ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Starts Testing its High-Density Batteries to Extend Flight Time for ZenaDrone 1000 Drone for US Defense Applications
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) announces the commencement of testing high-density batteries from Galaxy Batteries Inc. for its ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction AI drone this quarter. The initiative aims to enhance drone capabilities for defense applications by enabling longer flight times, improved reliability, and increased payload capacity.
The ZenaDrone 1000 features autonomous operation, stable flight, heavy lift capabilities, and advanced AI technology designed for military and industrial applications. The company has already completed paid trials with the US Air Force and US Navy Reserve for logistics and transportation of critical cargo.
ZenaTech confirms its supply chain is fully NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) compliant and plans to pursue Green UAS certification, followed by Blue UAS certification, to become an approved supplier for US defense branches. These certifications require strict cybersecurity and supply chain sourcing requirements, excluding Chinese manufacturers.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) annuncia l'inizio dei test di batterie ad alta densità di Galaxy Batteries Inc. per il suo ZenaDrone 1000, un drone multifunzionale con IA, in questo trimestre. L'iniziativa mira a migliorare le capacità del drone per applicazioni difensive, consentendo tempi di volo più lunghi, maggiore affidabilità e una capacità di carico aumentata.
Lo ZenaDrone 1000 presenta operazioni autonome, volo stabile, capacità di sollevamento pesante e tecnologia IA avanzata progettata per applicazioni militari e industriali. L'azienda ha già completato prove retribuite con l'US Air Force e la Riserva della Marina degli Stati Uniti per la logistica e il trasporto di carico critico.
ZenaTech conferma che la sua catena di approvvigionamento è completamente conforme all'NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) e prevede di perseguire la certificazione Green UAS, seguita dalla certificazione Blue UAS, per diventare un fornitore approvato per i rami della difesa statunitensi. Queste certificazioni richiedono requisiti rigorosi in materia di cybersecurity e approvvigionamento della catena di approvvigionamento, escludendo i produttori cinesi.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) anuncia el inicio de las pruebas de baterías de alta densidad de Galaxy Batteries Inc. para su ZenaDrone 1000, un dron multifuncional de IA, este trimestre. La iniciativa tiene como objetivo mejorar las capacidades del dron para aplicaciones de defensa, permitiendo tiempos de vuelo más largos, mayor fiabilidad y una mayor capacidad de carga.
El ZenaDrone 1000 presenta operación autónoma, vuelo estable, capacidades de carga pesada y tecnología de IA avanzada diseñada para aplicaciones militares e industriales. La compañía ya ha completado pruebas remuneradas con la para logística y transporte de carga crítica.
ZenaTech confirma que su cadena de suministro es completamente conforme a la NDAA (Ley de Autorización de Defensa Nacional) y planea solicitar la certificación Green UAS, seguida de la certificación Blue UAS, para convertirse en un proveedor aprobado para las ramas de defensa de EE. UU. Estas certificaciones requieren estrictos criterios de ciberseguridad y requisitos de aprovisionamiento en la cadena de suministro, excluyendo a los fabricantes chinos.
제나텍 (NASDAQ: ZENA)는 이번 분기에 제나드론 1000 다기능 AI 드론을 위해 Galaxy Batteries Inc.의 고밀도 배터리 테스트를 시작한다고 발표했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 드론의 방어 응용 프로그램 기능을 향상시켜 더 긴 비행 시간, 향상된 신뢰성 및 증가된 짐 수용 능력을 가능하게 하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
제나드론 1000은 자율 운행, 안정적인 비행, 중량 운반 능력 및 군사 및 산업 애플리케이션을 위해 설계된 고급 AI 기술을 특징으로 합니다. 회사는 이미 미 공군과 미국 해군 예비군과 함께 중요한 화물의 물류 및 운송을 위한 유료 시험을 완료했습니다.
제나텍은 공급망이 NDAA (국방수권법)에 완전히 부합한다고 확인하며, 미국 방위 부문에 승인된 공급자가 되기 위해 Green UAS 인증을 추구할 계획입니다. 이 인증은 사이버 보안 및 공급망 조달 요구 사항에 대한 엄격한 기준을 요구하며, 중국 제조업체는 제외됩니다.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) annonce le début des tests de batteries haute densité de Galaxy Batteries Inc. pour son ZenaDrone 1000, un drone multifonctionnel d'IA, ce trimestre. L'initiative vise à améliorer les capacités du drone pour les applications de défense en permettant des temps de vol plus longs, une fiabilité accrue et une capacité de charge augmentée.
Le ZenaDrone 1000 dispose d'une opération autonome, d'un vol stable, de capacités de levage lourd et d'une technologie IA avancée conçue pour des applications militaires et industrielles. L'entreprise a déjà réalisé des essais rémunérés avec l'
ZenaTech confirme que sa chaîne d'approvisionnement est entièrement conforme à la NDAA (Loi sur l'autorisation de défense nationale) et prévoit de demander la certification Green UAS, suivie de la certification Blue UAS, afin de devenir un fournisseur agréé pour les branches de défense américaines. Ces certifications nécessitent des exigences strictes en matière de cybersécurité et d'approvisionnement, excluant les fabricants chinois.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) kündigt den Beginn der Tests von Hochleistungsbatterien von Galaxy Batteries Inc. für seinen ZenaDrone 1000 Multifunktions-AI-Drohne in diesem Quartal an. Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, die Fähigkeiten der Drohne für Verteidigungsanwendungen zu verbessern, indem längere Flugzeiten, verbesserte Zuverlässigkeit und eine höhere Tragfähigkeit ermöglicht werden.
Der ZenaDrone 1000 bietet autonome Betriebsweise, stabilen Flug, schwere Hebe- und fortschrittliche KI-Technologie, die für militärische und industrielle Anwendungen entwickelt wurde. Das Unternehmen hat bereits bezahlte Tests mit der US Air Force und der US Navy Reserve für Logistik und Transport von kritischen Fracht durchgeführt.
ZenaTech bestätigt, dass seine Lieferkette vollständig NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) konform ist und plant, die Green UAS-Zertifizierung zu verfolgen, gefolgt von der Blue UAS-Zertifizierung, um ein genehmigter Anbieter für US-Verteidigungsabteilungen zu werden. Diese Zertifizierungen erfordern strenge Anforderungen an Cybersecurity und Beschaffungsbeschränkungen der Lieferkette, die chinesische Hersteller ausschließen.
- Completed paid trials with US Air Force and US Navy Reserve
- Supply chain is NDAA compliant, enabling potential military contracts
- Moving towards Green UAS and Blue UAS certification for defense contracts
- Testing phase still pending, no confirmed performance improvements yet
- Certification process not yet completed, limiting current military sales opportunities
Insights
The strategic testing of high-density batteries for the ZenaDrone 1000 marks a pivotal development in ZenaTech's military market penetration strategy. This initiative addresses two critical military drone requirements: extended flight duration and enhanced payload capacity, both essential for successful defense operations.
The company's vertical integration through Galaxy Batteries Inc. provides significant competitive advantages:
- Supply chain control, important for maintaining NDAA compliance
- Cost optimization potential through in-house battery production
- Customization capabilities for specific military requirements
Previous successful trials with the US Air Force and Navy Reserve for logistics and transportation applications demonstrate market validation. The company's pursuit of Blue UAS certification, combined with existing NDAA compliance, positions ZenaTech strategically in the defense sector. The Blue UAS certification is particularly significant as it would grant access to the lucrative Department of Defense procurement system, where drone contracts often range from
The focus on high-density batteries could provide a substantial competitive edge in the military drone market, where extended flight times and reliability are paramount. This technology enhancement, coupled with the drone's existing capabilities in AI, sensors and purpose-built attachments, aligns perfectly with military requirements for reconnaissance, surveillance and cargo transport missions.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 06, 2025 (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, announces that ZenaDrone will commence testing work this quarter on a high density battery for the ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction AI drone designed for defense and commercial applications. High density batteries are lightweight and enable longer drone flight times, more reliability and endurance for longer defense missions, heavier payloads, and greater operational success of a wide range of military applications. ZenaDrone will use the batteries from ZenaTech’s affiliated company Galaxy Batteries Inc.
“High density batteries are key to longer flight times and reliability in the harsh conditions of military defense operations such as cargo and resupply, intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. We will test to ensure these batteries will provide the customization, cost savings, supply chain control and superior performance we require. This is important to our goal to become a Blue UAS- certified supplier to sell to US defense branches and other military organizations,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.
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 military and industrial use. The company previously completed two paid trials with the US Air Force and the US Navy Reserve for logistics and transportation applications carrying critical cargo, such as blood, in the field.
The company previously announced that its supply chain is fully NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) compliant and that it plans to apply for Green UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) followed by Blue UAS certification, an approved supplier list for drone companies.
NDAA compliance refers to adhering to the provisions outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act, which is a set of US 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 manufacturers, 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 essentially the same as the Blue UAS program but has a more streamlined and faster certification process without the specifications on country of origin.
About ZenaTech
ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company specializing in AI drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing 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, health, 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 is growing a DaaS business model and 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, process automation and defense 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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