{
  "id": 19413529,
  "title": "Earnings call transcript: Draganfly Q3 2026 loss widens as contract pipeline builds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/earnings-call-transcript-draganfly-q3-2026-loss-widens-as-contract",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T23:09:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-draganfly-q3-2026-loss-widens-as-contract-pipeline-builds-93CH-5017290"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Draganfly reported a narrower third-quarter loss in 2026, even as revenue declined and the company continued to invest heavily in growth. The drone manufacturer's Q3 2026 revenue fell 5% from a year earlier, reaching CAD 2.05 million, down from CAD 2.1 million the previous quarter and CAD 2.6 million in the same quarter last year. While total comprehensive loss widened to CAD 13 million, up 140.7% from CAD 5.4 million a year ago, management highlighted a few bright spots that may help the company build toward larger revenue in the future.\n\nOne notable achievement was the receipt of an FAA Part 44807 certification for Draganfly's Heavy Lift drone, a rare approval that could benefit both military and commercial sales. Additionally, the company secured a large defense contract with the Canadian Armed Forces, valued at up to CAD 25 million and covering the purchase of up to 5,000 units. Management also pointed to a cash-rich balance sheet, with CAD 128 million in cash reserves, which should help support the longer growth cycle.\n\nDespite the headwinds, Draganfly's adjusted gross margin improved to 24.2% from 21.5% a year earlier, likely due to a better mix of products and services. Adjusted gross profit reached CAD 496,000, up from CAD 129,000 in the previous year, excluding a CAD 367,000 non-cash inventory write-down. Nonetheless, the company's loss widened mainly due to scaling costs and non-cash items, which management said reflects deliberate choices to preserve production capacity for larger orders rather than a lack of demand.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}