ZenaTech Expands Global DaaS Footprint, Advances Key Defense Drones Towards Blue UAS Certification & Flight Testing

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ZenaTech announced multiple strategic advancements, including two new Drone as a Service acquisitions in Australia and Canada, significant progress on Blue UAS certification for three defense drones, and the establishment of a Ukrainian manufacturing base for Gulf State defense markets.

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• Expands DaaS into Australia

  ZenaTech signed a binding agreement to acquire an established land surveying and spatial services firm in Australia, marking its 22nd DaaS acquisition and first major expansion into the Asia-Pacific region.

• Targets Gulf State Defense Markets

  The company established Phoenix Aero LLC in Ukraine to manufacture and export counter-UAS and interceptor drone systems for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

• Advances Blue UAS Certification

  Three ZenaDrone defense platforms (ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, and IQ Nano) advanced to the cybersecurity phase of the U.S. Department of Defense's Blue UAS certification pathway, critical for U.S. government procurement.

• ZenaDrone 2000 Nears Flight Testing

  The heavy-lift ZenaDrone 2000 interceptor drone completed its airframe build and entered systems integration, with initial flight testing planned for Q3 2026.

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ZenaTech announced a series of significant strategic advancements across its drone business. The company is expanding its Drone as a Service (DaaS) platform into new markets with acquisitions in Australia and the Canadian oil and gas sector. Concurrently, its defense drone segment is making substantial progress, with three platforms advancing to the cybersecurity phase of Blue UAS certification, which is crucial for accessing U.S. government and defense procurement. Additionally, the heavy-lift ZenaDrone 2000 interceptor is moving towards flight testing, and a new manufacturing base in Ukraine is established to target Gulf State defense markets. These developments collectively demonstrate strong execution of ZenaTech's growth strategy and de-risk its defense product pipeline.