Canadian drones to operate in swarms for military missions using US tech

Canadian drone developer Draganfly has partnered with U.S.-based Palladyne AI to integrate advanced autonomy and swarming capabilities into its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Using Palladyne’s Pilot AI software, which is platform-agnostic and edge-based, Draganfly’s drones will be able to operate in coordinated swarms controlled by a single operator. This technology enables multiple UAVs to collaborate seamlessly, enhancing large-scale coordinated drone operations for military and defense missions. The software leverages sensor fusion to allow drones to independently and collaboratively track, classify, and identify targets while dynamically interfacing with autopilots, enabling autonomous swarm behavior and reducing operator workload. Draganfly’s modular drone platforms, including quadcopters and multirotor drones like the high-endurance Commander model, will benefit from these enhanced autonomy features. The integration aims to expand mission capabilities such as real-time intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and mission-specific specialization across challenging environments. Draganfly has over