Maxim Group initiated coverage of ZenaTech with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $9.00

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces it has signed an offer to acquire a three-decade-old Virginia-based land surveying company with established customers serving the Washington, D.C. metro area. When completed, this acquisition will strengthen ZenaTech's Drone as a Service presence in the region when combined with a previously announced acquisition. The Company plans to focus on expanding opportunities to offer its Drone as a Servic

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Market News Updates News Commentary - International drone manufacturing operations are entering a pivotal growth phase as demand across defense, logistics, infrastructure, and commercial sectors accelerates worldwide. The global drone market is projected to grow from approximately USD 53.45 billion in 2026, with some industry analyses indicating a rise from about USD 44.3 billion in 2025 to over USD 53 billion in 2026 and potentially exceed USD 111 billion by 2030, reflecting strong expansion driven by technological advances and broader adoption. Manufacturers with internationalized production and assembly capabilities are uniquely positioned to

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today provides an update on its Taiwan-based Spider Vision Sensors (SVS) facility. The 16,000 square foot manufacturing facility is currently being configured to establish National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)-compliant production assembly lines as part of its strategic commitment to building a vertically integrated supply chain that meets regulations and addresses increasing market demand for domestica

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that it has successfully conducted advanced testing of its proprietary ZenaDrone IQ Nano indoor inventory management drones and drone swarm technology. The tests incorporated four drones configured to fly simultaneously and independently in a GPS-denied environment, each drone on a different flight path executing rapid bar code scanning of packages in a simulated warehouse environment. The s

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, provides a progress update on its initiative to build a proprietary quantum computer hardware platform to enable powerful and secure AI autonomy solutions for US Defense, Homeland Security and Government Applications. The company has identified core technology requirements and vendors and is currently engaged in procuring key components for the assembly of its first quantum computer prototype model. The com

MIAMI, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EmergingGrowth.com a leading independent small cap media portal announces the schedule of Day 2 of the 89th Emerging Growth Conference on January 21 & 22, 2026. The Emerging Growth Conference identifies companies in a wide range of growth sectors, with strong management teams, innovative products & services, focused strategy, execution, and the overall potential for long-term growth. Register for the Conference here. Submit Questions for any of the presenting companies to: [email protected] For updates, follow us on Twitter Day 1 - Presenting Today - January 21, 2026 8:45Virtual Lobby opens.Register for the Conference. If you alread

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the launch of the IQ Quad drone, the newest autonomous Vertical Take off and Landing (VTOL) AI drone that is purpose-built for fast and accurate surveys, designed and manufactured by its subsidiary ZenaDrone. The IQ Quad was developed to serve key survey and mapping markets through the company's Drone as a Service platform including construction, real estate development, urban planning, and public

MIAMI, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EmergingGrowth.com a leading independent small cap media portal announces the schedule of the 89th Emerging Growth Conference on January 21 & 22, 2026. The Emerging Growth Conference identifies companies in a wide range of growth sectors, with strong management teams, innovative products & services, focused strategy, execution, and the overall potential for long-term growth. Register for the Conference here. Submit Questions for any of the presenting companies to: [email protected] For updates, follow us on Twitter Day 1 - WednesdayJanuary 21, 2026 8:45Virtual Lobby opens.Register for the Conference. If you already registered, go ba

From inspections to analytics, DaaS is emerging as a high-growth automation play with recurring cash flow Market News Updates News Commentary NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The drones-as-a-service (DaaS) market is really taking off because most companies don't want to buy drones—they just want the job done. Instead of spending money on equipment, training pilots, and dealing with regulations, businesses are hiring drone service providers to handle everything. That model is catching on fast in industries like energy, construction, agriculture, insurance, and public safety. Right now, the global DaaS market is estimated around $6–8 billion, and it's growing as drones become a normal t

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that the company has been invited to present and participate in one-on-one investor meetings at three upcoming investor conferences: the Emerging Growth Conference, the Deal Flow Discovery Conference, and the Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Virtual Equity Conference. These well-regarded events attract institutional investors, fund managers, family offices, and retail investors seeking

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently huge R&D investments by companies in the global drone surveying market are maximizing the growth of the Global Drone Mapping Market. The influx of funds is enabling them to utilize AI-driven analytics and cloud-based data platforms to enable real-time decision-making. Collaboration between the providers of geospatial data and the manufacturers of drones is unleashing synergies that benefit the end-user. The smart city trend, green energy mapping, and infrastructure digitization are solid growth drivers for industry players.  A report from Fact.MR analysis projected that the Global Drone Market industry will g

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 31, 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 its drone subsidiary ZenaDrone has initiated upgrading its membership to the Advocacy level with the influential   Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), enabling it to join both the Defense Advocacy Committee and Air Advocacy Committee. This upgrade enables the company to engage alongside top US drone and defense innovators, such as Skydio, Anduril, Leidos

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced breaking developments for the Drone Manufacturing Industry by issuing new orders to fast-track drone manufacturing operations, cutting red tape by calling for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices.  Hegseth announced he was signing memos to rescind restrictive policies regarding drone production and deployment.  The memos state that the Defense Secretary plans to delegate authorities to procure and operate drones, deemed "vital" technology.  Shares of drone manufacturers jumped in the premarket today following yesterday's announcement.  The announ

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology business solutions company specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of Vara 3D Inc., a well established Salt Lake City-area surveying and 3D mapping company. Vara 3D serves clients across Utah with a strong footprint in California's solar energy ecosystem. This acquisition marks the expansion of ZenaTech's Drone as a Service business into the high-growth solar infrastructure market and provides a foundation to expand drone-enabled offering

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology business solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces the acquisition of Casado Design Ltd., a survey and design company located in the South West of England with a strong reputation and expertise in 3D modeling and scanning services for tower and infrastructure building in the telecom sector. This acquisition marks the entry of Drone as a Service to the UK and the company's expansion into telecom infrastructure, an area experiencing new inv

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology business solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, which includes a record 1,225% increase in year-over-year revenue for the quarter. The company achieved a 6X revenue increase for the first nine months of the year with revenue of $7.73 million compared to the same period of 2024 (all figures are in Canadian dollars). These results represent the company's highest-ever quarte

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The drone surveying market is expected to continue to gain momentum due to increasing demand for aerial intelligence and high-precision mapping across major sectors such as agriculture, mining, construction, and environmental monitoring. A report from Fact.MR analysis indicates that the industry will be valued at USD 1.97 billion in 2025 and will grow to USD 11.49 billion by 2035, at a strong CAGR of 19.3% during the period.  The report said: "The enormous digital revolution in the industrial sectors continues to accelerate demand. Combining drones with AI analytics, GIS platforms, and cloud systems enables real-time pr

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 09, 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 closing of its acquisition of Putt Land Surveying, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based land survey firm founded more than 40 years ago, with established clients including the City of Tucson, school districts, and a range of public and private sector clients. This transaction marks the eleventh acquisition for ZenaTech's DaaS business area, and ushers in the acceleration of the Compan

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Agricultural Drone market has been growing rapidly in the past years and is projected to continue through 2032. Companies in the agricultural drone market are employing a range of strategies to bolster their market presence. These tactics encompass innovations in AI and cloud technologies, forging strategic partnerships, diversifying service portfolios, and strengthening data security measures. By embracing these approaches, industry players aim to address changing customer needs and adhere to evolving regulatory and compliance standards, ensuring their competitive edge in the market. A report from Global Market I

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 11, 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 acquisition of Lescure Engineers Inc., an established Santa Rosa, California-based civil engineering and land surveying firm. The acquisition will close by September 12th and will mark ZenaTech's first Northern California DaaS acquisition, establishing a strategic foothold in one of the nation's most dynamic precision agriculture, viticulture, and commercial land development markets. "C

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The military drone market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in various military applications such as intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), combat operations, and border patrolling. Drones are being increasingly adopted for these purposes because they can provide real-time data and reduce human casualties. Looking at the future, advancements in drone technology, such as improved endurance and autonomous capabilities will add to the drones' popularity.  Many countries are significantly increasing their defense spending to modernize their milita

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV:ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology business solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions, announces financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Results include a 500% increase in year-over-year revenue for the second quarter and a 250% revenue increase for the first six months of the year compared to the same period last year. In addition, the Company delivered its highest-ever quarterly revenue, driven by exceptional performance for its Drone as a Service (DaaS) segmen

MarketNewsUpdates News Commentary NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Drone as a Service (DaaS) market, encompassing both government and commercial sectors, is experiencing rapid growth, driven by technological advancements, evolving regulatory frameworks, and increasing demand for efficient and cost-effective aerial solutions across various industries.  According to an article published by Verified Market Reports, "The market is characterized by its flexibility and scalability, allowing companies to utilize drone capabilities for specific tasks such as surveying, monitoring, and data collection. Industries such as agriculture, construction, logistics, and environmental management are