ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Subsidiary Launches an Early Wildfire Detection Drone System and Tests with a Prospective California Business Customer
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) announces the launch of an early wildfire detection system through its subsidiary ZenaDrone. The company plans to test the system with a prospective California business customer operating a 400-acre rural outdoor tourist attraction.
The system utilizes the ZenaDrone 1000, an autonomous AI drone equipped with thermal imaging and LiDAR technology, designed to detect early-stage heat signatures and smoke, particularly during nighttime operations. The drone features a VTOL quadcopter design with eight rotors, measures 12X7 feet, and can lift up to 40 kilos.
If testing proves successful, full deployment is expected by Q4 under a Drone as a Service (DaaS) subscription model. The initiative targets the growing global wildfire protection market, projected to expand from $9.68 billion in 2024 to $22.47 billion by 2032, with a 12.6% CAGR.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) annuncia il lancio di un sistema di rilevamento precoce degli incendi boschivi tramite la sua controllata ZenaDrone. L'azienda prevede di testare il sistema con un potenziale cliente commerciale in California che gestisce un'attrazione turistica rurale all'aperto di 400 acri.
Il sistema utilizza il ZenaDrone 1000, un drone autonomo con intelligenza artificiale dotato di tecnologia a immagini termiche e LiDAR, progettato per individuare precocemente segnali di calore e fumo, specialmente durante le operazioni notturne. Il drone ha un design VTOL quadricottero con otto rotori, misura 12x7 piedi e può sollevare fino a 40 chilogrammi.
Se i test avranno esito positivo, il dispiegamento completo è previsto entro il quarto trimestre con un modello in abbonamento Drone as a Service (DaaS). L'iniziativa mira al crescente mercato globale della protezione dagli incendi boschivi, che si prevede passerà da 9,68 miliardi di dollari nel 2024 a 22,47 miliardi entro il 2032, con un CAGR del 12,6%.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) anuncia el lanzamiento de un sistema de detección temprana de incendios forestales a través de su subsidiaria ZenaDrone. La empresa planea probar el sistema con un posible cliente comercial en California que opera una atracción turística rural al aire libre de 400 acres.
El sistema utiliza el ZenaDrone 1000, un dron autónomo con inteligencia artificial equipado con tecnología de imágenes térmicas y LiDAR, diseñado para detectar señales tempranas de calor y humo, especialmente durante operaciones nocturnas. El dron cuenta con un diseño VTOL de cuadricóptero con ocho rotores, mide 12x7 pies y puede levantar hasta 40 kilos.
Si las pruebas son exitosas, se espera un despliegue completo para el cuarto trimestre bajo un modelo de suscripción Drone as a Service (DaaS). La iniciativa apunta al creciente mercado global de protección contra incendios forestales, proyectado a crecer de 9.68 mil millones de dólares en 2024 a 22.47 mil millones para 2032, con una tasa compuesta anual del 12.6%.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA)는 자회사 ZenaDrone을 통해 산불 조기 감지 시스템을 출시한다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 400에이커 규모의 캘리포니아 시골 야외 관광지를 운영하는 잠재 고객과 함께 시스템을 테스트할 계획입니다.
이 시스템은 ZenaDrone 1000을 사용하며, 열화상 및 LiDAR 기술이 탑재된 자율 AI 드론으로, 특히 야간 작전 시 초기 열 신호와 연기를 감지하도록 설계되었습니다. 이 드론은 8개의 로터가 있는 VTOL 쿼드콥터 디자인이며, 크기는 12x7피트이고 최대 40킬로그램을 들어 올릴 수 있습니다.
테스트가 성공적일 경우, 4분기 내에 Drone as a Service (DaaS) 구독 모델로 전면 배치가 예상됩니다. 이 사업은 2024년 96억 8천만 달러에서 2032년 224억 7천만 달러로 성장할 것으로 예상되는 전 세계 산불 방지 시장을 겨냥하고 있으며, 연평균 성장률은 12.6%입니다.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ : ZENA) annonce le lancement d'un système de détection précoce des incendies de forêt via sa filiale ZenaDrone. La société prévoit de tester le système avec un client commercial potentiel en Californie, exploitant une attraction touristique rurale en plein air de 400 acres.
Le système utilise le ZenaDrone 1000, un drone autonome doté d'intelligence artificielle équipé de technologies d'imagerie thermique et LiDAR, conçu pour détecter les premiers signes de chaleur et de fumée, notamment lors des opérations nocturnes. Le drone présente un design VTOL quadrirotor avec huit rotors, mesure 12x7 pieds et peut soulever jusqu'à 40 kilos.
Si les tests sont concluants, un déploiement complet est prévu au quatrième trimestre dans le cadre d'un modèle d'abonnement Drone as a Service (DaaS). Cette initiative cible le marché mondial en croissance de la protection contre les incendies de forêt, dont la valeur devrait passer de 9,68 milliards de dollars en 2024 à 22,47 milliards en 2032, avec un taux de croissance annuel composé (CAGR) de 12,6 %.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) kündigt die Einführung eines Frühwarnsystems für Waldbrände über seine Tochtergesellschaft ZenaDrone an. Das Unternehmen plant, das System mit einem potenziellen Geschäftskunden in Kalifornien zu testen, der eine 400 Hektar große ländliche Outdoor-Touristenattraktion betreibt.
Das System nutzt die ZenaDrone 1000, eine autonome KI-Drohne mit Wärmebild- und LiDAR-Technologie, die entwickelt wurde, um frühzeitig Wärmesignaturen und Rauch zu erkennen, insbesondere bei Nachtbetrieb. Die Drohne hat ein VTOL-Quadcopter-Design mit acht Rotoren, misst 12x7 Fuß und kann bis zu 40 Kilogramm heben.
Bei erfolgreichem Test wird eine vollständige Einführung im vierten Quartal unter einem Drone as a Service (DaaS)-Abonnementmodell erwartet. Die Initiative zielt auf den wachsenden globalen Markt für Waldbrandschutz ab, der von 9,68 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2024 auf 22,47 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2032 mit einer jährlichen Wachstumsrate (CAGR) von 12,6 % anwachsen soll.
- Entry into growing wildfire protection market worth $22.47B by 2032
- Potential recurring revenue through DaaS subscription model
- Advanced technical capabilities with thermal imaging and LiDAR
- Imminent testing with first potential customer
- No confirmed customers or contracts yet
- System still requires testing and validation
- Revenue generation dependent on successful Q4 deployment
Insights
ZenaTech's new wildfire detection drone system leverages advanced sensors and AI to address a growing market need with promising early customer testing.
ZenaTech's launch of a drone-based wildfire detection system represents a strategic application of their ZenaDrone 1000 platform to address an increasingly critical climate-related challenge. The system employs advanced thermal imaging and LiDAR technology specifically designed to detect early-stage heat signatures and smoke before visible flames appear, creating valuable time advantage for emergency responders.
The ZenaDrone 1000's technical specifications are substantial for this specialized application - a VTOL quadcopter with eight rotors on fixed wings, measuring 12×7 feet with impressive 40kg payload capacity. The foldable wing design enabling truck transportation addresses practical deployment concerns for remote locations.
This solution directly tackles two significant problems in wildfire management: enabling earlier detection before fires spread uncontrollably and reducing dependence on costly human patrol operations. The autonomous capabilities appear particularly valuable for nighttime monitoring when human visual detection is most but when early fire detection remains critical.
The planned testing across various environmental and terrain conditions with a prospective California customer will be crucial in validating the system's real-world effectiveness. The 400-acre outdoor tourist attraction provides an ideal testing ground with direct business risk from wildfires.
The technology demonstrates how drone platforms can be adapted from general applications to address specific high-value environmental safety challenges, particularly as climate change extends and intensifies wildfire seasons across western North America.
ZenaTech targets $22.47B wildfire protection market with subscription-based drone detection system, testing with California client for Q4 deployment.
ZenaTech's entry into the wildfire detection market represents a well-timed strategic move into a rapidly expanding sector. According to Business Research Insights data cited in the article, the global wildfire protection market is projected to grow from
The company's business approach leverages a Drone as a Service (DaaS) subscription model rather than one-time equipment sales, positioning ZenaTech to potentially develop recurring revenue streams that could provide more stable and predictable cash flow if successfully deployed. This aligns with broader industry trends toward service-based revenue models in the technology sector.
The current testing phase with a 400-acre California tourist attraction serves as both technology validation and a real-world demonstration case. The testing will evaluate the system across various environmental and terrain conditions, with potential full deployment targeted for Q4 2025 if the evaluation proves successful.
ZenaTech's strategic focus on high-risk regions like the US West and Southwest targets areas with the most urgent need and potentially highest willingness to pay for such solutions. The market opportunity spans multiple customer segments, with the article specifically mentioning demand from government agencies, insurance companies, and private sector businesses.
While this announcement represents an early-stage product launch rather than confirmed large-scale deployment, it demonstrates clear market positioning in a growing sector with a defined business model and initial customer testing already underway.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 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 today that its subsidiary ZenaDrone is launching a drone-based early wildfire detection system. The Company plans to conduct onsite testing and evaluation with a prospective California business customer seeking to protect its 400-acre rural outdoor tourist attraction business from wildfires.
The new system and pending agreement mark important progress toward transforming wildfire prevention, utilizing the ZenaDrone 1000 multifunction autonomous AI drone equipped with thermal imaging and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. The drone is engineered to detect early-stage heat signatures and smoke -- particularly at night -- enabling emergency teams to act before a spark can grow into a devastating blaze while also minimizing human patrol costs to monitor grounds.
With California’s wildfire seasons lasting longer and becoming more severe, as witnessed in the fires in Los Angeles earlier this year, the need for proactive and high-tech solutions has never been more urgent. According to Business Research Insights, the global wildfire production market is projected to grow from
“Wildfires are not slowing down—but with drone technology emergency response and prevention measures can dramatically speed up. As these risks increase globally, demand from the government, insurers, and private sectors is increasing, particularly in the dry and hot US West and Southwest areas. We believe the ZenaDrone 1000 is well-positioned to lead innovation in addressing this need with much improved precision and cost-effectiveness,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.
ZenaTech plans to deploy multiple ZenaDrone 1000 drones for evaluating and testing fire detection performance across various environmental and terrain conditions. If the testing proves effective, the system will be fully deployed by the potential customer by Q4 in a Drone as a Service (DaaS) subscription model revenue solution.
The ZenaDrone 1000 is an autonomous drone, in a VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) quadcopter design with a total of eight rotors on its two fixed wings; it is considered a medium-sized drone measuring 12X7 feet in size. It is designed for stable flight, maneuverability, heavy lift capabilities up to 40 kilos, incorporating innovative software technology, AI, sensors, and purpose-built attachments, along with rugged and compact hardware featuring foldable wings enabling the drone to fit into the back of a truck.
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, 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 and security 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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