ZenaDrone Receives FAA Exemption for Commercial Drone Testing in United States

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) announced that its subsidiary ZenaDrone has been granted an exemption by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for visual line-of-sight commercial applications and data collection in the United States, subject to specified conditions and limitations. This approval enables live testing and evaluation of the ZenaDrone 1000 product with US-based partners and potential customers, marking a significant step in the company's expansion into the American market.

CEO Dr. Shaun Passley described this as an important milestone for the company's work with US-based customers and partners as they refine drone solutions, distribution, and manufacturing plans. The FAA approval represents progress toward building flight hours, air-worthiness accreditation, and overall solution credibility as the company develops new ways to incorporate drones into mission-critical business operations across multiple verticals including agriculture, defense, and logistics.

The approval facilitates the continuation of work with joint venture partner Night Sun, a Native American Corporation that plans to manufacture and sell drones for use by Native American tribes across the US. This partnership will focus on developing and testing drone applications for search and rescue, firefighting, cargo delivery, and land surveying operations.

The ZenaDrone 1000 is an autonomous drone product designed for stable flight, maneuverability, and heavy lift capabilities, incorporating innovative software technology, AI, sensors, and purpose-built attachments. The drone features compact and rugged hardware engineered for industrial use and is currently deployed with farmers in Ireland for smart farming, plant tracking, and crop management applications. The technology has also been piloted with the US military for delivery of temperature-controlled critical medical supplies.

This FAA exemption allows for live demonstration of the product's capabilities at US drone tradeshow and exhibit events, providing ZenaDrone with opportunities to showcase its technology to potential customers and partners. The approval represents regulatory progress that supports the company's broader strategy of integrating drone technology into various industrial and commercial applications where operational efficiencies and cost savings can be achieved.