Saskatoon, SK., July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning developer of drone solutions, software, and robotics, today announced the closing of its previously announced registered direct offering of 4,672,895 units of the Company (the “Units”), at a price of US$5.35 per Unit, for gross proceeds of approximately US$25.0 million, before deducting placement agent discounts and offering expenses (the “Offering”). Each ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent passage of the Trump administration's One Big, Beautiful Bill provides $150 billion in additional defense spending, bringing total U.S. defense spending close to $1 trillion, presenting potential investment opportunities in the defense sector [1]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The Pentagon is initiating a five- to ten-year modernization effort focused on drone-centric and autonomous systems [2]. - This shift in focus suggests that investors should look beyond large-cap defense stocks like Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics to include smaller, niche companies specializing in the drone industry [3]. Group 2: Company Analysis - AeroVironment - AeroVironment is a leader in supplying small tactical drones to the U.S. military and allies, with a strong balance sheet [5]. - The company reported a 39% year-over-year revenue increase and a 274% increase in earnings per share in its last quarter [6]. - AeroVironment plans to raise up to $1.5 billion in new capital to support growth, despite a 6% decline in stock price following the announcement [7]. - The stock is currently trading at 78 times forward earnings, indicating a healthy pullback for potential investors [8]. Group 3: Company Analysis - Red Cat - Red Cat focuses on rugged, military-grade drones and has secured contracts with the U.S. Army and Customs and Border Protection, but is currently not profitable [9][10]. - The company projects revenue of $80-$120 million for 2025 and has seen its stock rise over 100% in the last three months, partly due to short covering [10]. - For risk-tolerant investors, Red Cat represents a long-term opportunity, but a gradual investment approach is advisable to mitigate short-term risks [11]. Group 4: Company Analysis - Kratos Defense - Kratos Defense is positioned to play a significant role in the Pentagon's push for drone dominance, with its Valkyrie program focusing on low-cost, autonomous tactical drones [13][14]. - The company generated approximately $1 billion in revenue in 2024 and is currently profitable, but its stock appears overvalued after a 98% increase in 2025 [15]. - Rising short interest may lead to a decline in stock price, potentially creating a buying opportunity [15].

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Core Viewpoint - Red Cat Holdings, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with claims of misleading statements regarding production capacity and contract values during the specified class period [1][3]. Company Overview - Red Cat Holdings, Inc. operates in the drone industry, providing products and solutions, including the "Teal 2" drone designed for military operations [2]. Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit alleges that Red Cat overstated the production capacity of its Salt Lake City facility and the value of its Short Range Reconnaissance Program contract [3]. - On July 27, 2023, Red Cat disclosed that its Salt Lake City facility could only produce 100 drones per month, with potential future capacity of 1,000 drones per month contingent on additional investments [4]. - Following this announcement, Red Cat's stock price fell nearly 9% [4]. Financial Performance - On September 23, 2024, Red Cat reported a loss per share of $0.17 for Q1 fiscal year 2025, missing consensus estimates by $0.09, and revenue of $2.8 million, missing estimates by $1.07 million [5]. - The company admitted that retooling its Salt Lake City facility impacted Teal 2 sales, leading to a stock price drop of over 25% [5]. Additional Allegations - On January 16, 2025, a report from Kerrisdale Capital claimed that the SRR contract was smaller and less favorable than previously indicated by Red Cat, resulting in a stock price decline of more than 21% over two trading sessions [6].

DoD Designation Allows for Direct, Expedited U.S. Government Procurement WICHITA, Kan., July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, is proud to announce that its eBee TAC is now Blue UAS certified. This designation makes the AgEagle drone eligible for procurement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies and recognizes the drone as compliant with security and performance standards req ...

Shares of drone solutions developer Draganfly Inc DPRO are surging Thursday, propelled by a combination of a new military contract and a subsequent analyst upgrade. Here’s what investors need to know.What To Know: The rally follows Draganfly’s announcement on Wednesday that its versatile Commander3 XL (C3XL) drone was selected by a key branch of the U.S. Department of Defense.Often called the "Swiss Army Knife" of drones for its modular design, the C3XL will be deployed for intelligence, surveillance and re ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today releases an exclusive video of ZenaDrone’s IQ Nano indoor drone for inventory management and security applications. The video footage showcases the drone’s precision navigation in complex warehouse environm ...

Several drone stocks surged on July 11 after the United States Department of Defense (DoD) released a memo with highly bullish implications for the industry. In the memo titled “Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance," Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth shared his vision for increased U.S. drone production and use. Let’s dive into some of the specifics of the memo and the defense stocks that were among the biggest beneficiaries. Get Red Cat alerts:Hegseth’s Small-Drone Focus Helps Shares of RCAT Blast Off ...

Deployment with leading biofuel producer Atvos demonstrates AgEagle’s scalable impact on agricultural efficiency, sustainability, and international market growth WICHITA, Kan., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announces the sale and deployment of five advanced eBee X drones integrated with S.O.D.A. 3D mapping cameras to Atvos Agroindustrial S.A., one of Brazil’s largest producers of sugarcane-based ...

Deployment with leading biofuel producer Atvos demonstrates AgEagle’s scalable impact on agricultural efficiency, sustainability, and international market growth  WICHITA, Kan., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announces the sale and deployment of five advanced eBee X drones integrated with S.O.D.A. 3D mapping cameras to Atvos Agroindustrial S.A., one of Brazil’s largest producers of sugarcane-based ...