ZenaTech (ZENA) Global Technology Virtual Investor Conference summary

Company overview and business model

• Specializes in AI autonomous drone platforms and services for commercial, government, and defense sectors, with a global presence and three manufacturing facilities across UAE, Arizona, and Taiwan.

• Operates through three revenue models: direct drone sales, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) subscription, and enterprise SaaS solutions.

• Achieved $12.9 million revenue in 2025, a 558% increase over 2024, with first quarter 2026 revenue at $8.4 million, projecting $33–40 million annualized.

• Growth driven by a roll-up acquisition strategy, with 24 acquisitions completed and operations in 12 U.S. states, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

• Ended the recent quarter with $15 million in cash and marketable securities, and nearly $110 million in total assets.

Market trends and strategic focus

• Drone market is growing over 25% annually, with regulatory and policy changes favoring American-made drones.

• Focused on turnkey drone-based solutions for land surveys, inspections, and power washing, integrating legacy businesses into the DaaS network.

• Defense sector targeted through paid pilots with Navy and Air Force, aiming for Blue UAS certification to access procurement lists.

• Developing specialized drones for inventory management, cargo transport, and counter-UAS applications, with manufacturing expansion in Ukraine.

• Building AI and quantum computing capabilities for drone swarms and wildfire management, with ongoing R&D investments.

Financial performance and growth strategy

• Revenue growth has been rapid, with a 15–20x increase in less than 18 months, primarily through acquisitions.

• Growth strategy centers on identifying industries suitable for drone technology, acquiring companies, and integrating drone solutions.

• Near-term revenue acceleration expected from DaaS, followed by SaaS-integrated drone solutions, with military applications as a longer-term driver.

• Operational efficiencies realized by consolidating land survey companies and deploying drones, reducing labor hours and increasing capacity.

• Industry is highly fragmented, with significant opportunity for leadership and continued outpacing of competitors.