Business UpdateAug 11, 2026, 07:31 AM
ZenaTech's ZenaDrone Begins Flight Testing Custom PCBs for NDAA Compliance
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ZenaTech, Inc. announced that its U.S. subsidiary, ZenaDrone, has begun flight testing custom-designed printed circuit boards (PCBs) for its ZenaDrone 1000 and IQ Nano drone platforms. These PCBs are manufactured by ZenaTech's Taiwan-based Spider Vision Sensors subsidiary, marking a significant step in its vertical integration strategy. This move aims to build a defense-grade supply chain, achieve Blue UAS certification, and capture U.S. government demand for NDAA-compliant drone technology, positioning ZenaTech to benefit from restrictions on Chinese-made drones.
Key Highlights
- ZenaTech's ZenaDrone subsidiary commenced flight testing of custom-designed PCBs.
- PCBs are designed and manufactured by its Taiwan-based Spider Vision Sensors (SVS) subsidiary.
- This advances ZenaTech's vertical integration strategy for a defense-grade supply chain.
- Aims for Blue UAS certification, a gateway to U.S. Defense Department and NATO contracts.
- Taiwan-made components are eligible for NDAA-compliant, Blue UAS-eligible drone systems.
- ZenaDrone has four drones currently in the Blue UAS certification process.
- Strategy capitalizes on U.S. restrictions against Chinese-made drones and components.
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