U.S. Air Force Special Operations selects Draganfly Flex FPV for tactical training

A new training contract will place Draganfly’s Flex FPV platforms into U.S. Air Force Special Operations hands alongside instructor services provided by DelMar Aerospace. The agreement pairs a modular unmanned aircraft architecture with a curriculum designed to move operators from basic assembly to advanced mission planning and execution in realistic training environments. Instruction is slated to start in mid-February 2026 at a purpose-built UAS range at Camp Pendleton, where controlled scenarios will replicate contested conditions. DelMar will lead development and delivery of the syllabus, aligning exercises with operationally proven tactics and compliance obligations for government contracting. The Flex architecture is presented as adaptable across mission profiles, enabling a single airframe to be reconfigured for different payloads and flight behaviors; that flexibility is positioned as a way to shorten sustainment and training pipelines. For Special Operations forces, the emphasis on modularity and rapid role change reflects a broader move toward smaller, more adaptable unmanned systems that can be tailored on short notice. The contract highlights the growing role of partnered industry training in delivering field-ready skills rather than just hardware. While no procurement value or unit counts were disclosed, the engagement serves as a capability signal: Special Operations is investing in practical, hands-on FPV proficiencies rather than purely experimental evaluation. This approach reduces the friction between acquisition and operator readiness by embedding tactics, techniques, and procedures into the training loop. Operationally, the program should increase unit readiness for short-range, high-agility unmanned missions where first-person-view control and quick payload swaps matter. From an industrial perspective, the award strengthens Draganfly’s position in the tactical FPV niche and showcases DelMar’s role as a conduit between contractors and end users. The initiative also raises questions about scalability and sustainment beyond initial cohorts — wider adoption will hinge on measurable training outcomes and logistical support for fielded units. In sum, the contract is less about a single product sale and more about delivering an integrated training-to-field solution tailored to Special Operations demands.