameron Chell, President and CEO of Draganfly. “Our partnership with Balko allows us to enhance aerial mapping and data capture capabilities by integrating their high-performance LiDAR systems into our drone platforms, expanding our impact throughout North America.”

Maude Pelletier, President of Balko Technologies, added, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Draganfly, a company that mirrors our dedication to innovation and dependability. By combining our precision-engineered LiDAR technology with Draganfly’s proven UAS platforms, we’re able to offer powerful, next-generation solutions to our customers.”