(NASDAQ: ZENA) Notches Its 25th Acquisition As A Major Announcement Hits The Spotlight

ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) controls our #1 watchlist spot Thursday.

Any content you receive is for information purposes only. Always conduct your own research. *Disseminated on behalf of ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) Notches Its 25th Acquisition As A Major Announcement Hits The Spotlight *Get Our Updates Faster—Tap Here To Receive SMS Alerts* July 16th Greetings, Friend! ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) controls our #1 watchlist spot Thursday. And just this morning, the company made a major acquisition announcement: ZenaTech Closes 25th Acquisition with Alberta, Canada-based Velocity Geomatics Inc. Expanding Drone as a Service into Environmental and Regulatory Services in the Oil and Gas Sector Drone as a Service enters into a global oil and gas drone inspection services market growing at 28% per year as Company achieves stated interim goal from January 2025 VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, announces that it has completed the acquisition of Grand Prairie Alberta-based Velocity Geomatics Inc. doing business as Velocity Group, with operations and offices across Alberta, British Colombia and Saskatchewan. The acquisition marks ZenaTech's first acquisition in drone-based geomatics for environmental and regulatory compliance and services in the oil and gas industry, establishing a Drone as a Service presence in a sector growing at over 28% annually. It also marks its 25th acquisition since its January 2025 statement citing it would achieve that number by mid-2026. "This acquisition expands our Drone as a Service business into Canada's oil and gas sector focused on environmental and regulatory assessments for oil extraction and pipelines, in one of the most significant energy markets in North America. Importantly, it also demonstrates the achievement of one of our stated goals since our public offering in 2024, which was 25 acquisitions to support our Drone as a Service business. We have maintained an assertive acquisition strategy and anticipate setting new benchmarks in the near term," said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech. "Velocity Group brings an established customer base, strong regional expertise, and extensive experience supporting drone-based surveying and geomatics projects including for some large and multinational oil and gas producers. We believe there is a significant opp. to further enhance these services through AI-powered drone technology for surveying, mapping, inspections, and infrastructure monitoring applications, enabling us to establish a core expertise that we can bring to this fast-growing global industry." ... Read the full article here. With this news in the spotlight today, (Nasdaq: ZENA) continues to have our full focus. Be on the lookout for more potential updates, read our initial report below, and consider this profile for your watchlist. ----- America isn’t just buying drones; it’s buying them by the thousand, then by the hundred thousand. The White House just released its new National Resilience Strategy, placing commercial drones alongside AI, critical infrastructure, domestic manufacturing, and secure supply chains as technologies critical to America’s long-term resilience. And that is only the latest signal. In January, the White House called for the largest defense budget in American history: $1.5Tn for fiscal year 2027, a 66% increase from current levels. The Pentagon has announced plans to spend $1Bn to purchase more than 340,000 American-made drones by 2027, with 30,000 of those due by July 2026. And Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a directive ordering every Army squad to be equipped with unmanned systems by the end of 2026. This is not a wish list. It is a mandate. Then, in December 2025, the FCC added foreign-made drones to its Covered List, effectively banning new models from DJI and other Chinese manufacturers. DJI controlled nearly 80% of the American drone market. That door is now closing. Someone has to fill the gap. One small NASDAQ-listed company has been building for exactly this moment. It designs drones, manufactures drones, and operates a national Drone-as-a-Service network, and it just reported 640% first-quarter revenue growth. Now, it has signed multiple offers to acquire land surveying and geospatial services companies across the US, Canada, and Australia. Subject to closing, management expects the businesses to collectively contribute approximately C$40Mn in revenue during the first 12 months following closing. ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) will be topping our watchlist July 16th, 2026. Keep reading to learn more about ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA). ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) is a business technology company that designs drones, manufactures drones, sells drones, and operates a national service network that deploys them. It also owns eleven enterprise software brands that generate recurring revenue while the drone business scales. Not a concept. Not a pitch deck. A company that built a pro-fit-able software business first, then used that foundation to expand into drones. Three divisions: Drone Technology Solutions, Drone-as-a-Service, and Enterprise SaaS Software. All working together. The flagship ZenaDrone 1000. Roughly 7 by 12 feet, with an interchangeable nose cone and a payload compartment that can carry temperature-controlled cargo like medical supplies or blood. Source: ZenaTech Inc. Manufacturing happens across three facilities, all in active expansion mode: a UAE facility operating since 2022 and expanded to over 22,000 square feet, a new Arizona facility being built for US defense drone manufacturing, and the Spider Vision Sensors subsidiary in Taiwan producing cameras, sensors, motors, and circuit boards with a supply chain built specifically to meet NDAA US defense requirements. That matters because roughly 80% of critical electronic components used in drones globally are manufactured in China, a dependency the US government is actively working to eliminate. Revenue Growth of 640%: The Numbers Are Accelerating, Not Slowing ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) just reported first-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 640% year over year, powered by its drone division. The company also reported an annualized revenue run rate of approximately C$33Mn based on first-quarter 2026 revenue. Management calls it a baseline, not a ceiling. The trend behind that number is just as important. Q3 2025 revenue hit $4.35Mn, up 1,225% year-over-year. Full-year 2025 revenue reached $12.9Mn, up 558% versus $2.0Mn for full year 2024. That is not a spike. That is a pattern. "We are seeing strong demand for drone-based land surveying, mapping, and infrastructure inspection services across both the public and private sectors. As we continue integrating our recent acquisitions and deploying AI-driven flight control technologies, we expect sustained growth momentum to continue into 2026." - Dr. Shaun Passley, PhD, ZenaTech CEO And the latest acquisition news could push the company into an entirely different revenue category. On July 14th, ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) announced that it had signed offers to acquire multiple land surveying and geospatial services companies across the US, Canada, and Australia. If the transactions close, management expects the target companies to collectively contribute approximately C$40Mn in revenue during the first 12 months following closing. The estimate is based on unaudited information provided by the acquisition targets and management estimates, and has not been independently verified by auditors. That C$40Mn is not a forecast from businesses ZenaTech hopes to build from scratch. It represents expected revenue from established operations the company is seeking to acquire, integrate, and convert to its Drone-as-a-Service model. The Roll-Up Engine: 24 Acquisitions and a Recurring Revenue Machine This is the part most market watchers underestimate. ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) is not just selling drones. It is rolling up established, under-digitized field service companies, land surveyors, inspection firms, and powerwashing businesses, then integrating drone technology to make those services faster, cheaper, and safer. Hardware sales are lumpy. Service revenue repeats. A customer needs inspections every month, surveys every quarter, and inventory counts every week. As of mid-2026, the company has completed 24 acquisitions across its Drone-as-a-Service platform, including the recent Green Earth Powerwashing franchise network, and has signed an offer to acquire a Western Canadian geospatial and land surveying business. Recent market research projects the global Drone-as-a-Service market could reach approximately $355Bn by 2032, growing at over 36% annually. The US commercial drone market is projected to keep expanding through 2030. Source: Grand View Research Paid Military Trials Are Done. Certification Is the Next Gate. ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) has already completed paid trials with the US Air Force for medical supply delivery and with the US Navy for sub-zero climate operations. Not proposals. Completed field tests. For Pentagon work, Blue UAS is the standard, and Green UAS is the fast-track into it. Green UAS applications are in progress for the IQ Nano, IQ Square, and ZenaDrone 1000, and the company is preparing its IQ Quad land survey drone for Blue UAS certification submission. The company is also moving into dedicated drone defense. The ZenaDrone 2000 Maritime Interceptor and the IQ Glider launch-and-refueling platform are being developed as a cost-effective "drone-versus-drone" defense system, giving naval operators an answer to hostile drones that does not require Mn-dollar missiles. The global military drone market is projected to grow from roughly $15Bn in 2024 to nearly $47Bn by 2032. Source: Fortune Business Insights The Quantum Edge Most Market Watchers Have Not Considered Most market watchers see ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) as a drone company. That misses a critical layer. The company is building AI autonomy platforms and quantum computing applications, including a newly announced quantum navigation system for GPS-denied drone operations in contested environments. Its most significant initiative is Eagle Eye, a quantum-powered defense intelligence project built for US Defense and Homeland Security applications. It integrates AI drones with quantum computing to deliver predictive mission analysis, enhanced situational awareness, and optimized military logistics. Eagle Eye integrates AI drones with quantum computing for US defense and homeland security applications. Source: ZenaTech Inc. Consider Starting Your Own Research On (ZENA)... [ Company Website ] | [ Corporate Communications ] 7 Reasons Why ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) Is Topping Our Watchlist July 16th, 2026 1. A Five-Star Analyst Rating. Nearly 235% Potential Upside: Maxim Group analyst Matthew Galinko, a five-star rated analyst, has tagged (ZENA) with a $5 price target, reiterated in November 2025. That target represents a nearly 235% potential upside from Tuesday's close. 2. The Defense Tailwind Is Not a Forecast. It Is Policy: Trump has called for $1.5Tn in defense spending. The Pentagon wants 340,000 drones by 2027. Every Army squad must have unmanned systems by the end of 2026. And the new National Resilience Strategy puts drones at the center of America’s security agenda. 3. The DJI Ban Just Handed American Manufacturers the Market: DJI controlled nearly 80% of US commercial drones. The FCC just blocked new Chinese models from entering the market. Someone has to fill the gap, and (ZENA) is building an Arizona facility to manufacture drones specifically for US military compliance. 4. Revenue Is Accelerating, Not Slowing: (ZENA) reported a 640% year-over-year revenue increase in Q1 2026 and an annualized run rate of approximately C$33Mn. Full-year 2025 revenue grew 558% to $12.9Mn. The company is not talking about growth. It is reporting it. 5. Drone-as-a-Service Is the Differentiator No One Else Has Built: 24 acquisitions completed across land surveying, inspections, and commercial services, with infrastructure already scaling across eight-plus states. Recurring revenue in a Drone-as-a-Service market projected to reach approximately $355Bn by 2032. According to the company, no other drone manufacturer is executing this model at scale. 6. The US Military Has Already Tested Their Drones, and Certification Is Underway: Paid trials with the Air Force and Navy are complete. Green UAS applications are in progress for three drone platforms, with the IQ Quad being prepared for Blue UAS certification submission. That is the gateway to US government and defense procurement. 7. A Fresh Russell 3000 Listing and 50%+ Insider Control: The company was just added to the Russell 3000 Index, and CEO Dr. Shaun Passley controls more than 50% of the voting st-ock. The math speaks for itself. Consider Starting Your Own Research On (ZENA)... [ Company Website ] | [ Corporate Communications ] Before you call it, we think it’s worth taking one more look at why (ZENA) has landed front and center. The policy setup is as clear as it gets: a $1.5Tn defense budget request, a Pentagon mandate for 340,000 American-made drones, and a DJI ban that just closed the door on 80% of the US drone market. ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) is not waiting for the tailwind. It is already executing. Q1 2026 revenue grew 640% year-over-year, with an annualized run rate of approximately C$33Mn. Twenty-four Drone-as-a-Service acquisitions are complete. Paid military trials are done. Green UAS certification is in progress. Manufacturing is scaling in Arizona and Taiwan. The company was added to the Russell 3000 Index. And the only analyst covering ZENA has a $5 target. We will have our eyes firmly on (ZENA) Thursday. We'll be cranking out updates soon. Keep your eyes peeled for more. And as always, please remember to do your own research. All the best, Dane James Editor Market Pulse Today (Remember: St-ock Prices Could Be Significantly Lower Now From The Original Dates I Provided.) *MarketPulseToday.com (“MarketPulseToday” or “MPT” ) is owned by Thousand Sun Media LLC, MPT is not responsible for its accuracy. Make sure to always do your own research and due diligence on any day and swing profile MPT brings to your attention. Any emojis used do not have a specific defined meaning, and may be used inconsistently. We do not provide personalized in-vest-ment advice, are not in-vest-ment advisors, and any profiles we mention are not suitable for all in-vest-ors. 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