ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Subsidiary Initiates Process for Green UAS Certification for IQ Square Drone for Land Survey, Bridge Inspections, and Other US Defense Applications
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) has announced that its subsidiary ZenaDrone is pursuing Green UAS certification for its IQ Square drone, targeting defense applications including land surveys and infrastructure inspections. The company has begun reviewing its cybersecurity practices, standards compliance, product security, and supply chain documentation.
The IQ Square drone is an AI-powered aircraft with a 20-minute flight time, 7kg payload capacity, and 41x41 inch footprint. It features VTOL capabilities, retractable landing gear, and autonomous charging functionality. ZenaDrone has already completed paid trials with the US Air Force and Navy Reserve for logistics applications.
The Green UAS certification is important for selling to government agencies, law enforcement, and first responders, validating corporate cyber hygiene, product security, and supply chain risk management. It serves as a pathway to Blue UAS certification for direct sales to the Department of Defense. ZenaTech plans to manufacture DoD-destined drones at its Arizona facility, with components produced by Spider Vision Sensors in Taiwan to ensure NDAA compliance.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) ha annunciato che la sua filiale ZenaDrone sta perseguendo la certificazione Green UAS per il suo drone IQ Square, mirato ad applicazioni di difesa tra cui indagini sul territorio e ispezioni delle infrastrutture. L'azienda ha iniziato a rivedere le sue pratiche di cybersecurity, la conformità agli standard, la sicurezza del prodotto e la documentazione della catena di fornitura.
Il drone IQ Square è un velivolo sostenuto dall'intelligenza artificiale, con un'autonomia di volo di 20 minuti, una capacità di carico utile di 7 kg e un'area di 41x41 pollici. Presenta capacità VTOL, carrello di atterraggio retrattile e funzionalità di ricarica autonoma. ZenaDrone ha già completato prove retribuite con l'US Air Force e la Riserva della Marina per applicazioni logistiche.
La certificazione Green UAS è importante per le vendite a enti governativi, forze dell'ordine e primi soccorritori, validando l'igiene informatica aziendale, la sicurezza del prodotto e la gestione del rischio nella catena di fornitura. Rappresenta un percorso verso la certificazione Blue UAS per vendite dirette al Dipartimento della Difesa. ZenaTech prevede di produrre droni destinati al DoD presso il suo stabilimento in Arizona, con componenti prodotti da Spider Vision Sensors a Taiwan per garantire la conformità all'NDAA.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) ha anunciado que su subsidiaria ZenaDrone está persiguiendo la certificación Green UAS para su dron IQ Square, dirigido a aplicaciones de defensa que incluyen encuestas de terreno e inspecciones de infraestructura. La empresa ha comenzado a revisar sus prácticas de ciberseguridad, cumplimiento de estándares, seguridad del producto y documentación de la cadena de suministro.
El dron IQ Square es una aeronave impulsada por IA con un tiempo de vuelo de 20 minutos, una capacidad de carga útil de 7 kg y una huella de 41x41 pulgadas. Cuenta con capacidades VTOL, tren de aterrizaje retráctil y funcionalidad de carga autónoma. ZenaDrone ya ha completado pruebas remuneradas con la Fuerza Aérea de EE. UU. y la Reserva Naval para aplicaciones logísticas.
La certificación Green UAS es importante para la venta a agencias gubernamentales, fuerzas del orden y primeros respondedores, validando la higiene cibernética corporativa, la seguridad del producto y la gestión de riesgos de la cadena de suministro. Sirve como un camino hacia la certificación Blue UAS para ventas directas al Departamento de Defensa. ZenaTech planea fabricar drones destinados al DoD en su instalación de Arizona, con componentes producidos por Spider Vision Sensors en Taiwán para garantizar el cumplimiento del NDAA.
제나텍 (NASDAQ: ZENA) 은 자회사 제나드론이 방위 응용 프로그램을 목표로 한 IQ 스퀘어 드론의 그린 UAS 인증을 추구하고 있다고 발표했습니다. 이 드론은 토지 조사 및 인프라 검사 등을 포함합니다. 회사는 사이버 보안 관행, 표준 준수, 제품 보안 및 공급망 문서를 검토하기 시작했습니다.
IQ 스퀘어 드론 은 20분 비행 시간, 7kg 적재 용량 및 41x41인치 발자국을 가진 AI 기반 항공기입니다. VTOL 기능, 수납식 착륙 장치 및 자율 충전 기능을 갖추고 있습니다. 제나드론은 이미 미 공군과 해군 예비군과 물류 응용 프로그램을 위한 유료 시험을 완료했습니다.
그린 UAS 인증 은 정부 기관, 법 집행 기관 및 응급 구조 요원에게 판매하는 데 중요하며, 기업의 사이버 위생, 제품 보안 및 공급망 위험 관리를 검증합니다. 이는 국방부에 대한 직접 판매를 위한 블루 UAS 인증으로 가는 경로 역할을 합니다. 제나텍은 애리조나 시설에서 DoD 목적의 드론을 제조할 계획이며, NDAA 준수를 보장하기 위해 대만에서 Spider Vision Sensors에서 생산된 부품을 사용할 예정입니다.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) a annoncé que sa filiale ZenaDrone poursuit la certification Green UAS pour son drone IQ Square, ciblant des applications de défense telles que les enquêtes territoriales et les inspections d'infrastructure. L'entreprise a commencé à examiner ses pratiques en matière de cybersécurité, de conformité aux normes, de sécurité des produits et de documentation de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
Le drone IQ Square est un aéronef alimenté par l'intelligence artificielle, avec un temps de vol de 20 minutes, une capacité de charge utile de 7 kg et une superficie de 41x41 pouces. Il possède des capacités VTOL, un train d'atterrissage rétractable et des fonctionnalités de charge autonome. ZenaDrone a déjà effectué des essais payants avec l'US Air Force et la Réserve navale pour des applications logistiques.
La certification Green UAS est importante pour la vente aux agences gouvernementales, aux forces de l'ordre et aux premiers intervenants, validant l'hygiène cybernétique de l'entreprise, la sécurité des produits et la gestion des risques de la chaîne d'approvisionnement. Elle sert de voie vers la certification Blue UAS pour les ventes directes au Département de la Défense. ZenaTech prévoit de fabriquer des drones destinés au DoD dans son installation en Arizona, avec des composants produits par Spider Vision Sensors à Taïwan pour garantir la conformité avec le NDAA.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) hat angekündigt, dass ihre Tochtergesellschaft ZenaDrone die Green UAS-Zertifizierung für ihre IQ Square-Drohne anstrebt, die auf Verteidigungsanwendungen wie Geländeerhebungen und Infrastrukturinspektionen abzielt. Das Unternehmen hat begonnen, seine Praktiken zur Cybersicherheit, zur Einhaltung von Standards, zur Produktsicherheit und zur Dokumentation der Lieferkette zu überprüfen.
Die IQ Square-Drohne ist ein KI-gesteuertes Fluggerät mit einer Flugzeit von 20 Minuten, einer Tragfähigkeit von 7 kg und einem Fußabdruck von 41x41 Zoll. Sie verfügt über VTOL-Fähigkeiten, ein einziehbares Fahrwerk und autonome Ladefunktionen. ZenaDrone hat bereits bezahlte Tests mit der US Air Force und der Navy Reserve für logistische Anwendungen abgeschlossen.
Die Green UAS-Zertifizierung ist wichtig für den Verkauf an Regierungsbehörden, Strafverfolgungsbehörden und Ersthelfer, da sie die Unternehmens-Cybersicherheit, die Produktsicherheit und das Risikomanagement in der Lieferkette validiert. Sie dient als Weg zur Blue UAS-Zertifizierung für den Direktverkauf an das Verteidigungsministerium. ZenaTech plant, in seiner Einrichtung in Arizona für das DoD vorgesehene Drohnen herzustellen, wobei die Komponenten von Spider Vision Sensors in Taiwan produziert werden, um die NDAA-Konformität sicherzustellen.
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that its subsidiary ZenaDrone has commenced work towards a Green UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) certification for its IQ Square drone for applications including land survey, bridge inspections and other infrastructure inspections for use by US Defense agencies. The ZenaDrone team has commenced a review and assessment of its cybersecurity practices, standards compliance, product security, and supply chain documentation to prepare for this certification.
“Having Green UAS certification enhances our credibility by ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and supply chain security standards, which are essential for accessing government and other public sector contracts. This is the most important steppingstone toward qualifying for the Blue UAS certification to sell directly to US defense branches. The certification will also make the IQ Square drone more attractive to the commercial sector buyers looking for a secure and trusted drone solution,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.
In military and defense applications, drones enhance infrastructure inspection by providing rapid, real-time surveillance of critical assets such as bridges, roads, power stations, and military bases, especially in hazardous or remote environments. They improve safety by reducing the need for personnel to operate in dangerous areas, while their advanced imaging technologies, including LiDAR and thermal sensors, enable early detection of structural weaknesses and potential threats. Drones can also map large areas quickly supporting mission planning, logistics, and national security efforts.
The ZenaDrone IQ Square is an advanced AI-powered drone designed for land surveys and for various types of inspections and reconnaissance missions required in defense applications. Equipped with state-of-the-art cameras and sensors, the IQ Square offers a flight time of approximately 20 minutes and can carry a payload of up to 7 kilograms. With a footprint of 41X41 inches, the VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing), the drone features retractable landing gear for enhanced functionality and adaptability. It is equipped with the capability to autonomously land on a charging station, where it will automatically recharge its batteries.
ZenaDrone previously completed two paid trials using its drone products with the US Air Force and the US Navy Reserve for logistics and transportation applications carrying critical cargo, such as blood, in the field. ZenaTech previously announced that ZenaDrone’s supply chain will be NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) compliant through manufacturing its component parts and cameras at its Spider Vision Sensors company established in Taiwan, and it plans to manufacture its US DoD-destined drones at ZenaDrone’s manufacturing facility in Arizona.
ZenaDrone joined the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) as a member last June. This organization administers the Green UAS program and is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing autonomous and uncrewed systems across air, ground, and maritime domains.
Green UAS certification is required for drone companies that want to sell to government agencies, law enforcement, first responders, and commercial enterprises in the United States that need to ensure a high level of security and NDAA compliance. Green UAS certification validates corporate cyber hygiene, product security, supply chain risk management, and remote operations security. It also serves as a pathway to Blue UAS certification to enter the US defense market to sell directly to the Department of Defense (DoD) and other defense-related agencies. The Green UAS certification process may take several weeks to months, depending on the company's cybersecurity readiness and supply chain compliance, before applying.
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, the IQ Nano indoor drone is used for inventory management in the warehouse and logistics sectors, and the IQ Square is an indoor/outdoor drone designed for land survey and inspections use in commercial and defense sectors.
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