- ZenaTech (ZENA, Financial) plans to apply for Green UAS certification for its IQ Square drone in early Q3 2025.
- The IQ Square drone is engineered for US Defense use, offering a 20-minute flight time and a 7kg payload capacity.
- ZenaTech's manufacturing of US DoD-destined drones will take place in Arizona, ensuring NDAA compliance.
ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), a leader in AI-driven drone technology, has announced its intention to submit an application for Green UAS certification for its IQ Square drone at the outset of the third quarter of 2025. The IQ Square is engineered specifically for defense-related applications such as land surveys, bridge inspections, and critical infrastructure monitoring.
Key features of the IQ Square include a 20-minute flight duration, a 7-kilogram payload capacity, and autonomous charging capabilities. The drone measures 41x41 inches and includes VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) functionality with retractable landing gear for enhanced adaptability. These capabilities are complemented by state-of-the-art imaging technologies like LiDAR and thermal sensors, which are critical for defense missions.
ZenaTech has successfully completed paid trials of its drone technology with the US Air Force and Navy Reserve. These trials focused on logistics and transportation applications, showcasing the drone's efficiency in delivering critical cargo such as blood in the field. To support US Department of Defense (DoD) applications, ZenaTech plans to manufacture the drones at its Arizona facility, sourcing essential components from its Taiwan-based subsidiary, Spider Vision Sensors, to comply with NDAA standards.
The Green UAS certification is pivotal for companies aiming to supply drones to government entities, enforcing standards for cybersecurity and supply chain management. Achieving this certification is a critical step toward obtaining Blue UAS certification, which facilitates direct sales to the DoD and other defense-related agencies.
ZenaTech's continued commitment to defense and commercial drone applications underscores its strategic focus on innovation in the drone sector. The company will present both the IQ Square and the ZenaDrone 1000 at the AUVSI Exponential Trade Show in May 2025, a significant event for advancing in the competitive US military drone market.
