Building a Technology Powerhouse-From AI Drones and Global Acquisitions to Defense, Enterprise Software and the Future of Autonomous Operations $ZENA

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - PrZen -- ZenaTech, Inc. (N A S D A Q: ZENA) $ZENA is building something considerably bigger than a traditional drone company. Through an ambitious combination of artificial intelligence, autonomous drone development, strategic acquisitions, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise software and defense technology, the company is assembling an increasingly diversified technology platform designed to serve some of the world's most important industries.

What makes ZenaTech particularly interesting is the breadth of its business strategy. Rather than depending on a single product or market, the company is developing multiple avenues for commercial growth, combining established service businesses with proprietary technology and an expanding international operating footprint.

And the latest developments are adding even more momentum. On October 29, ZenaTech announced the completion of its 30th and 31st DaaS acquisitions, adding two Australian businesses and four additional locations to its global network. This follows preliminary third-quarter revenue estimates announced October 26 of C$13.4 million to C$14.8 million, alongside management's target of potential adjusted EBITDA breakeven in 2027.

For investors, these developments help illustrate the company's larger ambition: becoming an integrated provider of intelligent automation solutions across commercial, industrial, government and defense markets.

Drone as a Service: The Foundation of a Growing Business

One of ZenaTech's biggest accomplishments has been the rapid expansion of its Drone as a Service division.

The DaaS business is designed to modernize traditional services such as land surveying, construction monitoring, infrastructure inspections, power washing and agricultural applications through drone technology and automation.

Instead of requiring customers to purchase and operate expensive drone fleets, ZenaTech provides the services directly. This model offers the potential for repeat business, recurring customer relationships and opportunities to introduce additional technology-enabled services.

The acquisition strategy has been particularly aggressive. With 31 completed DaaS acquisitions, ZenaTech has established a growing network of operating businesses, customer relationships and professional capabilities across multiple geographic markets.

The October 29 Australian acquisitions of Byrne Consultants and Hopkins Consultants are another important step, adding established surveying, civil engineering and town-planning capabilities.

The company's objective is to introduce drone automation and proprietary AI processing into these businesses, potentially increasing productivity, expanding capacity and improving service delivery.

Financial Growth: An Impressive Expansion Story

ZenaTech's reported financial performance provides another important piece of the story.

During the first half of 2026, the company generated C$17.73 million in revenue, representing approximately 425% growth compared with the first half of 2025.

Second-quarter revenue reached C$9.33 million, up approximately 316% year over year. First-half revenue also exceeded the company's entire reported 2025 revenue of C$12.9 million by approximately 37%.

The company's October 26 preliminary third-quarter estimate of C$13.4 million to C$14.8 million suggests continued expansion.

Important financial highlights include:

• 425% first-half revenue growth year over year.
• 316% second-quarter revenue growth year over year.
• C$17.73 million in reported first-half 2026 revenue.
• C$13.4 million–C$14.8 million in preliminary third-quarter revenue estimates.
• Seven consecutive quarters of sequential revenue growth, as reported by the company.
• 2027 potential adjusted EBITDA breakeven target established by management.

These figures are encouraging, although the third-quarter figures remain preliminary and unaudited. The company has also reported significant net losses, making execution, cost management and successful integration of acquisitions important considerations as it pursues its profitability objectives.

ZenaDrone: A Growing Portfolio of Autonomous Technology

Behind the DaaS expansion is ZenaTech's drone development and manufacturing subsidiary, ZenaDrone.

Its growing portfolio is designed to address different commercial and government applications, including:

• ZenaDrone 1000: A multifunctional autonomous platform being developed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and specialized cargo applications.
• IQ Nano: Designed for indoor inventory management, security and warehouse applications.
• IQ Square: Targeting outdoor inspections and infrastructure maintenance.
• IQ Quad: Designed for surveying and geospatial applications.
• IQ Aqua: Focused on underwater applications.
• IQ Octo: An eight-motor autonomous drone developed for precision agricultural spraying and seeding.

The IQ Octo is especially interesting because it connects directly to the company's DaaS strategy. ZenaTech has also initiated development of a mobile drone operations trailer designed to support multiple agricultural drones, automated battery charging, launch and landing operations, and greater field productivity.

The longer-term objective is to extend this mobile operating concept into other DaaS applications, including surveying and inspections.

ZenaDrone's manufacturing and development footprint, including facilities in Arizona, Dubai and Taiwan, also supports the company's international ambitions.

ZenaAI and ZenaWorx: Turning Drone Data Into Valuable Intelligence

Perhaps one of ZenaTech's most exciting opportunities is the combination of autonomous drone data collection and artificial intelligence.

In October, the company unveiled its proprietary AI software suite for land surveying. The platform is being developed to automate portions of LiDAR processing, feature extraction, terrain classification and survey-data workflows.

The vision is straightforward: drones can reduce the time required to collect field information, while AI can help reduce the time required to process and deliver that information.

ZenaTech has identified potential workflow reductions of up to 80% in certain post-processing activities as a development objective.

Another important product is ZenaWorx, its construction intelligence platform. Combining drone data, digital terrain modeling and three-dimensional visualization, the platform is designed to help construction companies monitor site conditions and project progress.

ZenaTech has already announced its first paying customer in the AI data center construction market. With large-scale data center development requiring extensive surveying, grading and infrastructure monitoring, this represents an attractive application area to pursue.

Enterprise SaaS: An Additional Revenue Stream

ZenaTech's enterprise software division provides another dimension to its business.

The company has assembled a portfolio of 13 software brands, serving organizations in areas including government, healthcare, financial services, law enforcement and industrial operations.

Its acquisition of NOW Solutions expanded its HR and payroll software capabilities, while the August acquisition of ESM Software added strategy execution and performance management software serving more than 8,000 users.

ZenaTech has also introduced Zoo Office, an ambitious vision for an AI-powered enterprise productivity platform intended to integrate its software brands and automate business workflows.

This division provides an opportunity to complement the physical drone business with established software products and customer relationships.

Defense, Government and International Opportunities

ZenaTech is also pursuing opportunities in the government and defense sectors, where autonomous systems are increasingly important.

Its development initiatives include ISR platforms, specialized cargo drones, counter-UAS technologies and maritime interceptor systems.

The company is progressing through product development, demonstrations, testing and certification initiatives, including its Blue UAS-related efforts.

Internationally, ZenaTech's expansion across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia provides a foundation for pursuing additional commercial and government opportunities.

Its September announcement of Irish Aviation Authority operational authorization for drone-based crop and soil nutrient application services is another example of its efforts to expand real-world commercial applications internationally.

The Bigger Picture: A Company Building Multiple Growth Engines

ZenaTech's greatest strength may ultimately be the way its business divisions complement one another.

DaaS provides established operating businesses and customers. ZenaDrone develops the hardware. ZenaAI and ZenaWorx aim to improve data collection and processing. Enterprise SaaS adds established software relationships and additional digital capabilities. Defense initiatives provide exposure to another potentially significant market.

The company's October 26 announcement targeting potential adjusted EBITDA breakeven in 2027 adds an important financial objective to this expansion strategy.

Investors will want to watch upcoming audited results, acquisition integration, customer adoption, technology commercialization and progress toward improved operating performance.

There are execution, financing, regulatory and competitive risks, and the company's financial losses demonstrate that its growth must ultimately translate into sustainable profitability.

Nevertheless, ZenaTech is pursuing a broad and ambitious vision in markets where automation, AI and autonomous systems are becoming increasingly important.

For investors, ZenaTech's story is about more than drones. It is about building an integrated technology platform with multiple commercial applications, expanding global reach and opportunities across several major industries. With 31 DaaS acquisitions, substantial reported revenue growth, an expanding autonomous drone portfolio and ambitious AI and defense initiatives, ZenaTech has assembled an impressive collection of business assets and growth opportunities to watch as it moves toward 2027.

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