ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Moves to a New Arizona Manufacturing Facility for US Defense Focused on Drone Swarms Using Quantum Computing
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) announces the relocation of its subsidiary ZenaDrone to a new manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona, focused on producing US Defense and NATO-compliant drones. The facility will manufacture the ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction autonomous AI drones, incorporating R&D for Quantum Computing and drone swarm technology for military applications.
The facility includes manufacturing, assembly, R&D, sales, pilot, and training capabilities, along with an aeronautical test range. The company aims to develop drone swarms for border control and perimeter security, leveraging its Sky Traffic project that utilizes AI, Quantum Computing, and Amazon Web Services.
The global military drone market, valued at $14 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $47 billion by 2032. ZenaTech has completed paid trials with the US Air Force and Naval Reserve and plans to pursue Green UAS followed by Blue UAS certification for DoD compliance.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) annuncia il trasferimento della sua filiale ZenaDrone in una nuova struttura produttiva a Phoenix, in Arizona, focalizzata sulla produzione di droni conformi alla difesa degli Stati Uniti e alla NATO. La struttura sarà dedicata alla produzione dei droni autonomi multifunzionali ZenaDrone 1000, integrando ricerca e sviluppo per il calcolo quantistico e la tecnologia dei droni a sciame per applicazioni militari.
La struttura include capacità di produzione, assemblaggio, ricerca e sviluppo, vendite, pilotaggio e addestramento, oltre a un campo di prova aeronautico. L'azienda mira a sviluppare sciami di droni per il controllo delle frontiere e la sicurezza dei perimetri, sfruttando il suo progetto Sky Traffic che utilizza intelligenza artificiale, calcolo quantistico e Amazon Web Services.
Il mercato globale dei droni militari, valutato 14 miliardi di dollari nel 2023, è progettato per raggiungere 47 miliardi di dollari entro il 2032. ZenaTech ha completato prove pagate con l'US Air Force e la Naval Reserve e prevede di perseguire la certificazione Green UAS seguita dalla certificazione Blue UAS per garantire la conformità al DoD.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) anuncia la reubicación de su filial ZenaDrone a una nueva instalación de fabricación en Phoenix, Arizona, enfocada en producir drones conformes a la defensa de EE. UU. y la OTAN. La instalación fabricará los drones autónomos multifuncionales ZenaDrone 1000, incorporando I+D para computación cuántica y tecnología de enjambres de drones para aplicaciones militares.
La instalación incluye capacidades de fabricación, ensamblaje, I+D, ventas, pilotaje y capacitación, junto con un campo de pruebas aeronáuticas. La empresa tiene como objetivo desarrollar enjambres de drones para el control fronterizo y la seguridad perimetral, aprovechando su proyecto Sky Traffic que utiliza IA, computación cuántica y Amazon Web Services.
El mercado global de drones militares, valorado en 14 mil millones de dólares en 2023, se proyecta que alcanzará 47 mil millones de dólares para 2032. ZenaTech ha completado pruebas pagadas con la Fuerza Aérea de EE. UU. y la Reserva Naval, y planea buscar la certificación Green UAS seguida de la certificación Blue UAS para cumplir con el DoD.
제나텍 (NASDAQ: ZENA)는 자회사 제나드론을 애리조나주 피닉스의 새로운 제조시설로 이전한다고 발표했습니다. 이 시설은 미국 국방 및 NATO 규정을 준수하는 드론 생산에 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이곳에서는 다기능 자율 인공지능 드론 제나드론 1000이 제작되며, 군사 응용을 위한 양자 컴퓨팅 및 드론 군집 기술의 연구개발이 포함됩니다.
이 시설은 제조, 조립, 연구 개발, 판매, 조종 및 교육 능력을 갖추고 있으며, 항공 시험장이 혈입에 함께 만들어져 있습니다. 회사는 AI, 양자 컴퓨팅 및 아마존 웹 서비스를 활용하는 Sky Traffic 프로젝트를 기반으로 국경 통제 및 경계 보안을 위한 드론 군집 개발을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
2023년에 140억 달러로 평가된 글로벌 군사 드론 시장은 2032년까지 470억 달러에 이를 것으로 예상됩니다. 제나텍은 미 공군 및 해군 예비군과 유상 시험을 완료했으며, DoD 준수를 위한 Green UAS 후속 Blue UAS 인증을 추진할 계획입니다.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) annonce le déménagement de sa filiale ZenaDrone vers une nouvelle installation de fabrication à Phoenix, en Arizona, axée sur la production de drones conformes à la défense des États-Unis et à l'OTAN. L'installation fabriquera les drones autonomes multifonctionnels ZenaDrone 1000, intégrant R&D pour l'informatique quantique et la technologie des essaims de drones pour des applications militaires.
Cette installation comprend des capacités de fabrication, d'assemblage, de R&D, de vente, de pilotage et de formation, ainsi qu'une zone d'essai aéronautique. L'entreprise vise à développer des essaims de drones pour le contrôle des frontières et la sécurité des périmètres, tirant parti de son projet Sky Traffic qui utilise l'IA, l'informatique quantique et les services Amazon Web.
Le marché mondial des drones militaires, évalué à 14 milliards de dollars en 2023, devrait atteindre 47 milliards de dollars d'ici 2032. ZenaTech a terminé des essais payants avec l'US Air Force et la Réserve navale et prévoit de poursuivre la certification Green UAS suivie de la certification Blue UAS pour la conformité au DoD.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) kündigt die Verlagerung seiner Tochtergesellschaft ZenaDrone in eine neue Produktionsstätte in Phoenix, Arizona, an, die sich auf die Herstellung von Drohnen konzentriert, die den Anforderungen der US-Verteidigung und der NATO entsprechen. In dieser Einrichtung werden multifunktionale autonome KI-Drohnen, die ZenaDrone 1000, gefertigt, wobei F&E für Quantencomputing und Drohnenschwarmtechnologie für militärische Anwendungen integriert wird.
Die Einrichtung bietet Produktions-, Montage-, F&E-, Vertriebs-, Piloten- und Schulungsfähigkeiten sowie einen luftfahrttechnischen Testbereich. Das Unternehmen plant, Drohnenschwärme für die Grenzkontrolle und Perimetersicherheit zu entwickeln und nutzt dabei das Sky Traffic-Projekt, das KI, Quantencomputing und Amazon Web Services einsetzt.
Der globale Markt für militärische Drohnen, der im Jahr 2023 mit 14 Milliarden Dollar bewertet wird, wird voraussichtlich bis 2032 47 Milliarden Dollar erreichen. ZenaTech hat bezahlte Tests mit der US-Luftwaffe und der Marine-Reserve abgeschlossen und plant, die Green UAS-Zertifizierung und anschließend die Blue UAS-Zertifizierung zur Einhaltung der Anforderungen des Verteidigungsministeriums anzustreben.
- New manufacturing facility enables NDAA-compliant production for US military contracts
- Completed paid trials with US Air Force and Naval Reserve
- Targeting $14B global military drone market expected to reach $47B by 2032
- Supply chain already NDAA-compliant, positioning for Green and Blue UAS certification
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The relocation of ZenaDrone's manufacturing to Phoenix marks a strategic pivot towards the lucrative US defense market. The facility's focus on NDAA-compliant drone production, particularly the integration of quantum computing for swarm applications, positions ZENA at the intersection of two critical defense priorities: autonomous systems and secure domestic manufacturing.
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The quantum computing integration for drone swarm coordination is particularly noteworthy - this technology could provide a significant competitive advantage in military applications where traditional computing struggles with real-time coordination of multiple autonomous units.
The Phoenix facility represents a strategic alignment with the Defense Department's push for secure, domestic supply chains. NDAA compliance, particularly regarding Chinese-origin components, is increasingly important for defense contractors. ZenaTech's commitment to a fully NDAA-compliant supply chain is essential for accessing the defense market, though maintaining this compliance while scaling production will require robust supplier management.
The facility's vertical integration - combining manufacturing, R&D and testing capabilities - should help maintain quality control and protect intellectual property, critical factors in defense contracting. The choice of Arizona also provides access to an established aerospace workforce and supply chain ecosystem.
The integration of quantum computing with drone swarm technology could be a game-changer for military applications. Traditional computing faces limitations in real-time coordination of multiple autonomous units, but quantum algorithms could potentially handle complex swarm behaviors more efficiently. The Sky Traffic project's focus on large datasets through AWS platforms suggests sophisticated optimization capabilities for swarm coordination and weather pattern analysis.
However, practical quantum computing applications face significant technical challenges, including error correction and scalability. The success of this initiative will largely depend on ZenaTech's ability to develop practical quantum algorithms that can operate within current hardware constraints while delivering meaningful advantages over classical computing approaches.
TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) ("ZenaTech"), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone solutions driven by Quantum Computing, Drones as a Service, and enterprise SaaS, announces that its subsidiary company ZenaDrone has moved into its manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona to produce US Defense and NATO drones, part of efforts to produce “Made in America” drones. The new facility will accommodate drone manufacturing and assembly, R&D, sales, pilot, and training teams, and has an aeronautical test range site for demonstrations.
The facility will produce ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction autonomous AI drones for the US military, which must be NDAA (National Defense Administration Act) compliant, a requirement that includes strict cybersecurity and country of origin specifications. The R&D work at this facility will include Quantum Computing, part of the company’s previously announced Sky Traffic project. ZenaDrone teams will be working on applications for drone swarms to be used in border control and perimeter security military applications. A drone swarm is a group of autonomous drones that work together, coordinated by algorithms, to perform tasks with dramatically improved speed, efficiency, and coverage.
“Expanding our Arizona presence from a sales office to a manufacturing facility, including flight testing, and an R&D center where we can continue our Quantum Computing-based Sky Traffic project applied to defense applications is a key part of our development strategy. Drone swarms powered by AI and Quantum Computing promise to revolutionize the defense sector by enabling highly coordinated, autonomous surveillance and reconnaissance operations, making defense systems faster, more effective, and secure in responding to complex threats,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.
ZenaTech previously announced the launch of the Sky Traffic project which will utilize its AI drones, Quantum Computing, and specialized teams to develop and test advanced traffic management, weather forecasting, and wildfire management applications using large datasets and Amazon Web Services computing devices and platforms.
The global military drone market is estimated to be a US
NDAA compliance refers to adhering to the provisions outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act, which is a set of U.S. federal laws passed every year that specify the budget and expenditures for the Department of Defense (DoD) and address growing cybersecurity concerns. For a product to be NDAA compliant, it must not be produced by a set list of Chinese manufactories, which extends to the chipsets, cameras, displays and other technology used.
The Blue UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) program is a stringent government approved supplier list of drone companies that wish to do business with the US DoD; suppliers including ZenaDrone, must meet strict NDAA cybersecurity and supply chain sourcing requirements. The Green UAS program is essential, the same as the Blue UAS program, only a more streamlined and faster process without the specifications on the country of origin. The company has previously announced that its supply chain is fully NDAA-compliant and that it plans to apply for Green UAS followed by Blue UAS certification.
About ZenaTech
ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Quantum Computing, Drone as a Service (DaaS), and enterprise SaaS solutions for mission-critical business applications. 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. With enterprise software customers using branded solutions in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, and drones being implemented in these plus agriculture, defense, and logistics sectors, ZenaTech’s portfolio of solutions helps drive exceptional operational efficiencies, accuracy and cost savings. The company operates through seven global offices in North America, Europe, Taiwan, and UAE, and a growing global partner network.
About ZenaDrone
ZenaDrone, a wholly owned subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures autonomous business 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 industrial surveillance, monitoring, inspection, tracking, and process automation applications. Currently, the ZenaDrone 1000 drone is used for crop management applications in agriculture and critical field cargo applications in the defense sector, and the IQ Nano indoor drone is used for inventory management in the warehouse and logistics sectors.
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