Vancouver, British Columbia — March 3, 2026 — Leads & Copy — ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA), a technology solution provider specializing in AI drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, has announced plans to engage with the U.S. defense ecosystem and Congressional representatives in Washington, D.C.
Representatives from ZenaTech’s U.S. drone subsidiary, ZenaDrone, are scheduled to meet with key Members of Congress and stakeholders in Washington, D.C. later this month. This marks the second meeting of its kind, focusing on the company’s drone innovation and U.S. manufacturing plans.
Discussions are expected to center on strengthening U.S.-based drone manufacturing, resilient supply chains, and advanced autonomous capabilities as part of Blue UAS-aligned drone development and broader national security priorities.
ZenaTech CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D., emphasized the increasing importance of autonomous systems in modern defense strategy. Passley stated that the company’s engagement with Congressional representatives reflects the growing national focus on secure, domestic drone capabilities.
ZenaTech is advancing Blue UAS-aligned technologies to meet evolving defense requirements and support Congressional initiatives aimed at strengthening U.S. unmanned system leadership.
ZenaDrone is engineering both its heavy-lift ZenaDrone 1000 autonomous drone and IQ series drone platforms to align with Blue UAS requirements, through Green UAS pathways and NDAA compliance standards. These requirements include secure communications architecture, cybersecurity safeguards, transparent and resilient supply chain components, and data integrity and operational standards.
The company has initiated Green UAS application processes for both drone platforms, positioning its technology within expected frameworks for Blue UAS and future U.S. defense procurement list inclusion.
ZenaTech’s Taiwan manufacturing facility will ensure that NDAA-approved component drone parts, such as cameras, sensors, and motors, will come from a U.S.-friendly nation with component manufacturing expertise. The company’s Arizona-based manufacturing and assembly facility will produce American-made drone solutions for U.S. defense customers.
ZenaDrone is also advancing its quantum navigation-based guidance system, designed to enable drone operation in GPS-denied or contested environments. Integrated with AI-driven autonomy and modular mission payloads, ZenaDrone platforms are being developed to support critical infrastructure inspection, border and maritime security, ISR, specialized cargo delivery, and logistics.
ZenaTech’s vision is focused on advancing autonomous technologies to support national security, enhance readiness, and protect allied nations.
ZenaTech specializes in AI drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions for mission-critical applications for business, government and defense.
Since 2017, the Company has leveraged its software development expertise and grown its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone, to innovate and improve customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes.
ZenaDrone, 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.
Currently, the ZenaDrone 1000 drone is used for crop management applications and critical field cargo applications in the defense sector, the IQ Nano indoor drone is used for inventory management and security in the warehouse and logistics sectors, the IQ Square is an outdoor drone designed for power washing and inspections use in commercial and government sectors, and the IQ Quad is for land surveys.
Source: ZenaTech
