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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech" or the "Company"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its U.S.-based subsidiary ZenaDrone is now planning to begin scheduling technology demonstrations with U.S. government defense agencies, starting with its first confirmed agency demonstration. Management regards this as a key step in the transition of its drone portfolio from testing to market readiness. "Our team now plans to move ZenaDrone's technology from the lab and tes

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 16, 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 that it has completed the acquisition of Grand Prairie Alberta-based Velocity Geomatics Inc. doing business as Velocity Group, with operations and offices across Alberta, British Colombia and Saskatchewan. The acquisition marks ZenaTech’s first acquisition in drone-based geomatics for environmental and regulatory compliance and services in the oil and gas industry, establishing a Drone as a Servic

NEW YORK, July 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series, today announced the presentations from the July 9th Global Technology Conference are available for on-demand viewing. REGISTER AND VIEW PRESENTATIONS HERE Select companies are accepting 1x1 management meeting requests through July 14th. Please Schedule 1x1 Meetings here. The presentations will be available 24/7 for 90 days. Investors, advisors, and analysts may download investor materials from the company’s resource section. Presenting Companies: CompanyTickersDotz Nano Ltd.(OTCQB:DTZNY, ASX: DTZ))Zapata Quantum Inc(OTCQB:ZPTA)Bango plc(OTCQX:BGOPF, LSE: BGO)

Market Forecasts Show AUV Sector Growing Nearly 4x Faster Than Broader Defense Industry AverageMarket News Updates News Commentary NEW YORK, July 9, 2026 /CNW/ -- Underwater mines have always been a nasty problem. They're cheap to deploy, hard to spot, and clearing them has traditionally meant sending a diver into the water to do it by hand — which is about as risky as it sounds. That's finally changing. Autonomous underwater vehicles, AUVs for short, are taking over mine detection work for navies around the world, and the money backing that shift is starting to add up fast. The naval mine detection UUV market alone is on track to grow from $1.87 billion this year to $3.03 billion by 2030 —

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 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 that its ZenaDrone subsidiary has moved the IQ Aqua autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) into an active U.S. field testing program. Testing is being conducted in the Pensacola, Florida area near the Company’s Drone as a Service office location, marking a key milestone since ZenaTech first unveiled the IQ Aqua prototype in March 2026. The testing program consists of putting the IQ Aqua drone through

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 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 its ZenaDrone subsidiary has commenced prototype development of the IQ Sphere, a soccer ball-sized autonomous platform designed for defense applications including ISR (Inspection, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) and remote interaction in GPS-denied and confined environments. The platform is designed to provide real-time intelligence and situational awareness to enhance force protection during bui

NEW YORK, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Investor Conferences, the leading proprietary investor conference series, today announced the agenda for the upcoming Global Technology Conference taking place July 9th, 2026. REGISTER HERE Individual investors, institutional investors, advisors, and analysts are invited to attend. It is recommended that investors pre-register and run the online system check to expedite participation and receive event updates. There is no cost to attend live presentations or schedule one-on-one meetings with company management. Schedule 1x1 meetings here. "We’re pleased to bring together another compelling group of innovators for our upcoming Global

Defense Drones-as-a-Service Market Takes Flight as Global Military Spending AcceleratesAI-powered autonomous drone platforms are becoming mission-critical as defense agencies invest billions in next-generation battlefield technologyNEW YORK, July 2, 2026 /CNW/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Military organizations around the world are rapidly embracing Drones-as-a-Service (DaaS) as a more efficient and cost-effective way to leverage advanced drone capabilities without the hassle of owning and managing large fleets. Rather than purchasing aircraft, ground stations, software, and training personnel, defense agencies can access comprehensive drone solutions when needed, including auton

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 02, 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 that its leadership and business development teams will participate in a series of investor events and global defense tradeshows and conferences over the next three months. ZenaTech will meet with institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth retail investors highlighting its investor story, while its U.S.-based subsidiary ZenaDrone will build awareness and potential customer relatio

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today reports that its 2026 annualized revenue run rate is approximately CAD $33 million. This is based on a simple annualized calculation of first quarter 2026 results (the three months ended March 31, 2026) of CAD $8.3 million multiplied by four. "Our first quarter revenue reflects the strength of our DaaS model and the contribution of the acquisitions we have been in the process of integrating over the past year,

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today reports that its 2026 annualized revenue run rate is approximately CAD $33 million. This is based on a simple annualized calculation of first quarter 2026 results (the three months ended March 31, 2026) of CAD $8.3 million multiplied by four. "Our first quarter revenue reflects the strength of our DaaS model and the contribution of the acquisitions we have been in the process of integrating over the past year,

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of all material assets of NOW Solutions Inc., a Richardson, Texas-based, HR and payroll software company with a long-standing list of customers including schools, hospitals, municipal organizations, and government entities across the U.S. and Canada. The material assets of the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) company, which serves small to mid-market-sized customers with w

Growing reliance on real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance is accelerating demand for scalable drone service platforms across defense operations worldwideNEW YORK, March 12, 2026 /CNW/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary -  Drones are becoming a much bigger part of modern defense operations, and a growing trend within this space is Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS). Instead of militaries buying, maintaining, and operating every drone themselves, they can now work with specialized providers that supply the drones, pilots, software, and data analytics as a service. This approach allows defense organizations to quickly deploy drone capabilities for missions such as surveillance, re

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology business solutions company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of Vara 3D Inc., a well established Salt Lake City-area surveying and 3D mapping company. Vara 3D serves clients across Utah with a strong footprint in California's solar energy ecosystem. This acquisition marks the expansion of ZenaTech's Drone as a Service business into the high-growth solar infrastructure market and provides a foundation to expand drone-enabled offering

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology business solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of Casado Design Ltd., a survey and design company located in the South West of England with a strong reputation and expertise in 3D modeling and scanning services for tower and infrastructure building in the telecom sector. This acquisition marks the entry of Drone as a Service to the UK and the company's expansion into telecom infrastructure, an area experiencing new inv

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology business solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, which includes a record 1,225% increase in year-over-year revenue for the quarter. The company achieved a 6X revenue increase for the first nine months of the year with revenue of $7.73 million compared to the same period of 2024 (all figures are in Canadian dollars). These results represent the company's highest-ever quarte

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The drone surveying market is expected to continue to gain momentum due to increasing demand for aerial intelligence and high-precision mapping across major sectors such as agriculture, mining, construction, and environmental monitoring. A report from Fact.MR analysis indicates that the industry will be valued at USD 1.97 billion in 2025 and will grow to USD 11.49 billion by 2035, at a strong CAGR of 19.3% during the period.  The report said: "The enormous digital revolution in the industrial sectors continues to accelerate demand. Combining drones with AI analytics, GIS platforms, and cloud systems enables real-time pr

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces the closing of its acquisition of Putt Land Surveying, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based land survey firm founded more than 40 years ago, with established clients including the City of Tucson, school districts, and a range of public and private sector clients. This transaction marks the eleventh acquisition for ZenaTech's DaaS business area, and ushers in the acceleration of the Compan

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Agricultural Drone market has been growing rapidly in the past years and is projected to continue through 2032. Companies in the agricultural drone market are employing a range of strategies to bolster their market presence. These tactics encompass innovations in AI and cloud technologies, forging strategic partnerships, diversifying service portfolios, and strengthening data security measures. By embracing these approaches, industry players aim to address changing customer needs and adhere to evolving regulatory and compliance standards, ensuring their competitive edge in the market. A report from Global Market I

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions announces acquisition of Lescure Engineers Inc., an established Santa Rosa, California-based civil engineering and land surveying firm. The acquisition will close by September 12th and will mark ZenaTech's first Northern California DaaS acquisition, establishing a strategic foothold in one of the nation's most dynamic precision agriculture, viticulture, and commercial land development markets. "C

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 26, 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 the next chapter of its growth strategy: a partnership program that invites established, founder-led companies to join the ZenaTech platform and grow alongside it. The acquisition program focuses on profitable, revenue-generating companies across ZenaTech's core verticals — defense technology, enterprise SaaS, and related AI infrastructure. ZenaTech has identified several appropriate companies and

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have become a transformative technology in modern defense and military operations, reshaping strategies from reconnaissance to precision strike capabilities. Military drones offer armed forces enhanced situational awareness, reduced risk to personnel, and cost-efficient mission profiles across surveillance, target acquisition, logistics, and electronic warfare. As autonomous systems incorporating artificial intelligence and advanced sensor suites continue to mature, they are increasingly integral to networked battlefield operations and force multiplie

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently huge R&D investments by companies in the global drone surveying market are maximizing the growth of the Global Drone Mapping Market. The influx of funds is enabling them to utilize AI-driven analytics and cloud-based data platforms to enable real-time decision-making. Collaboration between the providers of geospatial data and the manufacturers of drones is unleashing synergies that benefit the end-user. The smart city trend, green energy mapping, and infrastructure digitization are solid growth drivers for industry players.  A report from Fact.MR analysis projected that the Global Drone Market industry will g

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces its drone subsidiary ZenaDrone has initiated upgrading its membership to the Advocacy level with the influential   Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), enabling it to join both the Defense Advocacy Committee and Air Advocacy Committee. This upgrade enables the company to engage alongside top US drone and defense innovators, such as Skydio, Anduril, Leidos

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced breaking developments for the Drone Manufacturing Industry by issuing new orders to fast-track drone manufacturing operations, cutting red tape by calling for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices.  Hegseth announced he was signing memos to rescind restrictive policies regarding drone production and deployment.  The memos state that the Defense Secretary plans to delegate authorities to procure and operate drones, deemed "vital" technology.  Shares of drone manufacturers jumped in the premarket today following yesterday's announcement.  The announ