Draganfly Partners Exclusively with SRLEEA to Launch Drone Implementation & Readiness Program for Small and Rural Law Enforcement

Draganfly Selected Following Rigorous Partner Evaluation

The Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives Association conducted an extensive assessment of potential collaborators before appointing Draganfly as its exclusive strategic partner. SRLEEA highlighted Draganfly's deep understanding of the operational challenges confronting small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies, alongside its ability to provide comprehensive support encompassing technology, training, policy development, and sustained operations.

This decision underscores SRLEEA's dedication to partnering with an organization capable of fulfilling the distinct needs of agencies that serve the majority of North American communities despite operating with fewer officers and limited resources compared to larger departments. The formal agreement was signed ahead of the 2026 SRLEEA Annual Conference, with a ceremonial signing scheduled in Orlando, Florida on July 27, 2026.

Extensive Program Features for Sustainable Drone Operations

The SRLEEA Drone Implementation & Readiness Program includes four core service areas designed to eliminate barriers to drone adoption. The Policy & Program Development segment offers agencies detailed guidance for establishing compliant drone operations, including policy creation, standard operating procedures, governance frameworks, and implementation planning tailored specifically for small, rural, and tribal law enforcement.

Training & Professional Development encompasses FAA Part 107 exam preparation, practical flight training, mission-specific operational guidance, and ongoing education to help agencies safely develop and maintain professional drone programs. Technology, Equipment & Long-Term Support provides access to leading drone platforms, sensors, software, accessories, implementation services, and lifecycle maintenance through Draganfly. These integrated components aim to make drone adoption more accessible, sustainable, and operationally efficient for agencies with limited personnel and budgets.

Meeting the Unique Needs of Small and Rural Law Enforcement

Small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies face operational challenges distinct from larger metropolitan departments. Representing over 90% of U.S. law enforcement agencies, these organizations often cover expansive geographic areas with limited staff, tight budgets, and fewer specialized resources. Traditional methods of expanding capacity, such as hiring additional personnel, are often financially unfeasible.

Drones act as force multipliers by enhancing situational awareness, improving officer safety, speeding emergency responses, and extending operational capabilities without increasing personnel. However, many agencies struggle to implement drone programs due to staffing limitations, evolving regulations, funding constraints, and the need for specialized training. The SRLEEA Drone Implementation & Readiness Program directly tackles these challenges by delivering a comprehensive framework that combines nationally recognized best practices, professional training, operational guidance, trusted technology, and continuous support.

Supporting a Wide Range of Public Safety Missions

The program facilitates diverse public safety operations relevant to law enforcement across varied geographic and demographic settings. Supported missions include search and rescue, missing persons investigations, tactical operations, disaster response, emergency management, crime scene documentation, collision reconstruction, critical incident assessment, and community safety initiatives.

By integrating trusted drone technology with standardized implementation protocols and ongoing education, the initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve officer safety, and better protect communities. Participating agencies will have access to scalable technology solutions designed to meet current operational demands while preparing for future mission needs.

Industry Leadership and Market Positioning

Draganfly's selection highlights the company's established leadership in drone solutions and software across multiple sectors. Recognized as an award-winning Original Equipment Manufacturer and technology integrator, Draganfly serves public safety, civil, military, agriculture, industrial inspection, security, mapping, and surveying markets. The company boasts over 25 years of innovation and excellence in unmanned systems development.

The exclusive SRLEEA partnership represents a major market opportunity for Draganfly within the law enforcement technology space. With SRLEEA representing the vast majority of law enforcement agencies nationwide, this collaboration is poised to reach hundreds of small, rural, and tribal departments across North America looking to implement professional drone programs.

Strategic Significance for Small and Rural Law Enforcement

Mike Brown, President and Executive Director of SRLEEA, emphasized that small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies deserve equal access to advanced technology, training, and support as larger departments. SRLEEA members seek practical, cost-effective solutions that enhance public safety and empower officers already serving their communities.

This partnership fills a critical market gap for agencies lacking dedicated resources to develop drone programs. Instead of merely purchasing drone equipment, the program delivers policies, professional training, operational expertise, and long-term support essential for building sustainable programs. This holistic approach recognizes that successful drone adoption requires more than just technology acquisition.

Cameron Chell Highlights Innovation Access and Community Benefits

Cameron Chell, President and CEO of Draganfly, stated, "Innovation has the greatest impact when it reaches the people who need it most." Chell noted that small, rural, and tribal law enforcement agencies protect the majority of North American communities, often with fewer officers and resources than larger departments.

Through the SRLEEA partnership, Draganfly aims to provide these agencies not only with leading drone technology but also with policies, professional training, operational expertise, and ongoing support necessary to confidently build sustainable drone programs that enhance officer safety, improve emergency response, and better serve their communities.

Increasing Drone Adoption Among North American Law Enforcement

The announcement reflects growing trends in unmanned aircraft system adoption by law enforcement across North America. Drones have become vital tools for modern policing, supporting tasks such as locating missing persons, documenting collision scenes, tactical operations, disaster response, emergency management, and critical incident response. These systems help agencies improve response times, situational awareness, and decision-making during high-risk events.

Despite this growth, many small, rural, and tribal agencies have yet to develop professional drone programs due to financial, regulatory, and knowledge barriers. The SRLEEA Drone Implementation & Readiness Program seeks to accelerate adoption by removing these obstacles for resource-constrained agencies.

Program Access and Enrollment Details

Full program information, course outlines, and enrollment details will be available on a dedicated landing page at draganfly.com/srleea. This portal will serve as the primary resource for SRLEEA member agencies interested in participating in the Drone Implementation & Readiness Program.

The Draganfly-SRLEEA partnership is positioned as a long-term collaboration supporting the advancement of drone capabilities within small, rural, and tribal law enforcement. Immediate impacts on Draganfly's share price remain unclear. Investors will likely monitor future announcements regarding enrollment figures, revenue effects, and expanded collaborations with other law enforcement or public safety organizations.