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    ZENA
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    $2.46
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    $240M
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    The TopStocks Quick Take

    ZENA in 60 seconds

    What The Company Does

    ZenaTech acquires traditional surveying and inspection companies and adds drones, automation, and analytics on top — while also developing its own commercial and defense-drone hardware and operating an enterprise-software portfolio.

    Why It's Getting Attention

    FY2025 revenue grew ~558% to C$12.9M, Q1 2026 revenue grew ~640% to C$8.4M, the company completed its 25th DaaS acquisition, signed offers on additional targets management estimates could contribute ~C$40M of revenue in the first 12 months post-close, and secured its first confirmed U.S. defense-agency demonstration.

    Biggest Upcoming Catalyst

    Closing the pending acquisition offers, completing the U.S. defense-agency demonstration schedule, and advancing the ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, and IQ Nano through the Green→Blue UAS certification pathway.

    Most Important Risk

    ZenaTech is consuming substantial cash (Q1 2026 net loss C$26.5M, operating cash used C$18.8M), continues to issue equity and warrants to fund growth, and disclosed a material weakness in internal financial controls at year-end 2025 along with sizable related-party advances to an affiliate controlled by the CEO.

    This summary is informational only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
    The Business

    What Does ZenaTech, Inc. Actually Do?

    ZenaTech, Inc. is an AI drone technology company operating a Drone-as-a-Service platform, an enterprise software business, and the ZenaDrone hardware program spanning commercial and defense applications.

    What they sell or develop

    The company acquires established surveying, inspection, and field-service businesses and plans to retrofit them with drones and automation, sells and services enterprise SaaS products across multiple industries, and develops the ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Nano, IQ Square, IQ Quad, IQ Aqua, IQ Sphere, ZenaDrone 2000, and Interceptor P-1 platforms.

    Who their customers are

    Customers include enterprise field-service clients across surveying, engineering, environmental, oil-and-gas, agriculture, and inspection markets, longstanding SaaS customers of the acquired software businesses, and government and defense buyers now beginning U.S. agency demonstrations.

    The problem they solve

    Field-service operators face acute labor shortages and rising costs for manual survey, inspection, and monitoring workflows, while defense and public-safety agencies need NDAA-compliant, AI-enabled aerial systems that can operate in GPS-denied and contested environments.

    How they generate revenue

    Revenue comes from Drone-as-a-Service subscriptions and per-job fees, drone hardware sales, enterprise SaaS licenses and maintenance, professional services, and — over time — targeted defense procurement following certification.

    Where they operate

    Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with three drone manufacturing facilities (UAE, Arizona, Taiwan), operations across North America, Europe, the UAE, and Asia, and newly established Ukraine operations focused on Counter-UAS manufacturing and testing.

    Current stage of development

    ZenaTech is a revenue-generating, dual-listed operator (NASDAQ: ZENA, FSE: 49Q). FY2025 revenue reached C$12.9M (+558% YoY); Q1 2026 revenue reached C$8.4M (+640% YoY) with ~93% from DaaS. The company has completed 25 DaaS acquisitions to date and is not yet profitable — Q1 2026 net loss was C$26.5M with C$18.8M of operating cash used.

    The Opportunity

    Why Could ZENA Be Interesting?

    The points below draw on the company's public disclosures, its recent operational updates, and TopStocks commentary. We distinguish between confirmed facts, company statements, and our own editorial framing.

    1. 01

      A Three-Layer Business, Not Just A Drone Company

      ZenaTech operates three connected layers: a Drone-as-a-Service roll-up that acquires surveying and inspection companies (generating the vast majority of current revenue), an enterprise-software portfolio of recurring-license products, and the ZenaDrone hardware program covering commercial, indoor, underwater, and defense platforms. The DaaS layer produces revenue today; the defense layer is the upside story.

    2. 02

      Explosive Revenue Growth

      FY2025 revenue grew ~558% to C$12.9M, with C$10.1M (78%) from Drone-as-a-Service. Q1 2026 revenue grew another ~640% year-over-year to C$8.4M, with DaaS accounting for ~93% of the quarter. Annualizing Q1 (not official guidance) implies a C$33.6M run rate — a very different scale of business than one year ago.

    3. 03

      25 Acquisitions Complete, More Under Offer

      ZenaTech completed its 25th DaaS acquisition — Velocity Geomatics — on July 16, 2026. Two days earlier, the company signed offers on additional surveying and geospatial businesses across the U.S., Canada, and Australia that management estimates could contribute approximately C$40M of revenue in the first 12 months after closing. Those deals have not yet closed and the estimate is based on unaudited target-company information.

    4. 04

      First Confirmed U.S. Defense-Agency Demonstration

      On July 21, 2026, ZenaDrone announced it is beginning to schedule demonstrations with U.S. government defense agencies, starting with its first confirmed agency engagement. The IQ Nano will be demonstrated first, with additional platforms following. A demonstration is a pathway toward a possible contract — not a contract itself — but it is a concrete step from internal development toward government procurement.

    5. 05

      Blue UAS Certification In Progress

      The ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, and IQ Nano advanced into the cybersecurity phase of the Green-to-Blue UAS certification framework in May 2026. Successful completion could remove a major barrier between technology demonstrations and approved U.S. government procurement channels, though certification is not guaranteed on any specific timeline.

    6. 06

      Expanding Product Portfolio Across Commercial And Defense

      The ZenaDrone family spans the flagship ZenaDrone 1000 (surveillance, inspection, cargo — expected $100K–$250K price plus software), the IQ Series (Nano, Square, Quad, Aqua) for enterprise and indoor use, the newly prototyped IQ Sphere for GPS-denied and confined-space operations, and the ZenaDrone 2000 and Interceptor P-1 Counter-UAS platforms — supported by manufacturing in the UAE, Arizona, and Taiwan.

    The Flagship Product

    Meet ZenaTech's Flagship Drone

    The ZenaDrone 1000 is ZenaTech's flagship autonomous drone, built for demanding commercial, industrial, and defense missions.

    ZenaDrone 1000 autonomous drone in flight
    ZenaDrone 1000 — Flagship Autonomous Platform

    Its heavy-lift design, long-range capabilities, and advanced sensors are intended for applications including surveillance, inspection, mapping, agriculture, cargo transport, and emergency response.

    According to the company, the platform has completed paid trials involving the U.S. Air Force and Navy and is expected to sell for approximately $100,000 to $250,000 plus software.

    Paid trials and demonstrations do not guarantee future government contracts or material revenue.

    Expanding The Product Portfolio

    Beyond the Flagship: ZenaTech's Emerging Platforms

    IQ Aqua underwater remotely operated vehicle prototype
    Underwater Robotics Platform

    IQ Aqua: Taking ZenaTech Beneath the Surface

    The IQ Aqua is an initial-prototype remotely operated underwater vehicle designed for military, infrastructure, and offshore inspection missions.

    The platform is designed to operate at depths of up to 300 meters and support cameras, sonar, robotic grippers, and additional sensors.

    • 300-meter maximum depth
    • Six multidirectional thrusters
    • Sonar and gripper compatible
    • Defense and subsea inspection uses

    Takeaway: IQ Aqua expands ZenaTech into underwater defense, port security, offshore energy, and subsea infrastructure inspection.

    IQ Nano indoor autonomous warehouse drone
    Indoor Autonomous Drone

    IQ Nano: Built for Warehouses and Industrial Facilities

    The IQ Nano is a compact indoor drone designed to scan inventory, inspect equipment, and operate in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities without relying on GPS.

    Its camera can scan QR codes and barcodes, while its software is designed to connect with inventory platforms and cloud-based systems.

    • GPS-free indoor navigation
    • QR and barcode scanning
    • Automated charging dock
    • SAP and cloud-data integration

    Takeaway: IQ Nano gives ZenaTech exposure to warehouse automation, inventory management, and recurring enterprise software opportunities.

    Commercial adoption and revenue contribution remain dependent on customer deployments and orders.

    The Latest Developments

    Recent ZENA Press Releases

    July 21, 2026

    ZenaDrone Announces First Confirmed U.S. Government Defense-Agency Demonstration

    ZenaDrone confirmed it is beginning to schedule demonstrations with U.S. government defense agencies, starting with its first confirmed agency engagement. The IQ Nano is expected to be demonstrated first, with additional ZenaDrone platforms following in the coming months as the company advances through the Blue UAS certification pathway.

    More Recent Headlines
    July 16, 2026

    ZenaTech Completes 25th DaaS Acquisition With Velocity Geomatics

    ZenaTech closed the acquisition of Velocity Geomatics, expanding its Drone-as-a-Service business into environmental, regulatory, and oil-and-gas surveying services across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The transaction brings ZenaTech to its stated interim target of 25 DaaS acquisitions.

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    July 14, 2026

    ZenaTech Signs Offers On Acquisitions Estimated To Contribute ~C$40M In Revenue

    ZenaTech announced signed offers to acquire multiple additional surveying and geospatial companies across the United States, Canada, and Australia. Management estimates the targets could collectively contribute approximately C$40M of revenue during the first 12 months after closing. The figure is based on unaudited target-company information and is conditional on the acquisitions actually closing.

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    July 7, 2026

    ZenaDrone Begins Development Of IQ Sphere For GPS-Denied Operations

    ZenaDrone began developing the IQ Sphere, a soccer-ball-sized drone designed to operate in GPS-denied and confined spaces. Potential applications include building clearance, tunnels, ship boarding, infrastructure inspection, and reconnaissance. The IQ Sphere remains a prototype.

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    May 19, 2026

    ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, And IQ Nano Advance To Blue UAS Cybersecurity Phase

    The ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, and IQ Nano advanced into the cybersecurity phase of the Green-to-Blue UAS certification framework. Successful completion could improve eligibility for U.S. government and defense procurement.

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    May 2026

    ZenaTech Completes US$25M Registered Direct Offering

    ZenaTech completed a US$25M registered direct offering involving approximately 11.79M common shares priced at $2.12 and an equal number of warrants exercisable at $2.50 with a five-and-a-half-year term. The prospectus estimated approximately 97.7M common shares outstanding after the offering.

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    Looking Ahead

    Potential Catalysts Ahead

    Upcoming events retail investors are monitoring for ZENA. None of these outcomes are guaranteed.

    Second Half 2026

    Closing Of Pending DaaS Acquisitions

    Conversion of the signed acquisition offers announced July 14, 2026 into closed deals — the targets that management estimates could collectively contribute approximately C$40M of revenue in the first 12 months after closing.

    Why it could matter: Successful closings, on reasonable terms and with orderly integration, would meaningfully expand the DaaS platform's scale, geographic reach, and revenue base.
    What could delay or prevent it: The offers are non-binding until closed, target revenue is unaudited, and integration of 25+ acquired businesses across multiple jurisdictions is operationally complex. Additional financing may be required to fund the deals.
    Late 2026 / 2027

    U.S. Defense-Agency Demonstrations And Blue UAS Certification

    Execution of the announced U.S. government defense-agency demonstration schedule — starting with the IQ Nano — and advancement of the ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, and IQ Nano through the Green-to-Blue UAS certification pathway.

    Why it could matter: Demonstrations are the pathway toward pilot programs and potential procurement. Blue UAS certification would open eligibility across a wide set of U.S. Department of Defense programs.
    What could delay or prevent it: Demonstrations are not contracts. Certification timelines and defense procurement cycles are long and uncertain, and no material defense revenue is disclosed today.
    Q2 / Q3 2026 Reporting

    Q2 2026 Financial Results And Path Toward Improving Cash Burn

    Q2 reporting will show whether revenue continues accelerating from the Q1 2026 base of C$8.4M and whether the net loss and operating cash burn begin narrowing relative to the expanded operating platform.

    Why it could matter: The core investment debate is whether the acquisition-driven revenue ramp can eventually produce sustainable profitability and positive cash flow. Q2 results are the next concrete data point.
    What could delay or prevent it: Q1 2026 recorded a C$26.5M net loss and C$18.8M of operating cash used, with ~C$8.9M of expenses from non-cash stock-based compensation. Continued losses may require additional dilutive financing.

    Potential catalysts may be delayed, changed, unsuccessful, or already reflected in the stock's market price.

    The Bull Case

    Why Investors Are Bullish

    What Could Go Right?

    The Bull Case

    • Hyper-growth revenue — FY2025 up ~558% YoY to C$12.9M and Q1 2026 up ~640% YoY to C$8.4M.
    • 25 completed DaaS acquisitions plus signed offers management estimates could add ~C$40M of first-year revenue on closing.
    • First confirmed U.S. defense-agency demonstration announced July 21, 2026 — a concrete step toward procurement eligibility.
    • Three flagship platforms (ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Square, IQ Nano) advancing through the cybersecurity phase of Blue UAS certification.
    • Vertically integrated stack: proprietary drones, in-house AI autonomy software, DaaS subscriptions, and enterprise SaaS.
    • Global manufacturing footprint (UAE, Arizona, Taiwan) supports NDAA-compliant supply chain and geographic diversification.
    • Broad 2026 product lineup — ZenaDrone 2000, Interceptor P-1, IQ Glider, IQ Sphere, IQ Aqua — expanding the addressable market.
    By The Numbers

    Financial Snapshot

    Share Price
    $2.46

    Reference price from the May 2026 investor presentation (as of May 1, 2026). Verify against a live NASDAQ quote before publishing.

    Market Cap
    $240M

    Approximate market capitalization based on ~97.7M common shares outstanding after the May 2026 offering at the $2.46 reference price. Verify against a live quote.

    Shares Outstanding
    ~97.7M

    Approximate common shares outstanding after the May 2026 US$25M registered direct offering, per the offering prospectus.

    FY2025 Revenue
    C$12.9M

    Full-year 2025 revenue per audited disclosures — an increase of approximately 558% versus FY2024's C$1.96M.

    Q1 2026 Revenue
    C$8.4M

    First-quarter 2026 revenue per company disclosures — an increase of approximately 640% year-over-year, with ~93% from DaaS.

    Completed DaaS Acquisitions
    25

    Cumulative Drone-as-a-Service acquisitions completed as of July 16, 2026, most recently Velocity Geomatics.

    Financial figures should be verified against the company's latest SEC filings. Historical performance does not guarantee future results.

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