ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Tests Proprietary Camera Enabling IQ Nano Drone Swarms for US Defense Applications and Blue UAS Submission
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) announced that its subsidiary ZenaDrone is testing a new proprietary camera for its IQ Nano drone swarms, developed by Spider Vision Sensors in partnership with Suntek Global. The camera enables more efficient indoor applications, including simultaneous scanning of multiple barcodes by drone swarms for commercial and US defense applications.
The company plans to pursue Blue UAS certification for military and government use. ZenaDrone is currently conducting a paid trial with a multinational auto parts manufacturer for inventory management and security applications. The IQ Nano drone, available in 10x10 and 20x20-inch sizes, features autonomous operation, integrated sensors, and AI capabilities, with a 20-minute flight time and automatic battery recharging.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) ha annunciato che la sua controllata ZenaDrone sta testando una nuova telecamera proprietaria per i suoi sciami di droni IQ Nano, sviluppata da Spider Vision Sensors in collaborazione con Suntek Global. Questa telecamera consente applicazioni indoor più efficienti, inclusa la scansione simultanea di più codici a barre da parte degli sciami di droni per usi commerciali e per la difesa statunitense.
L'azienda intende ottenere la certificazione Blue UAS per usi militari e governativi. ZenaDrone sta attualmente conducendo una prova a pagamento con un produttore multinazionale di componenti auto per applicazioni di gestione dell'inventario e sicurezza. L'IQ Nano drone, disponibile nelle versioni da 10x10 e 20x20 pollici, offre operazioni autonome, sensori integrati e capacità di intelligenza artificiale, con un'autonomia di volo di 20 minuti e ricarica automatica della batteria.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) anunció que su subsidiaria ZenaDrone está probando una nueva cámara patentada para sus enjambres de drones IQ Nano, desarrollada por Spider Vision Sensors en colaboración con Suntek Global. La cámara permite aplicaciones interiores más eficientes, incluyendo el escaneo simultáneo de múltiples códigos de barras por enjambres de drones para aplicaciones comerciales y de defensa de EE.UU.
La compañía planea obtener la certificación Blue UAS para uso militar y gubernamental. ZenaDrone está realizando actualmente una prueba pagada con un fabricante multinacional de autopartes para aplicaciones de gestión de inventarios y seguridad. El drone IQ Nano, disponible en tamaños de 10x10 y 20x20 pulgadas, cuenta con operación autónoma, sensores integrados y capacidades de inteligencia artificial, con un tiempo de vuelo de 20 minutos y recarga automática de batería.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA)의 자회사 ZenaDrone이 Suntek Global과 협력하여 Spider Vision Sensors가 개발한 IQ Nano 드론 스웜용 독자적인 신형 카메라를 테스트하고 있다고 발표했습니다. 이 카메라는 상업 및 미국 국방 목적으로 드론 스웜이 여러 바코드를 동시에 스캔하는 등 실내 응용을 보다 효율적으로 지원합니다.
회사는 군사 및 정부 사용을 위한 Blue UAS 인증을 추진할 계획입니다. ZenaDrone은 현재 다국적 자동차 부품 제조업체와 재고 관리 및 보안 응용을 위한 유료 시험을 진행 중입니다. IQ Nano 드론은 10x10인치 및 20x20인치 크기로 제공되며, 자율 작동, 통합 센서, AI 기능을 갖추고 있으며, 20분 비행 시간과 자동 배터리 충전 기능을 제공합니다.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ : ZENA) a annoncé que sa filiale ZenaDrone teste une nouvelle caméra propriétaire pour ses essaims de drones IQ Nano, développée par Spider Vision Sensors en partenariat avec Suntek Global. Cette caméra permet des applications intérieures plus efficaces, notamment le balayage simultané de plusieurs codes-barres par les essaims de drones pour des usages commerciaux et de défense américaine.
L'entreprise prévoit d'obtenir la certification Blue UAS pour un usage militaire et gouvernemental. ZenaDrone réalise actuellement un essai payant avec un fabricant multinational de pièces automobiles pour des applications de gestion des stocks et de sécurité. Le drone IQ Nano, disponible en tailles 10x10 et 20x20 pouces, dispose d'une opération autonome, de capteurs intégrés et de capacités d'IA, avec une autonomie de vol de 20 minutes et une recharge automatique de la batterie.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) gab bekannt, dass seine Tochtergesellschaft ZenaDrone eine neue proprietäre Kamera für seine IQ Nano Drohnenschwärme testet, die von Spider Vision Sensors in Partnerschaft mit Suntek Global entwickelt wurde. Die Kamera ermöglicht effizientere Indoor-Anwendungen, einschließlich des gleichzeitigen Scannens mehrerer Barcodes durch Drohnenschwärme für kommerzielle und US-Verteidigungszwecke.
Das Unternehmen plant, die Blue UAS-Zertifizierung für militärische und staatliche Nutzung anzustreben. ZenaDrone führt derzeit einen bezahlten Test mit einem multinationalen Autozulieferer für Lagerverwaltung und Sicherheitsanwendungen durch. Die IQ Nano Drohne, erhältlich in den Größen 10x10 und 20x20 Zoll, verfügt über autonome Steuerung, integrierte Sensoren und KI-Fähigkeiten, mit einer Flugzeit von 20 Minuten und automatischer Batterieladung.
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- Blue UAS certification not yet obtained
- Currently in testing phase, no immediate revenue impact
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 08, 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 is testing a new proprietary specialized camera that enables more efficient indoor applications such as inventory and security management, when utilizing IQ Nano drone swarms for commercial and US defense applications. The new camera prototype developed by its Taiwan component manufacturing subsidiary, Spider Vision Sensors, in collaboration with its certified electronics manufacturing partner, Suntek Global, will enable faster and more precise collection of data including multiple bar codes simultaneously scanned by multiple drones in a drone swarm. The company plans to apply for Blue UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) certification that lists and validates drones for military and government use.
“Our Spider Vision Sensors subsidiary in collaboration with Suntek Global, has helped us speed up development of customized and specialized cameras required for our innovative drone swarm applications for commercial and defense customers. This partnership will continue to be invaluable as we develop our NDAA-compliant supply chain and receive Blue UAS certification which will allow military and federal agencies to directly purchase our drones.,” said CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D.
Military and Defense departments use small autonomous indoor drones like the 10X10 inch IQ Nano for various applications such as inventory management, indoor building reconnaissance, search and rescue, training simulations, and explosives detection. ZenaDrone is also engaged in a paid trial which includes developing drone swarm applications for inventory management and security applications with a multinational auto parts manufacturer customer.
A drone swarm is a coordinated group of autonomous drones that communicate and work together using AI and real-time data sharing, to perform tasks collaboratively without direct human control. Drone swarms enhance efficiency, accuracy, automation, and performance compared to a single drone. Autonomous drones can rapidly scan thousands of bar codes or RFID tags per second with high accuracy, providing real-time visibility into inventory without disrupting workflows. A drone swarm can also cover more ground simultaneously, dramatically reducing inventory audit times and manual labour while providing near-total inventory visibility.
An AI drone swarm for indoor security and surveillance enhances coverage, response time, and efficiency by autonomously patrolling large areas, detecting threats, and providing real-time situational awareness. Unlike stationary cameras or human patrols, drone swarms can dynamically adapt to security breaches, track intruders, and coordinate movements to eliminate blind spots. AI-driven analytics enable them to identify anomalies, recognize faces, and detect unauthorized activity with high precision, reducing false alarms and improving security decision-making. Their autonomous nature minimizes human labor costs while ensuring 24/7 monitoring in complex environments like warehouses, data centers, or commercial facilities.
The ZenaDrone IQ Nano is available in 10x10 and 20x20-inch sizes, designed to perform regular and frequent inspections such as bar code or RFID scanning, facility maintenance inspections, security monitoring, 3D indoor mapping and other applications inside a warehouse, distribution, or plant facility. It is designed for autonomous use featuring integrated sensors, high-quality cameras, data collection and analysis including AI methodologies. Weighing 1.5kg and with a flight time of at least 20 minutes before utilizing the automatic battery recharging station, it is designed for hovering stability and safety with obstacle avoidance capabilities.
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 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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