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ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Finalizes its Third Generation Design and “Production Model” of the ZenaDrone 1000 for US Defense and Commercial Markets
ZENAZenaTech, Inc.(ZENA) GlobeNewswire·2025-02-25 13:00

Company Overview - ZenaTech, Inc. specializes in AI drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, with a focus on mission-critical business applications [9] - The company operates globally with seven offices in North America, Europe, Taiwan, and UAE, and is expanding its DaaS business model and partner network [9] Product Development - ZenaDrone has finalized the third generation design of the ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction drone, which will serve as the production model for scaling up production [1][2] - The ZenaDrone 1000 features a powerful 100-volt propulsion system and a carbon fiber body, enhancing flight times, speed, and lift capabilities for defense and commercial markets [2][3] - The drone is designed for stable flight and heavy lift capabilities, currently able to carry up to 40 kilograms, and incorporates advanced software technology and AI [6] Market Potential - The global military drone market is projected to grow from an estimated US 14billionin2023toUS14 billion in 2023 to US 47 billion by 2032 [4] - Medium-sized drones like the ZenaDrone 1000 are essential for military applications, requiring speed, power, and heavy-lift capabilities for effective field support [5] Manufacturing Plans - ZenaDrone plans to manufacture and assemble at least ten ZenaDrone 1000 units per month starting in Q1 2025 at its facility in Sharjah, UAE [2] - Additionally, drones destined for the US Department of Defense will be manufactured in Phoenix, Arizona [7] Compliance and Certification - The company’s supply chain is fully compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and it plans to apply for Green UAS and Blue UAS certifications to meet stringent cybersecurity and origin requirements for US DoD sales [8]