ZenaTech Subsidiary Acquires US Design Patent for Enhanced ZenaDrone 1000

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA), a technology company specializing in AI drone solutions and enterprise SaaS solutions, announced that its subsidiary ZenaDrone has acquired a United States Design Patent for the second-generation drone design used in its ZenaDrone 1000 product. The patent (US D1,005,883 S) includes design improvements that enhance flight times and increase payload capacity from 20 lbs. to 80 lbs., representing a substantial advancement in drone capabilities for industrial applications.

The patent acquisition, which is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, incorporates innovative designs for rotating arms that enable rotors to operate at different angles, utilizing wind for gliding and power preservation to achieve longer flight times. The redesigned drone features a larger yet more aerodynamic body that facilitates increased payload capacity and enables better utilization for cargo transport, spraying, seeding, and hardware attachments for specific industrial uses. According to CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D., "The expansion of our patent portfolio is integral to building company assets as well as protecting our unique drone hardware inventions. This patent is key to flight time and performance improvements of the ZenaDrone 1000, facilitating continued development for Agriculture, Defense, Oil and Gas, Utilities, as well as specific applications like crop management, military cargo, and others where we see growing demand."

The ZenaDrone 1000, an autonomous quadcopter with eight rotors roughly the size of a boardroom table, is designed for stable flight, maneuverability, and heavy lift capabilities. It incorporates innovative software technology, AI, sensors, and purpose-built attachments with compact and rugged hardware engineered for industrial use. The drone has been deployed in agriculture for smart farming, plant tracking, and crop management, and has undergone pilot testing with the US military for delivery of temperature-controlled critical medical supplies. The patent acquisition strengthens ZenaTech's position in the competitive drone market by protecting its technological innovations and supporting the company's growth strategy across multiple industrial sectors where drone technology is increasingly critical for operational efficiency and cost savings.