ZenaTech Unveils New Quantum Computing Division to Accelerate Advanced Drone and Defense Capabilities
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) has announced the formation of its new Quantum Computing Division, focusing on developing advanced quantum solutions for defense and autonomous drone systems. The division will address critical needs identified by the US Department of Defense, including quantum-resistant communications, post-quantum cybersecurity, and quantum sensing for GPS-denied drone navigation.
The company plans to expand its quantum team from 12 to 20 members by year-end, comprising experts in AI, quantum hardware, computational science, and related fields. The division will advance two existing R&D projects: Sky Traffic for optimizing traffic flows and public safety, and Clear Sky for improving weather forecasts using AI drone swarms and quantum computing.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) ha annunciato la creazione della sua nuova Divisione di Calcolo Quantistico, dedicata allo sviluppo di soluzioni quantistiche avanzate per la difesa e per sistemi autonomi di droni. La divisione si concentrerà su esigenze critiche indicate dal Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti, tra cui comunicazioni resistenti agli attacchi quantistici, cybersecurity post-quantistica e sensori quantistici per la navigazione dei droni in assenza di GPS.
L’azienda prevede di ampliare il team quantistico da 12 a 20 membri entro la fine dell’anno, reclutando esperti in AI, hardware quantistico, scienze computazionali e settori affini. La divisione porterà avanti due progetti R&S già avviati: Sky Traffic, volto a ottimizzare i flussi di traffico e la sicurezza pubblica, e Clear Sky, che migliora le previsioni meteorologiche impiegando sciami di droni con AI e calcolo quantistico.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) ha anunciado la creación de su nueva División de Computación Cuántica, enfocada en desarrollar soluciones cuánticas avanzadas para defensa y sistemas autónomos de drones. La división abordará necesidades críticas señaladas por el Departamento de Defensa de EE. UU., incluidas comunicaciones resistentes a la amenaza cuántica, ciberseguridad post-cuántica y sensores cuánticos para la navegación de drones sin GPS.
La compañía planea ampliar su equipo cuántico de 12 a 20 miembros antes de que termine el año, incorporando expertos en IA, hardware cuántico, ciencia computacional y campos relacionados. La división continuará con dos proyectos de I+D existentes: Sky Traffic para optimizar flujos de tráfico y la seguridad pública, y Clear Sky para mejorar las previsiones meteorológicas usando enjambres de drones con IA y computación cuántica.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA)는 방위 및 자율 드론 시스템을 위한 첨단 양자 솔루션 개발에 집중하는 새로운 양자컴퓨팅(Quantum Computing) 부문을 신설했다고 발표했습니다. 이 부문은 미 국방부가 제시한 주요 과제들, 즉 양자공격에 강한 통신, 포스트-양자 사이버보안, GPS가 차단된 환경에서의 드론 항법을 위한 양자 센싱 등을 해결할 예정입니다.
회사는 연말까지 양자팀을 12명에서 20명으로 확대할 계획이며, AI, 양자 하드웨어, 계산과학 등 관련 분야의 전문가들을 포함할 예정입니다. 또한 이 부문은 두 가지 기존 연구개발 프로젝트를 진전시킬 예정입니다: 교통 흐름과 공공 안전 최적화를 위한 Sky Traffic과 AI 드론 군집과 양자컴퓨터를 활용해 기상 예보를 개선하는 Clear Sky입니다.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) a annoncé la création de sa nouvelle Division Informatique Quantique, dédiée au développement de solutions quantiques avancées pour la défense et les systèmes de drones autonomes. La division répondra aux besoins prioritaires identifiés par le Département de la Défense des États-Unis, notamment les communications résistantes aux attaques quantiques, la cybersécurité post-quantique et la détection quantique pour la navigation des drones en l'absence de GPS.
L'entreprise prévoit d'élargir son équipe quantique de 12 à 20 membres d'ici la fin de l'année, en recrutant des experts en IA, matériel quantique, sciences computationnelles et domaines connexes. La division fera progresser deux projets R&D existants : Sky Traffic pour optimiser les flux de trafic et la sécurité publique, et Clear Sky pour améliorer les prévisions météorologiques en utilisant des essaims de drones pilotés par IA et l'informatique quantique.
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) hat die Gründung seiner neuen Quantum-Computing-Division bekanntgegeben, die sich auf die Entwicklung fortschrittlicher Quantenlösungen für Verteidigung und autonome Drohnensysteme konzentriert. Die Division wird kritische Anforderungen des US-Verteidigungsministeriums adressieren, darunter quantensichere Kommunikation, Post-Quantum-Cybersicherheit und Quantensensorik für die Navigation von Drohnen ohne GPS.
Das Unternehmen plant, sein Quantenteam bis Jahresende von 12 auf 20 Mitglieder zu erweitern und Fachleute aus KI, Quantenhardware, Rechnerwissenschaften und verwandten Bereichen einzustellen. Die Division wird zwei bestehende F&E-Projekte vorantreiben: Sky Traffic zur Optimierung von Verkehrsflüssen und öffentlicher Sicherheit sowie Clear Sky zur Verbesserung von Wettervorhersagen mittels KI-Drohnen-Schwärmen und Quantencomputing.
- Strategic expansion into quantum computing aligns with US Defense priorities
- Existing relationships with US Air Force and Navy Reserve through paid trials
- Plans to grow quantum computing team by 67% by year-end
- Two active quantum R&D projects already in development
- Early-stage development with no immediate revenue impact
- Significant investment required for quantum computing research
- High competition in quantum computing and defense sectors
Insights
ZenaTech's new Quantum Computing Division represents a strategic expansion into advanced defense and drone capabilities with significant long-term potential.
ZenaTech's announcement of a dedicated Quantum Computing Division marks a strategic pivot toward addressing high-priority defense challenges. The company is positioning itself at the intersection of two rapidly evolving technologies: quantum computing and autonomous drone systems. The focus on quantum-resistant communications, post-quantum cybersecurity, and GPS-denied navigation systems directly aligns with stated US Department of Defense priorities.
The company's existing quantum team of 12 researchers with plans to expand to 20 by year-end demonstrates a meaningful resource commitment to this initiative. While quantum computing remains in early developmental stages commercially, its integration with ZenaTech's existing ZenaDrone 1000 platform—which can carry up to
The two existing quantum R&D projects—Sky Traffic (optimizing traffic flows for government applications) and Clear Sky (improving localized weather forecasts)—provide initial use cases that can validate the technology while generating data and expertise. The company's previous paid trials with the US Air Force and Navy Reserve demonstrate preliminary defense sector interest, which typically leads to more substantial contract opportunities.
The strategic value lies in ZenaTech's attempt to establish early leadership in quantum-enhanced drone capabilities before the technology becomes mainstream. This preemptive positioning could create significant competitive advantages in specialized defense applications and government contracting opportunities, though meaningful revenue from these initiatives likely remains several years away.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 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, today announces the formation of its new Quantum Computing Division. The new division will focus on development of R&D initiatives that harness the next generation of computing power to solve very complex challenges in modern defense and autonomous drone systems that can utilize ZenaDrone’s drone solutions.
The US Department of Defense, along with other federal agencies, has called for advancements in quantum-resistant communications, post-quantum cybersecurity, and quantum sensing for drone navigation in GPS-denied environments to ensure US defence and aerospace superiority. In line with these priorities, ZenaTech’s Quantum Computing Division will focus on the development of both hardware and software quantum innovations for use cases such as encryption and secure communications for mission-critical operations, enhanced navigation without GPS, and AI drone fleet optimization for a variety of ISR (Inspection, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) defense applications.
“We believe quantum computing will be a defining force in the next era of defense and aerospace innovation,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “Establishing a Quantum Computing Division is a strategic investment in our future. By advancing cybersecurity, secure communications, next-generation navigation, and massive-scale data processing, we are preparing our drone platforms for the challenges of tomorrow and contributing to America’s global defense leadership.”
The current 12-person quantum team will grow to 20 by year-end consisting of a multidisciplinary team of AI and machine learning experts, quantum hardware researchers, computational scientists, and professionals in physics, computer science, engineering, and systems design.
ZenaTech’s Quantum Computing Division will also further two existing Quantum R&D projects. The Sky Traffic project is focused on the use of AI-enabled drones and quantum computing to optimize traffic flows and support public safety for government applications. The Clear Sky project is focused on leveraging AI drone swarms and quantum computing to improve localized weather forecasts and extreme weather predictions, helping save lives and reduce economic losses.
The ZenaDrone 1000 is a medium-sized VTOL platform drone capable of carrying up to 40 kg, featuring AI-enabled autonomy, secure communications via DroneNet, and rugged construction. Designed for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations, it supports specialized cargo delivery, inspections, precision agriculture, and defense applications including ISR missions. The company has previously completed paid trials with the US Air Force and Navy Reserve and is developing a gas-powered variant for extended flight missions and border patrol.
Quantum computing is an emergent field of cutting-edge computer science, harnessing the unique qualities of quantum mechanics to solve problems beyond the capabilities of even the most powerful classical computers, processing massively complex mathematical problems and data at orders of magnitude faster speeds. Quantum computers can analyze vast and complex drone data more quickly and accurately, improving weather predictions and enhancing the ability to forecast extreme events.
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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