On October 21, 2025, Palladyne AI Corp. and Draganfly Inc. announced a collaboration to integrate Palladyne Pilot AI software into Draganfly’s UAV platforms. The partnership aims to bring advanced autonomous and swarming capabilities to defense, government, and commercial users.
The deal will embed Palladyne’s edge‑based, platform‑agnostic Pilot AI into Draganfly’s modular UAV systems, enabling multiple drones to operate as a coordinated team managed by a single operator. The integration will provide real‑time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and autonomous swarm operations, expanding mission flexibility.
The collaboration is significant for Palladyne because it extends the reach of its Pilot AI into a well‑established UAV manufacturer, potentially accelerating commercial adoption and opening new revenue streams. For Draganfly, the partnership enhances its product portfolio with cutting‑edge autonomy, strengthening its competitive position in the growing UAV market.
Both companies highlighted that the integration will be available for deployment on Draganfly’s advanced drone systems, with the partnership expected to deliver expanded mission capabilities such as autonomous swarm operations, real‑time intelligence, and improved operator efficiency. The collaboration underscores Palladyne’s strategy to partner with hardware makers to accelerate market penetration of its AI software.
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