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Thomas B. Modly, Former Under and Acting Secretary of the U.S Navy Joins Draganfly Board of Directors

Saskatoon, SK, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8) ‎‎(“Draganfly” or the “Company”), a leader in drone technology and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Thomas B. Modly to its Board of Directors. Additionally, Draganfly welcomes Tim Dunnigan, previously an advisor on the Advisory Board, as a member of the Board.

Draganfly is proud to welcome Thomas B. Modly and Tim Dunnigan to its Board of Directors. Thomas B. Modly, who served as the Acting Secretary of the Navy and the 33rd Under Secretary of the Navy, brings unparalleled expertise in leadership and business operations within the Department of the Navy, along with decades of prior business, government, and strategy experience. Throughout his tenure in government, Mr. Modly focused on increasing the agility and accountability of the Department of Defense, with a particular emphasis on advanced education and the instillation of a culture of continuous learning across Navy and Marine Corps forces.

Tim Dunnigan, already a valuable member of our Advisory Board, brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished 22-year Army career. A tech entrepreneur, Tim is the CEO & President of MMS Products, Inc., a defense industry solutions provider, and the Founder of CaptureTec, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in leadership consultation and systems integration. Tim also co-founded Talon Aerolytics, Inc. and led it to become the nation’s largest drone service provider for data capture and analysis of critical infrastructure. Tim is a lifelong learner and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree researching global implications of drones guided by AI with machine autonomy.

“I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Thomas B. Modly and Tim Dunnigan to our Board of Directors. Their combined expertise in military leadership, technology innovation, and strategic business operations will be invaluable as we continue to drive innovation and growth,” commented Draganfly CEO Cameron Chell. “Thomas’s strategic leadership within the Navy and Tim’s extensive background in defense technology integration will provide us with unique insights and guidance as we expand our footprint in the UAV industry.”

“It is an honor to be asked to join the board of Draganfly.” Commented Thomas B. Modly “I look forward to working with their talented team as they seek to drive greater growth and impact in this dynamic, and emerging market.”

Tim shared his excitement about his expanded role at Draganfly, stating, “The energy and innovation at Draganfly are inspiring, and I’m excited to contribute to the amazing work being done and I look forward to learning from such a talented team and am humbled by the opportunity to help shape the future of drone technology together”

About Draganfly

Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) is the creator of quality, cutting-edge drone solutions, software, and AI systems that revolutionize how organizations ‌do business and service their stakeholders. Recognized as being at the forefront of technology for over 24 years, Draganfly is an award-winning industry leader serving the public safety, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping, and surveying markets. Draganfly is a company driven by passion, ingenuity, and the need to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to its customers around the world with the goal of saving time, money, and lives.

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Andy Card

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Mr. Andy Card, the second longest-tenured White House Chief of Staff, has served in senior government roles under three U.S. Presidents. Mr. Card serves on the Board of Directors of public corporation Union Pacific, on the Business Advisory Board of BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics, on the Advisory Board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and on a number of non-profit boards. He is also a professional speaker represented by the Washington Speakers Bureau and joined NBC News as a contributor in April 2017. 

Mr. Card, appointed in November 2000, served as Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush from January 2001 to April 2006. Prior to his tenure as White House Chief of Staff, Mr. Card managed and ran the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia at the request of nominee Texas Governor George W. Bush. Before that, Mr. Card was Vice President-Government Relations for General Motors Corporation, one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers. From 1993 to 1998, Mr. Card was President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Automobile Manufacturers Association, the trade association whose members were Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors Corporation. When Chrysler became part of Daimler Corporation, Mr. Card oversaw the dissolution of the nearly 100-year-old trade association.

Mr. Card also served as Deputy Chief of Staff and then as a Cabinet Member for President George H.W. Bush as the 11th Secretary of Transportation. Prior to that, he served as Special Assistant (1983 to 1987) and later as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for President Ronald Reagan (1988) where he was a liaison to governors, statewide elected officials, state legislators, mayors, and other elected officials. From March 1987 until March 1988, Mr. Card ran the successful New Hampshire Presidential Primary Campaign for George H. W. Bush.

Mr. Card is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a B.S. in Engineering. He also attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Mr. Card served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1967.

Tim Dunnigan

DIRECTOR

Tim Dunnigan, a retired U.S. Army Infantry Officer and accomplished technology entrepreneur, is the CEO & President of MMS Products, Inc., a defense technology solutions provider. He is also the Founder of CaptureTec, LLC, a defense consultancy group focused on supporting Warfighters through leadership and innovation. As COO and Co-founder of Talon Aerolytics, Tim led the development of the nation’s largest aerial drone services provider, expanding operations to all 50 states and facilitating digital data collection with AI analysis for national critical infrastructure.

As CEO and Founder of Strategic Integration, LLC, Tim developed and operated the CTED (Create, Test, Educate, Deploy) turnkey business model for defense consulting and technology integration. He has served America’s security interests abroad through multiple classified (TS/SCI) contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense. Additionally, as the Founder of iK9, LLC (CVE SDVOSB), Tim co-authored the Veterans Administration’s (VA) training protocols for service dogs provided to Military Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Mr. Dunnigan is a Corporate Advisor with Integrated Defense Accelerator, Founder of the I’m a Hero Too Foundation [501(c)(3)], and a children’s book author. He holds an active Top Secret security clearance and is currently a Doctoral Student researching leadership efficacy in decision-making with regard to drone usage, where AI and machine autonomy are considered. Tim has been awarded six patents and has two patents pending for an aerial drone delivery system he developed to address capability gaps he witnessed during his multiple humanitarian trips to Ukraine.

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