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ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Moving Forward on its Heavy-Lift Gas-Powered Drone Version of the ZenaDrone 1000 for the US Defense and NATO Market
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) ("ZenaTech"), a technology company specializing in AI
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[{"type":"text","content":"VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (\"ZenaTech\"), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service, enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions announces that its subsidiary company ZenaDrone has begun work on an all gas-powered version of the ZenaDrone 1000 drone to enable longer range flight times specifically for US Defense and NATO market use. The company plans to submit a proposal to test this model with the US Air Force through the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) Long-Duration Aircraft Program. “Market analysts estimate the global military drone market to be worth US $14 billion which includes the $5 billion US market, and this is expected to grow to $47 billion by 2032. We are committed to an innovative product roadmap for the ZenaDrone 1000 to meet evolving defense industry needs for long-endurance drone solutions providing real-time intelligence and versatile mission capabilities while minimizing risks to personnel and operational costs. We look forward to a successful SBIR program submission which would help us build the necessary relationships and a pathway to commercialization and federal contracts,” said CEO, Dr. Shaun Passley Ph.D. Gas-powered drones offer distinct advantages for defense applications due to their extended flight durations, higher payload capacities, and superior operational ranges compared to battery-powered counterparts. Gas-powered medium-size drones are well-suited for long-endurance missions such as reconnaissance and border patrol, where the ability to remain airborne for extended periods is critical. The SBIR program for the US Air Force supports small businesses in developing innovative technologies that meet the Air Force's operational needs, offering funding and resources to create, prototype, and potentially transition solutions into military applications, such as advanced drones for surveillance, logistics, or combat. ZenaDrone 1000 is an autonomous multifunction drone offering stable flight, maneuverability, heavy lift capabilities, innovative software technology, sensors, AI, and purpose-built attachments, along with compact and rugged hardware engineered for industrial and military use. The company previously completed two paid trials with the US Air Force an...