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<p>VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today provides an update on its ZenaDrone subsidiary’s development progress on the ZenaDrone 2000 prototype heavy lift interceptor drone program. The Company has completed manufacturing of the drone’s fuselage, finalized key system components including the gas-powered engine selection and configuration, and commenced in-house assembly and systems integration as well as test bench activities for systems and components. The completed drone is expected to begin initial field flight testing at the end of Q3 2026 to further advance its development for defense and security applications.</p><p>“The drone threat has outpaced the defense procurement cycles as militaries, border agencies and critical infrastructure operators are being asked to counter today’s asymmetric aerial attacks with systems designed for an antiquated threat environment. With a counter-UAS market that analysts project could exceed $20 billion by 2030, we believe now is the time to deliver capable, deployable interceptor platforms,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech. “The ZenaDrone 2000 platform is purpose-built for this moment, a heavy-lift, long-endurance interceptor designed to operate across land, coastal, and maritime environments without the logistical constraints of battery-dependent systems. We are moving this program to flight testing with urgency to meet these critical needs.”</p><p>ZenaDrone 2000 is a gas-powered multifunction all-domain capable interceptor drone operable from land bases, coastal positions, and vessel decks. Once airborne, the system is being designed to autonomously detect, track, and engage multiple slow-moving hostile drones while simultaneously using onboard AI-driven threat identification and engagement protocols that will be engineered for effectiveness against a single drone or coordinated drone swarm attacks.</p><p><i><strong>ZenaDrone 2000 — Key Defense Capabilities:</strong></i></p><ul><li>Maritime Launch Capability: Designed for deployment from naval vessels, offshore platforms, and littoral installations, enabling rapid response</li><li>Gas-Powered Endurance: High-performance gas propulsion system delivers extended flight range and loiter time, far exceeding battery-limited alternatives</li><li>Autonomous Threat Detection: Onboard AI and sensor fusion algorithms identify and classify slow-moving aerial threats in real time</li><li>Precision Intercept Engagement: Purpose-built engagement systems enable the intercept of incoming threats efficiently and accurately, minimizing collateral risk</li><li>Asymmetric Cost Advantage: Designed to be a fraction of the cost of missile-based interception systems, delivering decisive operational savings for defense budgets</li><li>Swarm-Ready Architecture: Scalable platform designed for coordinated multi-drone deployment to counter simultaneous multi-vector drone attack scenarios</li></ul><p><i><strong>Key Specifications:</strong></i></p><ul><li><strong>Max Takeoff Weight: </strong>200 kg</li><li><strong>Payload Capacity: </strong>40 kg</li><li><strong>Hover Endurance: </strong>4+ hours</li><li><strong>Engine: </strong>Gasoline powered, 4 × 36-inch propellers</li><li><strong>Footprint: </strong>224.8 × 82.0 cm (folded) / 180.4 × 365.8 cm (deployed)</li><li><strong>Camera Coverage: </strong>360° — 7 cameras</li></ul><p>The ZenaDrone 2000 is a core component of the company’s integrated defense system along with the IQ Glider, a marine-based launch and refueling station, and the Interceptor P-1, a one-way and low-cost expendable interceptor drone. Together the integrated defense system offers coordinated counter-UAS operations for sea and coastal environments. ZenaTech is committed to compliance with all applicable export and trade control regulations and will provide additional updates on counter-UAS development milestones when available in the coming months.</p><p><strong>About ZenaTech</strong></p><p><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=gNsBjvOmc97Sc0EPP7Xo8KbL0nxrCrAvq57oo1to3qDxO8HhKJ_-uEe4mMyq2lZPtAHO_Z2xYTfe5OTHT3S2uw==">ZenaTech</a>, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform industrial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=p0KAnuPvNXw0y6YJuoeo0Ze-7GrFtuR4McwxigO5S3dknXj8A1_Zf4MZem_Oz6ByAzB6YAp7XLdhSjpZCRs6Gk3iAFE2yGGBdisGW88H91k=">Drone as a Service</a>&nbsp;(DaaS) business, and a separate enterprise SaaS division of multiple software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS applications for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&amp;D initiatives</p><p><strong>About ZenaDrone</strong></p><p><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=CJhxdH-FUVjJ31O3hNEL0Mcb9ftdPTwB3xJbC7KgZLxMKrOhDxBwpwUs-du6TzZlcMFOhgb2BsbqaajlXflDfw==">ZenaDrone</a>, a wholly owned subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures autonomous drone solutions that can incorporate machine learning software, AI, predictive modeling, Quantum Computing, and other software and hardware innovations. Created to revolutionize the hemp farming sector, its specialization has grown to multifunctional drone solutions for surveying, monitoring, inspection, tracking, process automation, and defense applications. Currently, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=CJhxdH-FUVjJ31O3hNEL0I2-UGbKgyVaun-If-DcvUSszAVHgTOtgTpj1IhzAP6DDY4bFjuMicBhOHFnIUs2spjCStdZlqIfQBwkA6YxQXpNBEo_2Cg48_tz5bxP_UAJ">ZenaDrone 1000</a> drone is used for crop management applications and critical field cargo applications in the defense sector, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=CKxYwwJt9O1xrs-RYSyVU3TTyXg4bMd5WESzp425fDx_o6KsCmTUENfMuqC03-nh4o0eO_X-n9dr5ygj422PRfqwmHE2peHDU1emwk4iXBgVLtGXmcSGkg3UFQsW7w72">IQ Nano</a> indoor drone is used for inventory management and security in the warehouse and logistics sectors, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=YUlW9v2Uq66cwWuYF8EQOuCiu3cz0zabfRXMSvDM9-5rUJfwsmAWdeTmpjGhgi88LJIKuZnr78tWNpZqh_WpvY_sIzntzih9Gzr4ehb7IAMzCnQKg-k_zur5mscSaTrO">IQ Square</a>is an outdoor drone designed for power washing and inspections use in commercial and government sectors, and the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=AE-2BqrvH7AK2QbU4trojcitW6lNTWvBr_M-PwG1Vn35bF3LaeF-ghgmbZqwi9gkzfetEZXUr8U3eAKWg1lusl5IKAj6PRTvtSUlT_n16rw=">IQ Quad</a> is for land surveys.</p><p>Contacts for more information:</p><p>Company, Investors, and Media:<br>Linda Montgomery<br>ZenaTech<br>312-241-1415<br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=PckvjPIbjnLc0THVr9_Fo-bZZgIT-Cm2VvPtyqegVxXIpZnFjs8n5QH9T6yvxP5gWrGo4VFkn_20-MJa9KVjLM05GmduTy5yQG5IUZCBmeU=">investors@zenatech.com</a></p><p>Investors:<br>Michael Mason<br>CORE IR<br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=PckvjPIbjnLc0THVr9_Fo-bZZgIT-Cm2VvPtyqegVxWKWwdpg8YGAWZNI0OPa3wfianOe2wwq4JaUzvEP2FCCBZ9pt6S6VmdqZVYHqi0sRI=">investors@zenatech.com</a></p><p><strong>Safe Harbor</strong></p><p>This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity; ZenaTech’s ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including its drone products including ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square and IQ Nano; ZenaTech’s ability to develop products for markets as currently contemplated; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and it’s needs for additional financing; ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk; expectations with respect to future operations and costs; the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates; political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets; regulatory risks; unfavorable publicity or consumer perception; difficulty in forecasting industry trends; the ability to hire key personnel; the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech’s expected business objectives for the next twelve months; ZenaTech’s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments; investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions; changes in the target markets; market uncertainty; ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions; management of growth (plans and timing for expansion); patent infringement; litigation; applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech and other related risks ‎‎‎and uncertainties disclosed under the ‎heading “Risk Factors“ ‎‎‎‎in the Company’s Form F-1, Form 20-F and other filings filed ‎‎‎with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=DoA2gv_Nin-dUeTt4mdGCj6OWWMABqrJynQR62hdcIpaiJhah6ldKP_WN1ZPapU_wieIa92RyAdG3NmrLEBC5xYSewFb2gQv0EAaMiG3OhrhztLnOY3RCxrR7yDMFjppITBpi6f6k-ZKpNOjvzMOxor1wrxuvueSMeazkETuD6qemt1lQ0gFN6D1CpFWpgwktsSADSxWYMOKv9L9DC-kVmJF4P0mf4Q8So8vkPoQRUw=">www.sec.gov</a>. The Company undertakes ‎‎‎no obligation to update forward-‎looking ‎‎‎‎information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-‎‎‎looking information represents ‎‎‎‎‎managements’ best judgment based on information currently available. ‎‎‎No forward-looking ‎‎‎‎statement ‎can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. ‎‎‎Accordingly, readers ‎‎‎‎are advised not to ‎place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or ‎‎‎information.‎</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><i>Note: This article has been published automatically by sourcing from Access Newswire. The Stocktwits editorial team did not edit this article.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

ZenaDrone 2000 Heavy-Lift Interceptor Advances Toward Flight Testing as ZenaTech Targets $20B Counter-Drone Market

Gas-powered counter-UAS platform completes airframe build and enters systems integration; initial flight testing planned for Q3 2026

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<p><strong>Vancouver, British Columbia, (May 12, 2026)</strong> — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that its new Ukrainian subsidiary, Phoenix Aero LLC, is expected to serve as a manufacturing and export base for counter-UAS and interceptor drone systems targeted to defense customers across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.&nbsp; These countries include Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman and have demonstrated increasing demand for scalable, lower-cost counter-drone systems. The Lviv-based facility is designed to combine real-world testing conditions with European cost structures to support scalable production for GCC regional defense demand and U.S. defense partners in the Middle East.</p><p>“The Middle East is moving decisively toward attritable, AI-enabled counter-drone systems that can be fielded at scale and at unit economics that legacy air defense platforms cannot match,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “By producing in Western Ukraine, we will be able to offer regional defense customers systems that are continuously refined against real-world threat profiles, manufactured at competitive cost structures, and designed for the volumes these missions require. That combination is what defines the next generation of layered air defense, and our goal is to be a leading Western supplier into that market.”</p><p>ZenaTech management believes Western Ukraine is a strategic location for drone manufacturing and testing due to its established aerospace engineering talent base, competitive production environment, and strong ecosystem of drone innovation and rapid iteration. The region also provides proximity to European logistics corridors, supporting efficient manufacturing scale-up and export pathways for allied markets. Demand for cost-effective counter-drone capabilities across the Middle East has accelerated driven by ongoing low-cost aerial threats, expanding critical infrastructure protection requirements, and increasing adoption of AI-enabled defense systems according to multiple industry and defense analysis experts.&nbsp;</p><p>ZenaTech intends to expand its regional engagement across GCC and broader Middle East U.S. allied markets through direct engagement establishing relationships with sovereign defense procurement authorities and integrators, participation in defense&nbsp; industry exhibitions and conferences, and development of technical support capabilities, supported by its EMEA operations headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Phoenix Aero LLC is intended to serve as the production and product-validation engine that underpins these go-to-market efforts.</p><p>Phoenix Aero LLC is expected to support the manufacturing and testing of counter-UAS solutions, including the Interceptor P-1 one-way expendable interceptor drone for low-cost, scalable aerial threat interception designed to sell for less than $5000 USD; the ZenaDrone 2000 autonomous UAV platform designed for maritime interception operations; and the IQ-Glider marine-based launch and refueling station. Together these solutions provide AI-enabled capabilities in an integrated defense system.&nbsp;</p><p>The Company expects to provide further updates on significant developments and milestones achieved regarding Phoenix Aero LLC over the coming quarters. ZenaTech is committed to compliance with all applicable export and trade control regulations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About ZenaTech&nbsp;</strong><br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.zenatech.com/">ZenaTech</a>, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform industrial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.droneasaservice.com/?__hstc=67789070.8f62dd1a214c40d92bb3086a7f3015fc.1771008991807.1778156577179.1778596499031.31&amp;__hssc=67789070.3.1778596499031&amp;__hsfp=5104b61b81af69cfec467c0a5b8facb0">Drone as a Service</a>&nbsp;(DaaS) business, and a separate enterprise SaaS division of multiple software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS applications for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&amp;D initiatives.</p><p><strong>About ZenaDrone</strong><br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.zenadrone.com/">ZenaDrone</a>, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures AI-powered multifunction autonomous drone solutions integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced computing technologies, for government, defense, and industrial applications. This includes multifunctional drones for surveying, inspections, logistics, security, and defense applications. Its product portfolio includes the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.zenatech.com/drone-technology-solutions/">ZenaDrone 1000</a> for ISR defense and specialized cargo, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.zenatech.com/drone-technology-solutions/">IQ Nano</a> for indoor inventory management and security, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.zenadrone.com/zenadrone-iq-square/">IQ Square</a> for outdoor inspections and maintenance, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.zenadrone.com/iq-quad-drone/">IQ Quad</a> for land surveying, and the IQ Aqua for underwater applications. ZenaDrone operates three global manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan, and is advancing counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and an integrated defense system.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Contacts for more information:</strong><br><strong>Company, Investors, and Media:</strong><br><br>Linda Montgomery<br>ZenaTech<br>312-241-1415<br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:investors@zenatech.com">investors@zenatech.com</a></p><p><strong>Investors:</strong><br><br>Michael Mason<br>CORE IR<br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:investors@zenatech.com">investors@zenatech.com</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Safe Harbor</strong><br>This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. &nbsp;Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity;&nbsp;ZenaTech’s ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including its drone products including ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square and IQ Nano;&nbsp;ZenaTech’s ability to develop products for markets as currently contemplated; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and it’s needs for additional financing;&nbsp;ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk;&nbsp;expectations with respect to future operations and costs;&nbsp;the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates;&nbsp;political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets;&nbsp;regulatory risks;&nbsp;unfavorable publicity or consumer perception;&nbsp;difficulty in forecasting industry trends;&nbsp;the ability to hire key personnel;&nbsp;the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech’s expected business objectives for the next twelve months;&nbsp;ZenaTech’s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments;&nbsp;investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions;&nbsp;changes in the target markets;&nbsp;market uncertainty;&nbsp;ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions;&nbsp;management of growth (plans and timing for expansion);&nbsp;patent infringement;&nbsp;litigation;&nbsp;applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech and other related risks ‎‎‎and uncertainties disclosed under the ‎heading “Risk Factors“ ‎‎‎‎in the Company’s Form F-1, Form 20-F and other filings filed ‎‎‎with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=MCJEA-jZovtm7y6ff50FGFHBj5GRIx2tUeuiQgna0unRNYqf61tDuQbFv1jMul2mqArzrhiCgrT7c0s2UFe4WA==">www.sec.gov</a>. The Company undertakes ‎‎‎no obligation to update forward-‎looking ‎‎‎‎information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-‎‎‎looking information represents ‎‎‎‎‎managements’ best judgment based on information currently available. ‎‎‎No forward-looking ‎‎‎‎statement ‎can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. ‎‎‎Accordingly, readers ‎‎‎‎are advised not to ‎place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or ‎‎‎information.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><i>Note: This article has been published automatically by sourcing from Access Newswire. The Stocktwits editorial team did not edit this article.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

ZenaTech Targets Gulf State Defense Markets with Lviv-Based Phoenix Aero Counter-UAS and Interceptor Drone Production

Western Ukraine manufacturing base positioned to address accelerating GCC demand for combat-validated, cost-effective counter-UAS drone systems.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The deal further strengthens ZenaTech’s acquisition-led strategy by building a globally integrated DaaS network of recurring, technology-enabled services, according to ZenaTech.</li><li>The company stated that it has 25 international DaaS locations and continues to expand its network and service portfolio.</li><li>The company plans to pursue additional acquisitions in sectors poised for drone disruption, expanding into new U.S. states and international markets.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shares of ZenaTech Inc. (ZENA) drew investor attention on Thursday after the company announced it will acquire a Brisbane-headquartered Australian land surveying and spatial services firm, marking its 22nd Drone-as-a-Service acquisition and its&nbsp;first major push into the Asia-Pacific region.</p><p>The company stated that the acquisition will enhance its customer base in infrastructure, public works, and natural resources sectors and expand its footprint in the Australian market, starting with three offices in Queensland.</p><p>“Strategically, it also expands ZenaTech’s access into the Asia-Pacific corridor, which provides the potential to significantly expand our global footprint,” said Shaun Passley, Chief Executive Officer at ZenaTech.</p><p>Passley also stated that the deal further aids the company’s long-term vision of&nbsp; constructing a scalable AI autonomy platform through Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), digitizing and improving legacy services with drones.</p><p>The company has 25 international DaaS locations and continues to expand its network and service portfolio.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>What Does This Deal Bring To The Table For ZENA?</strong></h2><p>According to ZenaTech, the 35-year-established geospatial and surveying company has offices in Brisbane, Gladstone, and the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. It delivers precision surveying, advanced geospatial mapping, and LiDAR-based data capture to government, public works, infrastructure, and commercial clients across large-scale civil and construction projects.</p><p>The company also stated that this acquisition aligns with the DaaS platform, supported by the target firm’s&nbsp;current use of drone-enabled workflows, established geospatial capabilities, existing client base, and data-driven operations.</p><p>ZenaTech said it plans to build on this foundation and roll out standardized drone-based surveying and infrastructure solutions.&nbsp;</p><p>As a result, this deal further boosts the company’s&nbsp;acquisition-led strategy, building a globally integrated DaaS network consisting of recurring, technology-enabled services, ZenaTech stated.</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>ZENA’s 2026 Outlook</strong></h2><p>In a shareholder letter, CEO Passley said that&nbsp;for 2026, ZenaTech expects a built-in revenue lift as its 2025 acquisitions contribute full-year results instead of partial periods.&nbsp;</p><p>Beyond that baseline, the company plans to target additional acquisitions in sectors ready for drone disruption, pushing into new U.S. states and international markets, Passley added.</p><p>In its DaaS segment, the company said it plans to add non-digitized sectors where drone innovation can slash costs and improve efficiency.&nbsp;</p><p>The company is also eyeing scaling manufacturing across its three facilities and bringing its Arizona and Ukraine sites to full operational status.&nbsp;</p><h2 class="st-heading-2"><strong>What Do Retail Traders Think About ZENA?</strong></h2><p>On Stocktwits, retail sentiment surrounding the stock is ‘bullish’ amid ‘high’ message volumes.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_07_at_09_48_04_png_d18855a122.webp" alt="ZENA retail sentiment and message volumes as of May 7."></p><p>Shares of ZenaTech have declined by more than 32% so far this year.</p><p><i>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.</i></p><p>Read Next: <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-slips-despite-price-target-hikes/cZXbgjaReQ2">MSTR Stock Slips Despite Price Target Hikes – Retail Questions Whether Saylor Is Selling Bitcoin</a></p>

ZENA Stock In Spotlight After Latest Acquisition Marks Major Push Into Asia-Pacific – Here’s How This Will Impact Its Customer Base

ZenaTech stated that the acquisition of the Australian land surveying and spatial services firm aligns with its long-term vision of building a scalable AI autonomy platform through Drone-as-a-Service.

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<p>VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces it recently signed a binding agreement, subject to regulatory approvals, to acquire a Brisbane-headquartered Australian land surveying and spatial services firm with offices in Gladstone and on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. This will mark the Company’s 22nd DaaS acquisition and its first major expansion into Australia, establishing a strategic foothold in the country with a three-office footprint in Queensland, and a launchpad into the Asia-Pacific region. The acquisition, once complete, will also strengthen the Company’s customer base in infrastructure, public works, and natural resources sectors.</p><p>“Australia represents a strategically important market itself with strong long-term demand across infrastructure, public works, and resource-driven industries including mining, energy, and related sectors. Strategically, it also expands ZenaTech’s access into the Asia-Pacific corridor, which provides the potential to significantly expand our global footprint,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech. “This transaction supports our long-term vision of building a scalable AI autonomy platform through DaaS, digitizing and improving legacy services with our drones, in a technology-led business through disciplined execution, while advancing long-term shareholder value.”</p><p>The 35-year-established geospatial and surveying services provider has a long-standing track record of delivering precision surveying and spatial data solutions to government, public works, infrastructure, and commercial clients across large-scale civil and construction projects. Its service offering spans traditional surveying, advanced geospatial mapping, and LiDAR-based data capture, supporting high-accuracy planning and execution for complex infrastructure environments.</p><p>This acquisition integrates seamlessly into ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service platform, supported by the acquisition’s existing use of drone-enabled workflows, established geospatial capabilities, existing client base, and data-driven operations. ZenaTech plans to leverage this foundation to accelerate the deployment of standardized drone-based surveying and infrastructure solutions across key customer segments, enhancing scalability and operational efficiency. The transaction further strengthens ZenaTech’s acquisition-led strategy building a globally integrated DaaS network consisting of recurring, technology-enabled services.</p><p>ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service platform is designed to provide business and government clients with convenient subscription and usage-based access to fast and superior AI drone-base, turnkey services for a host of surveying, inspection, maintenance, power washing, inventory management, and precision agriculture services. There is no need for capital costs or the operational burdens of ownership including regulatory compliance or finding drone pilots. By acquiring established, profitable service companies using low-tech and manual processes poised for AI drone innovation, ZenaTech is building a global, multi-service DaaS network of locations in communities anchored by longstanding, existing customers and revenue, for next-gen drone integration designed for speed, precision, data, and safety benefits. The company has a total of 25 international DaaS locations and is continuing to expand its network and portfolio of services.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>About ZenaTech</strong></p><p><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=vk6n-0c0oChOnB57YG13Gb2VHnneuCKg4lnwuNEUxT5iykMiWG7fWjmPuhR5H_wyjGoQeFFXdjGd2L4BgQHbAQ==">ZenaTech</a>, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform industrial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=kHP0rrk-bGiXZCtFdtT-p3kCcImctJKc2zVPHj_DLK22FzuPNg_9P88rkUkvNfhU2pijkK32ndjuEMhftKWtU7VgcUB-4YkYe8M9KU3743A=">Drone as a Service</a> (DaaS) business, and a separate enterprise SaaS division of multiple software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS applications for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&amp;D initiatives.</p><p><strong>About ZenaDrone</strong></p><p>ZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures AI-powered multifunction autonomous drone solutions integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced computing technologies, for government, defense, and industrial applications. This includes multifunctional drones for surveying, inspections, logistics, security, and defense applications. Its product portfolio includes the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8Bdw0W3MjGzAeAVn4QelCn_IoH9fnN-6U0koMkGTu2k72LUWTkDDpE0AtIkiwwjv3GQZvHLBpiIrHsSQx1G4n4rjmWK5RE5fXMyKkX8bxHickYJVSs4ajNmmwzJ7CxYx">ZenaDrone 1000</a>for ISR defense and specialized cargo, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=uAVAYVR_qrgbPPoaDaDjRfcG_TPZB1xOydRYxBLML_7nFgxsw_MJ_JZIF1eCdRFzqtsRC4dcKcBk0OGZ-2ygn-CI5awp-rPP1ph6I6DsnSAtRd3gQ6DcdgzD1fkfqo2T">IQ Nano</a> for indoor inventory management and security, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=tkT36SUQz6RaU_aLhPDIjLm50eQLVWwJJlTaDNR31OEUauRueoAXW0uwUx8Cj8pvMxuXT8Is3R5Po3cuPA46bJj43BO5gyUINr7JRMWH55CCEx7NMuEjHc_kjSaLlh88">IQ Square</a> for outdoor inspections and maintenance, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=5tREuMVmP-uVOnagA_0KY9qxHWlDHssD-SbSWypgKaTHwdrARocvtnunSJlg9VX0ylaeN8KLXni8QTN5oa6ptPb_DLj42y0_4UTS74CsBLo=">IQ Quad</a> for land surveying, and the IQ Aqua for underwater applications. ZenaDrone operates three global manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan, and is advancing counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and an integrated defense system.</p><p><strong>Contacts for more information:</strong></p><p>Company, Investors, and Media:&nbsp;<br>Linda Montgomery<br>ZenaTech<br>312-241-1415<br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aW_wl2LWW3KlxtNl6wWNfnABm9T7rmtyNfeUa15j6-W2gvthB49zGqOFqVdgODpF2GxbCjCT-vdNOuXsv0mE68vV6qf407sW-aoXDZVGUgA=">investors@zenatech.com</a></p><p>Investors:<br>Michael Mason<br>CORE IR<br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=aW_wl2LWW3KlxtNl6wWNfnABm9T7rmtyNfeUa15j6-U_-ewWE-UjsqRaMEXFfjQhcJbByA8BNBS9KPDHYy5DfW5RpneMk2vQzKSAl7N_uK0=">investors@zenatech.com</a></p><p><strong>Safe Harbor</strong></p><p>This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. &nbsp;Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity;&nbsp;ZenaTech's ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including its drone products including ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square and IQ Nano;&nbsp;ZenaTech's ability to develop products for markets as currently contemplated; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and it’s needs for additional financing;&nbsp;ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk;&nbsp;expectations with respect to future operations and costs;&nbsp;the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates;&nbsp;political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets;&nbsp;regulatory risks;&nbsp;unfavorable publicity or consumer perception;&nbsp;difficulty in forecasting industry trends;&nbsp;the ability to hire key personnel;&nbsp;the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech’s expected business objectives for the next twelve months;&nbsp;ZenaTech’s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments;&nbsp;investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions;&nbsp;changes in the target markets;&nbsp;market uncertainty;&nbsp;ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions;&nbsp;management of growth (plans and timing for expansion);&nbsp;patent infringement;&nbsp;litigation;&nbsp;applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech and other related risks ‎‎‎and uncertainties disclosed under the ‎heading “Risk Factors“ ‎‎‎‎in the Company’s Form F-1, Form 20-F and other filings filed ‎‎‎with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=HIH7dsz1nXwjdovNZIGGl75FuU4uvsgIdTzgLKrvotbsP6egnigfba1B5AIDlNL_HgmOAcO_EmhMZTqQ21S0Hro1f4HHwJx2AciW8PS7J_Q-mGNEn07OHi2Bb--avZ8h7lh4PxvjR2W_H7o58XJNxbR_VgDyY-3gkc9Zjb9MezXfjKjor-4qr6NuW7RqivpldppgD93lQVJD6aOjkbgLE5unrag4c-3XpLObgd5BUrE=">www.sec.gov</a>. The Company undertakes ‎‎‎no obligation to update forward-‎looking ‎‎‎‎information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-‎‎‎looking information represents ‎‎‎‎‎managements’ best judgment based on information currently available. ‎‎‎No forward-looking ‎‎‎‎statement ‎can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. ‎‎‎Accordingly, readers ‎‎‎‎are advised not to ‎place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or ‎‎‎information.‎</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><i>Note: This article has been published automatically by sourcing from Access Newswire. The Stocktwits editorial team did not edit this article.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

ZenaTech To Enter Australian Market Through Drone as a Service Acquisition of an Established Land Surveying and Spatial Services Company Serving Government and Infrastructure Clients

22nd acquisition expands AI autonomy and Drone as a Service platform into Asia-Pacific infrastructure markets

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<p>VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) (“ZenaTech”), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today provides a business update and future outlook in a letter to shareholders from CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.</p><p>To our valued shareholders,</p><p>ZenaTech continued its exponential transformation in 2025 with disciplined execution across every dimension of our business, laying the foundation for scaling our AI autonomy drone platforms for commercial and defense markets. We completed 20 acquisitions, launched a new revenue-generating DaaS segment, advanced our defense technology pipeline, and built a balance sheet capable of supporting sustained long-term growth. The results speak clearly: full-year revenue reached a record $12.9 million, a 558% increase over the $2.0 million we reported in 2024, while total assets grew 188% to $99.8 million (all figures are expressed in Canadian dollars).</p><p>These numbers reflect a fundamental shift in the nature of ZenaTech: from a technology development company with a software revenue base to a diversified, multi-segment operating company with a scalable Drone as a Service platform, a growing enterprise software business, and a maturing defense technology portfolio. We have built the foundation for meaningful, recurring revenue growth, and I’m extremely proud to share with you the story of how we got here and where we are going.</p><p>Our full-year revenue of $12.9 million was driven primarily by the successful launch of our Drone as a Service segment, which contributed $10.1 million, representing 78% of total consolidated revenue in its very first full year of operations. Our Enterprise SaaS Software segment delivered $2.8 million in revenue, a 43% increase over 2024, reflecting the continued strength of our subscription and license fee business across workplace scheduling, medical records, law enforcement data management, warehouse management, and other verticals.</p><p>Our balance sheet strengthened considerably during the year. Cash and reserves increased 301% to $15.1 million, and working capital rose 439% to $18.3 million. Total assets crossed $99.8 million, with property, plant, and equipment growing from approximately $417,000 to $11.7 million as our operational footprint expanded. Intangible assets reached $10.4 million, and we recognized $12.1 million in goodwill from our land surveying business combinations. While net loss was $45.2 million, it reflects both the investment-heavy nature of our DaaS launch year and the active development of drone products to meet current market demand. We expect the cost profile of our DaaS operations to improve materially over the next 12 to 24 months as our acquired companies complete drone integration and expand their service offerings, all the while we will continue to innovate new drone products that will lead the market and drive demand.</p><p><i>Drone as a Service: Building a Scalable AI Autonomy Platform</i></p><p>The launch of our Drone as a Service segment was the defining commercial development of 2025. In a single year, we built a multi-location, revenue-generating DaaS network by completing 19 land survey, mapping, inspection, and cleaning company acquisitions across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. Each acquisition is immediately accretive to revenue, and we expect margin improvement over a 12- to 24-month integration period as we convert field operations to ZenaDrone-based delivery and expand each location's service portfolio.</p><p>By year end, our DaaS network had grown to 19 locations globally, and we subsequently added a new corporate location in Orlando, bringing the current total to 24 DaaS locations worldwide. We also introduced new hardware tailored specifically to our DaaS operations, including the IQ Quad, built specifically for land surveys, and added quantum navigation software enabling our drones to operate in GPS-denied environments. These product additions deepen the technological differentiation we bring to acquired operations and expand the types of contracts we can competitively pursue.</p><p>Looking ahead to 2026, our 2025 acquisitions will contribute a full year of revenue rather than partial-year contributions, which we expect to drive meaningful top-line growth on its own. Beyond that baseline effect, we plan to pursue additional targeted acquisitions in sectors ripe for drone-enabled disruption, entering new U.S. states and international markets. As drone conversion progresses across our existing locations, we expect to reduce per-job costs while simultaneously expanding service capacity and cross-selling opportunities within each location.</p><p><i>Defense Segment: Entering Counter-UAS and Advancing Toward Procurement-Ready Status</i></p><p>Our defense business made meaningful progress in 2025, and we enter 2026 better positioned than at any prior point in our history to convert that progress into future contracts and revenue. During the year, we engaged directly with program managers and decision makers across U.S. defense agencies and met with Members of Congress, advancing our positioning for demonstrations and pilot programs planned for 2026.</p><p>On the technology front, we commenced prototype development of two interceptor drone platforms, the gas-powered ZenaDrone 2000 and the one-way Interceptor P-1, as well as a marine launching station called the IQ Glider, establishing ZenaTech's entry into the maritime-based interceptor drone and the counter-UAS integrated defense system market. We also added the ZenaDrone 1000 to the Green UAS certification process, bringing the total number of our drones in that pathway to three. Green UAS certification is the required precursor to Blue UAS certification, which will enable our inclusion in U.S. Defense procurement contracts.</p><p>The strategic rationale for our defense investment is clear. The demand for drone solutions across both defense and commercial markets continues to grow at double-digit rates, and we believe we can capture meaningful market share in 2026 and beyond. The current political environment underscores the increasing need for optimized and cost-effective technology, as modern asymmetrical warfare presents an acute and growing challenge. Enemy threats relying on inexpensive-to-deploy drone technology, are extraordinarily costly to counter with traditional intercept methods. Our Interceptor P-1, planned to be priced at under $5,000, is designed to manage drone swarm threats in a cost-effective and scalable manner. The IQ Aqua addresses another emerging sub-surface threat domain, offering the ability to detect and respond to underwater mine threats without exposing divers or manned vessels to risk. With these solutions, we have expanded our potential customer base to NATO and allied countries including Gulf states.</p><p>To support accelerated production of our defense interceptor systems, we announced this month that we are establishing a manufacturing facility and launching operations in Ukraine. This will serve the dual purpose of scaling production of our counter-UAS systems and providing a testing environment to validate our products under active threat conditions. We have also expanded manufacturing operations across our facilities in Taiwan (through our Spider Vision Sensors subsidiary), the UAE, and Mesa, Arizona, where our new NDAA-compliant facility positions us to serve U.S. defense customers with American-made drone systems. Additionally, we opened an office in South Korea, solidifying our commitment to providing real-time response to emerging needs on the international stage.</p><p><i>Enterprise Software: Steady Growth, Expanded Portfolio, Strategic Expertise</i></p><p>Our Enterprise SaaS Software segment continued its consistent growth trajectory in 2025, delivering $2.8 million in revenue, a 43% year-over-year increase. We also expanded our software portfolio through the acquisition of Othership Limited, a U.K.-based workplace scheduling and management software company, broadened both our product capabilities and our geographic reach. We also acquired Now Solutions, an HR services software company, which added a 12th brand to our SaaS business segment. These additions reinforce our software segment as a stable, recurring-revenue complement to our higher-growth DaaS and defense businesses. Importantly, our software development in-house expertise is strategic to our drone solutions development and ability to rapidly execute our vertically integrated drone platforms.</p><p><i>Outlook for 2026</i></p><p>We enter 2026 with momentum across all of our business segments and a clear strategic roadmap for building on the foundation we established in 2025. Our priorities for the year center on integrating and scaling our platforms, converting technology investment into revenue, and continuing the disciplined M&amp;A activity that has driven our growth.</p><p>In our DaaS segment, the primary growth drivers are full-year revenue contributions from 2025 acquisitions, continued drone conversion across existing locations, and the addition of new acquisition targets in non-digitized sectors where drone innovation can deliver transformative cost and efficiency improvements. We will also continue expanding our manufacturing capacity across our three facilities and bringing our Arizona and Ukraine sites to full operational status.</p><p>For our drone technology and defense business, 2026 will be a year of converting development progress into validated, revenue-generating products. We plan to advance development, testing, and certification across our drone solutions portfolio, with particular focus on the ZenaDrone 1000 platform and IQ Series for industrial applications, including precision agriculture, indoor inventory management and logistics, and security and inspection markets. On the defense side, we plan to execute demonstrations and pilot programs with U.S. Defense agency stakeholders for applications, including indoor inventory management and cargo drone operations, while continuing development of our Counter-UAS platforms. We also plan to continue to pursue both Green and Blue UAS certifications to position ourselves to become a key provider to the U.S. Department of War, and other key defence and government agencies, as appropriate.</p><p>We are a company with significant ambitions, and I am proud of the team we have built and the results we have delivered. The work of 2025 has given us a platform, a portfolio, and a pipeline that we believe will generate compounding value for shareholders in the years ahead. I am grateful for your continued support and confidence, and I look forward to sharing our progress with you throughout 2026.</p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>Shaun Passley, Ph.D.</p><p>CEO, ZenaTech, Inc.</p><p><strong>About ZenaTech</strong></p><p><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_Vt6rFEd20auUmu9y8Wn-8Kt4WcJNPaYcKwQbHWJ6WUcLLaP7JZH7K3NLjNw64bjVEK6mCzjCgYzBD2FLZ3fuw==">ZenaTech</a>, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform industrial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=x5z1DL6kjRMiuw8vDfcz23pZtOu-sV3mXGhMBBQNFuwf1GA8Nh9BzQHbGSaKZRq66QuHk5iR_vox63IfREHd3F1BTzhqepohVeHi-PqXhbs=">Drone as a Service</a> (DaaS) business, and a separate enterprise SaaS division of multiple software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS applications for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&amp;D initiatives.</p><p><strong>About ZenaDrone</strong></p><p>ZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures AI-powered multifunction autonomous drone solutions integrating machine learning, predictive analytics, and advanced computing technologies, for government, defense, and industrial applications. This includes multifunctional drones for surveying, inspections, logistics, security, and defense applications. Its product portfolio includes the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=vJv4nBvIMdBXWqUbNjafRW221EnXbfAw2i9lPvJh5WZrf6VWbggHoVtsP3OXHOwbbEpqln6jxaq2Kb0iDltpwt0CokxVhltpj5NYPFGUqilLYfzfY1TIY-JzgPzAse_E">ZenaDrone 1000</a>for ISR defense and specialized cargo, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Pe2km3MZ-4gFVZWJ6rtUy3WehzRHXna4K2_ZQPNl1i-WneSq3hO0IVJjm1aMOOPH0EpIEpy1IQZBW6g3pB3eBer9axFlYcA7ZT4Hg9Bk7ZmdJPQxCdM3SCiBODC0eHz8">IQ Nano</a> for indoor inventory management and security, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=fndIKZyFzS_KdZ3Gt22uDLxXhKCM5Nb7Fz3BWiiDelUfx1l35yArYArCa2i_2A2vYqguBLxi_ir2Mx7o2gzXX4Vr-WKYciaPoZs9mScottPyRNf1SfLDDPrSP4z15hAn">IQ Square</a> for outdoor inspections and maintenance, the <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=8jrR4poaTkeMNyzvsQkmbNquPYDF1ZIciRbkOv36qOU-3vVM6vYaW3GIL8kwitLGYiIZaJciUtc4PqrNeBL2pRKxKSeFAmcwVQzQ3sdvj30=">IQ Quad</a> for land surveying, and the IQ Aqua for underwater applications. ZenaDrone operates three global manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan, and is advancing counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and an integrated defense system.</p><p><strong>Contacts for more information:</strong></p><p>Company, Investors, and Media:<br>Linda Montgomery<br>ZenaTech<br>312-241-1415<br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=H2hSp21i851K5rukCbbNRtdOuYXp8peo3zv140Rwf4BsV4rhibwC-UTw0h6xJIEQNDMxC0E5SLha1Q6VpC0TCyFpmkLOfWMNeEiNt5ir85w=">investors@zenatech.com</a></p><p>Investors:<br>Michael Mason<br>CORE IR<br><a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=H2hSp21i851K5rukCbbNRtdOuYXp8peo3zv140Rwf4COJgDgR4dE7GJb87NFLfDRTSIxjh-AX9QHOrIlCJbDAVybWFIZEbB6vexIkNTBikg=">investors@zenatech.com</a></p><p><strong>Safe Harbor</strong></p><p>This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management’s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech’s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “seek”, “is/are likely to”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech’s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity; ZenaTech's ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including its drone products including ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square and IQ Nano; ZenaTech's ability to develop products for markets as currently contemplated; ZenaTech’s anticipated cash needs and it’s needs for additional financing; ZenaTech’s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk; expectations with respect to future operations and costs; the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates; political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets; regulatory risks; unfavorable publicity or consumer perception; difficulty in forecasting industry trends; the ability to hire key personnel; the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech’s expected business objectives for the next twelve months; ZenaTech’s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments; investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions; changes in the target markets; market uncertainty; ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions; management of growth (plans and timing for expansion); patent infringement; litigation; applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech and other related risks ‎‎‎and uncertainties disclosed under the ‎heading “Risk Factors“ ‎‎‎‎in the Company’s Form F-1, Form 20-F and other filings filed ‎‎‎with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on EDGAR through the SEC’s website at&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=gIHHiS6F8T4sKwg8239uLVQgbsev3ofT_RYL4aNl2cBVM91BPSicJr_c71cHct01RjalAB4BCHQ3UZMysOLzhQ0bOSR3yMOVO7O4kQQGt0OgtKMMfc-4_4kr_MhZqDz3TuIQSscnPQxRMJfT58RG6lfDINIeNhJ3dbNlfA9qfP7B_Lk-GlQHyGGpsVg1SE4v7wi1bmtWbstkBDUct7esIXwtvcZXurVUpPUSkF2NksE=">www.sec.gov</a>. The Company undertakes ‎‎‎no obligation to update forward-‎looking ‎‎‎‎information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-‎‎‎looking information represents ‎‎‎‎‎managements’ best judgment based on information currently available. ‎‎‎No forward-looking ‎‎‎‎statement ‎can be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. ‎‎‎Accordingly, readers ‎‎‎‎are advised not to ‎place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or ‎‎‎information.‎</p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><i>Note: This article has been published automatically by sourcing from Access Newswire. The Stocktwits editorial team did not edit this article.</i></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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ZenaTech, Inc. is an enterprise software technology company, which specializes in mission-critical cloud-based applications integrated with smart hardware to deliver solutions across diverse industries. The firm also develops drone manufacturing, sales, and distribution business. The company was founded by Shaun A. Passley on August 31, 2017 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

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