Statement issued by the company (Announcement)<\/p>\n
ZenaTech<\/strong>, 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<\/strong>, announces plans to establish a dedicated testing facility in Ukraine<\/strong> and conduct drone testing and operational deployment activities<\/strong> to validate its drone platforms in active threat environments. This planned Ukrainian drone testing and deployment will place ZenaTech\u2019s R& and product validation directly within the world\u2019s most active and operationally demanding drone warfare theater, enabling real-world testing of its Interceptor P-1 and other drone defense systems. This future testing facility will be in addition to the company\u2019s previously disclosed plans for initiation of a manufacturing facility in Ukraine,<\/a> positioning the company for the accelerated development of cost-effective counter-UAS systems for US-allied defense customers worldwide.<\/p>\n \u201cUkraine represents an unparalleled testing and validation environment for defense drone systems,\u201d said Shaun Passley<\/strong>, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. \u201cThere is no testing environment on earth that replicates the operational intensity, threat complexity, and pace of innovation occurring in Ukraine today. By conducting our drone testing and product validation in this environment, we gain a level of real-world operational credibility that cannot be replicated in a laboratory or controlled airspace. Every data point we expect to collect, every engagement scenario we plan to validate, and every product iteration we execute in Ukraine will directly strengthen our product offering for defense customers from Gulf states to NATO allies to the U.S. Department of War.\u201d<\/p>\n The company announced that it has initiated Ukraine operations and the establishment of a drone manufacturing facility that is intended to serve as a primary production hub for the company’s Interceptor P-1<\/a> one-way expendable interceptor drone<\/strong>, targeted to sell for under $5,000 USD. It plans to utilize this Ukraine facility to manufacture its counter-UAS platforms, which are being engineered to defeat hostile drones at a fraction of the cost of conventional missile-based interception. These operations are designed to leverage Ukraine’s deep aerospace engineering talent base and its position at the forefront of real-world drone warfare and counter-drone innovation.<\/p>\n Western Ukraine has emerged as the center of the country\u2019s defense technology ecosystem, benefiting from relative security, proximity to NATO logistics corridors, and a rapidly growing defense-tech cluster. Ukraine\u2019s Ministry of Defense has streamlined drone testing regulations under martial law, simplifying authorization pathways for defense-affiliated operators.<\/p>\n ZenaTech is currently working with legal and compliance experts to set up and structure its Ukraine operations as well as hiring staff. The company is also coordinating planned testing authorization through the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the State Aviation Authority of Ukraine (SAAU), leveraging the accelerated regulatory framework available to defense drone programs.<\/p>\n ZenaTech\u2019s planned Ukraine-based operational testing program is designed to generate validated performance data, field-proven operational credibility, and battle-tested product refinement that will directly support the Company\u2019s commercial engagement with defense procurement authorities globally. The Company plans to actively pursue defense customer engagement in the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar, where counter-drone capability has become a strategic national security priority.<\/p>\n The company is committed to compliance with all applicable regulations including export and trade controls. Further updates on testing facility set up and operational milestones achieved will be provided over the upcoming months.<\/p>\n ZenaTech<\/a> (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company specializing in AI drone, Drone as a Service<\/a> (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions for mission-critical applications for business, government and defense. 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, surveying, monitoring, safety, security, and compliance, and maintenance processes. With enterprise software customers using branded solutions in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, and drones being implemented in these plus agriculture, defense, and logistics sectors, ZenaTech\u2019s portfolio of solutions helps drive speed, accuracy, and cost savings. The Company operates through global offices in North America, Europe, Taiwan, and UAE, and is growing its DaaS business and global network of locations through acquisitions.<\/p>\n ZenaDrone<\/a>, a wholly owned subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures autonomous 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 surveying, inspection, tracking, process automation, and defense applications.<\/p>\n Currently, the ZenaDrone 1000<\/a> drone is used for crop management applications and critical field cargo applications in the defense sector, the IQ Nano<\/a> indoor drone is used for inventory management and security in the warehouse and logistics sectors, the IQ Square<\/a> is an outdoor drone designed for power washing and inspections use in commercial and government sectors, and the IQ Quad<\/a> is for land surveys.<\/p>\n This press release and related comments by management of ZenaTech, Inc. include \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This forward-looking information relates to future events or future performance of ZenaTech and reflects management\u2019s expectations and projections regarding ZenaTech\u2019s growth, results of operations, performance, and business prospects and opportunities. Such forward-looking statements reflect management\u2019s current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terminology such as \u201cmay\u201d, \u201cwill\u201d, \u201cshould\u201d, \u201cexpect\u201d, \u201cplan\u201d, \u201canticipate\u201d, \u201caim\u201d, \u201cseek\u201d, \u201cis\/are likely to\u201d, \u201cbelieve\u201d, \u201cestimate\u201d, \u201cpredict\u201d, \u201cpotential\u201d, \u201ccontinue\u201d or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. \u00a0Forward-looking information in this document includes, but is not limited to ZenaTech\u2019s expectations regarding its revenue, expenses, production, operations, costs, cash flows, and future growth; expectations with respect to future production costs and capacity;\u00a0ZenaTech’s ability to deliver products to the market as currently contemplated, including its drone products including ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, IQ Nano, IQ Quad, Interceptor P-1, ZenaDrone 2000, and IQ Glider;\u00a0ZenaTech’s ability to develop products for markets as currently contemplated; ZenaTech\u2019s anticipated cash needs and it\u2019s needs for additional financing;\u00a0ZenaTech\u2019s intention to grow the business and its operations and execution risk;\u00a0expectations with respect to future operations and costs;\u00a0the volatility of stock prices and market conditions in the industries in which ZenaTech operates;\u00a0political, economic, environmental, tax, security, and other risks associated with operating in emerging markets;\u00a0regulatory risks;\u00a0unfavorable publicity or consumer perception;\u00a0difficulty in forecasting industry trends;\u00a0the ability to hire key personnel;\u00a0the competitive conditions of the industry and the competitive and business strategies of ZenaTech; ZenaTech\u2019s expected business objectives for the next twelve months;\u00a0ZenaTech\u2019s ability to obtain additional funds through the sale of equity or debt commitments;\u00a0investment capital and market share; the ability to complete any contemplated acquisitions;\u00a0changes in the target markets;\u00a0market uncertainty;\u00a0ability to access additional capital, including through the listing of its securities in various jurisdictions;\u00a0management of growth (plans and timing for expansion);\u00a0patent infringement;\u00a0litigation;\u00a0applicable laws, regulations, and any amendments affecting the business of ZenaTech and other related risks \u200e\u200e\u200eand uncertainties disclosed under the \u200eheading \u201cRisk Factors\u201c \u200e\u200e\u200e\u200ein the Company\u2019s Form F-1, Form 20-F and other filings filed \u200e\u200e\u200ewith the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d) on EDGAR through the SEC\u2019s website at\u00a0www.sec.gov<\/a>. The Company undertakes \u200e\u200e\u200eno obligation to update forward-\u200elooking \u200e\u200e\u200e\u200einformation except as required by applicable law. Such forward-\u200e\u200e\u200elooking information represents \u200e\u200e\u200e\u200e\u200emanagements\u2019 best judgment based on information currently available. \u200e\u200e\u200eNo forward-looking \u200e\u200e\u200e\u200estatement \u200ecan be guaranteed and actual future results may vary materially. \u200e\u200e\u200eAccordingly, readers \u200e\u200e\u200e\u200eare advised not to \u200eplace undue reliance on forward-looking statements or \u200e\u200e\u200einformation.\u200e<\/p>\n AGENCIA EFE S.A.U.,S.M.E. shall not be liable for any information contained in this message and assumes no responsibility towards third parties in relation to its contents, being expressly exempt from any liability that the author may have in relation to the information in question. Agencia EFE reserves the right to distribute the press release on the news wire, or to publish it on EFE Comunica.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Statement issued by the company (Announcement) Company adds to its Ukraine manufacturing plans with a testing facility to leverage world\u2019s most operationally demanding drone warfare environment to validate its platforms […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":198164071,"featured_media":48434,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[125518],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-217669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-globenewswire-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nAbout ZenaTech<\/h2>\n
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Contacts for more information:<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCompany, Investors, and Media:\r\nLinda Montgomery\r\nZenaTech\r\n312-241-1415\r\ninvestors@zenatech.com<\/a>\r\n\r\nInvestors:\r\nMichael Mason\r\nCORE IR\r\ninvestors@zenatech.com<\/a><\/pre>\n
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