ZenaTech’s Spider Vision Sensors Expands Drone Component Manufacturing Capabilities Enabling Compliant Global Supply Chain for US Defense Customers
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) announced the establishment of a new component manufacturing facility in Taiwan through its Spider Vision Sensors (SVS) subsidiary. The 16,000 square foot facility will produce critical drone components including PCB boards, motors, cameras, and sensors for US Defense and NATO customers.
The facility, expected to be operational by end of 2025, will employ 30-40 personnel and support production for ZenaDrone's models including ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, and IQ Nano. This strategic expansion aims to ensure NDAA-compliance and strengthen the company's supply chain for defense contracts, with final assembly taking place in Arizona and Sharjah, UAE facilities.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) ha annunciato, tramite la sua controllata Spider Vision Sensors (SVS), l'apertura di un nuovo stabilimento per la produzione di componenti a Taiwan. Il capannone di 1.486 metri quadrati realizzerà parti essenziali per droni, tra cui circuiti stampati, motori, telecamere e sensori destinati a clienti del Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti e della NATO.
La struttura, che dovrebbe entrare in funzione entro la fine del 2025, impiegherà circa 30-40 persone e supporterà la produzione dei modelli ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square e IQ Nano. Questa espansione strategica punta a garantire la conformità alle normative NDAA e a rafforzare la catena di fornitura per i contratti difensivi, mentre l'assemblaggio finale resterà nei siti dell'azienda in Arizona e a Sharjah, Emirati Arabi Uniti.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) anunció, a través de su filial Spider Vision Sensors (SVS), la apertura de una nueva planta de fabricación de componentes en Taiwán. La instalación de 1.486 metros cuadrados producirá piezas clave para drones, incluidos PCB, motores, cámaras y sensores, destinadas a clientes del Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU. y de la OTAN.
La planta, que se espera entre en funcionamiento a finales de 2025, empleará a 30-40 personas y respaldará la producción de los modelos ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square e IQ Nano. Esta expansión estratégica busca asegurar el cumplimiento de la NDAA y reforzar la cadena de suministro para contratos de defensa, mientras que el ensamblaje final se realizará en las instalaciones de Arizona y Sharjah, EAU.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA)는 자회사 Spider Vision Sensors(SVS)를 통해 대만에 새로운 부품 제조시설을 설립한다고 발표했습니다. 약 16,000 평방피트(약 1,486㎡) 규모의 시설은 PCB 보드, 모터, 카메라, 센서 등 핵심 드론 부품을 미국 국방부 및 NATO 고객을 위해 생산할 예정입니다.
이 시설은 2025년 말까지 가동을 목표로 하며, 30~40명을 고용해 ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, IQ Nano 모델의 생산을 지원합니다. 이번 전략적 확장은 NDAA 준수를 확보하고 방위 계약을 위한 공급망을 강화하려는 목적이며, 최종 조립은 애리조나와 아랍에미리트 샤르자 시설에서 이루어집니다.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) a annoncé, via sa filiale Spider Vision Sensors (SVS), la création d'une nouvelle usine de fabrication de composants à Taïwan. L'installation de 16 000 pieds carrés produira des composants critiques pour drones, notamment des cartes PCB, des moteurs, des caméras et des capteurs destinés aux clients du Département de la Défense américain et de l'OTAN.
L'usine, qui devrait être opérationnelle d'ici la fin 2025, emploiera 30 à 40 personnes et soutiendra la production des modèles ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square et IQ Nano. Cette expansion stratégique vise à garantir la conformité à la NDAA et à renforcer la chaîne d'approvisionnement pour les contrats de défense, tandis que l'assemblage final sera réalisé dans les installations d'Arizona et de Sharjah, aux ÉAU.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) gab bekannt, dass seine Tochtergesellschaft Spider Vision Sensors (SVS) in Taiwan eine neue Komponentenfertigung einrichten wird. Die 16.000 Quadratfuß große Anlage wird wichtige Drohnenkomponenten wie Leiterplatten, Motoren, Kameras und Sensoren für Kunden des US-Verteidigungsministeriums und der NATO herstellen.
Die Anlage, die voraussichtlich bis Ende 2025 in Betrieb geht, wird 30–40 Mitarbeiter beschäftigen und die Produktion der ZenaDrone-Modelle ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square und IQ Nano unterstützen. Diese strategische Erweiterung soll die NDAA-Konformität sicherstellen und die Lieferkette für Verteidigungsverträge stärken; die Endmontage erfolgt in den Werken in Arizona und Sharjah, VAE.
- Establishment of vertically integrated, NDAA-compliant manufacturing facility strengthens defense market positioning
- Strategic location in Taiwan provides access to advanced electronics manufacturing expertise
- Reduced reliance on third-party suppliers enhances supply chain control and reliability
- Expansion supports Green and Blue UAS certifications for defense contracts
- Facility enables scaling production capacity for multiple drone models
- Significant capital investment required for facility setup and equipment
- Operational costs increase with 30-40 new personnel
- Potential geopolitical risks associated with Taiwan location
Insights
ZenaTech's new Taiwan facility strengthens its defense supply chain compliance and manufacturing capabilities, positioning for increased US/NATO drone contracts.
ZenaTech's establishment of a component manufacturing facility in Taiwan represents a strategic vertical integration move with significant defense sector implications. By bringing production of critical components in-house through its Spider Vision Sensors subsidiary, the company is addressing a crucial challenge in the defense technology supply chain: NDAA compliance.
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliance is particularly significant as it restricts defense contractors from using components from certain countries like China in systems sold to the US government. This 16,000 square foot facility producing PCB boards, motors, cameras, and sensors in Taiwan (a trusted US ally) positions ZenaTech to meet stringent defense procurement requirements, including Green and Blue UAS certifications which are essential qualifications for defense drone suppliers.
The company's strategic facility placement in Taiwan leverages the region's established expertise in high-precision electronics manufacturing, creating a competitive advantage in production quality and technical capabilities. With 30-40 technical personnel planned, this represents a substantial operational expansion that should accelerate ZenaTech's production capabilities for its ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square and IQ Nano models.
The final assembly facilities in Arizona and UAE indicate a sophisticated global manufacturing strategy that maintains US-based production capabilities while optimizing their supply chain. This multi-facility approach should provide ZenaTech with greater production flexibility and resilience against potential supply disruptions - critical attributes for defense contractors where reliable delivery timelines are essential for contract fulfillment.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the establishment of a new component parts manufacturing facility in Taiwan. The new facility represents an important step to advancing a compliant global supply chain for the company’s US Defense-destined drones. Operated by its Taiwan-based Spider Vision Sensors (SVS) subsidiary, the facility is expected to reduce the reliance on third-party suppliers ensuring a stable, NDAA-compliant supply chain of component parts such as sensors and motors, for its ZenaDrone drones for US defense agencies and NATO use. SVS will sign a long-term lease for a 16,000 square foot manufacturing facility that it plans to have operational by year end 2025, along with expansion of the Taiwan-based team.
“Establishing a new Taiwan component manufacturing facility marks a pivotal milestone in advancing our mission to deliver vertically integrated, NDAA-compliant drone technologies at scale,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “By expanding Spider Vision Sensor’s production capacity, we are increasing our capability to have ZenaDrone’s drones meet the most rigorous defense standards, including Green and Blue UAS certifications. This investment also positions us to respond rapidly to rising demand from the US Defense Department and NATO allies, while enhancing operational efficiency, strengthening supply chain resilience, and cementing our leadership in drone innovation.”
The Taiwan SVS facility will manufacture critical components, including PCB boards, motors, cameras, and sensors. Taiwan was selected for its position as a leading electrical and technology hub in Asia, providing advanced expertise and infrastructure for high-precision electronics manufacturing. The facility will also support compliance with US and NATO standards, including Green and Blue UAS certification, ensuring that components meet those rigorous quality and security requirements. The facility will support the ramp-up in production for ZenaDrone’s drone models—ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square and the IQ Nano. Components produced in Taiwan will be assembled into drones at ZenaDrone’s facilities in Arizona and Sharjah, UAE, maintaining high-quality standards and end-to-end operational control.
ZenaTech plans to move into the facility by the end of this year and will be initiating discussions with machinery suppliers in the upcoming weeks to acquire and install production equipment, while completing all necessary registrations, safety, and government approvals to ensure full operational readiness. The facility will be staffed by approximately 30–40 personnel, including a factory manager, technicians, engineers, and R&D staff, forming a multidisciplinary team.
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 global offices in North America, Europe, Taiwan, and UAE, and is growing its US DaaS business model and network of locations through acquisitions.
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 outdoor drone designed for land surveys and inspections use in commercial and defense sectors.
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