ZenaDrone has completed trials with the US Air Force and Navy, demonstrating its capability to carry critical cargo. The company plans to manufacture drones for the US Department of Defense in Phoenix, Arizona, and is working towards obtaining Green UAS and Blue UAS certifications. These certifications are crucial for selling to the US DoD and other government entities. ZenaTech operates globally, with offices in North America, Europe, Taiwan, and the UAE, and is expanding its Drone as a Service (DaaS) business model.
Key takeaways:
- ZenaTech's subsidiary, ZenaDrone, has finalized the third-generation design of the ZenaDrone 1000, which will serve as the production model for scaling up production for US defense and commercial markets.
- The ZenaDrone 1000 features a more powerful 100-volt propulsion system and an aerodynamic carbon fiber body, enhancing flight times, speed, and lift capabilities.
- ZenaDrone plans to manufacture at least ten drones per month starting in Q1 2025 at its facility in Sharjah, UAE, with US Department of Defense-destined drones to be assembled in Phoenix, Arizona.
- The global military drone market is projected to grow from $14 billion in 2023 to $47 billion by 2032, with medium-sized drones requiring speed, power, and heavy-lift capabilities for military applications.