ZenaTech (ZENA) Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Investor Conference summary

Business strategy and operations

• Focuses on AI-driven drones, Drone-as-a-Service, and quantum computing as future enablers.

• Operates globally with manufacturing in North America, Europe, Asia, U.A.E., and Australia, and is expanding to Ukraine.

• Pursues a roll-up strategy, acquiring under-digitized legacy businesses to integrate drone technology.

• Offers turnkey drone services for land surveys, inspections, power washing, and more, targeting government, defense, and business sectors.

• Maintains an enterprise SaaS division providing recurring revenue and strategic capabilities.

Financial performance and growth

• Transitioned from a software company to a drone-focused business, with $12.9 million revenue in 2025, $10 million from drones.

• Q1 revenue for the current year reached $8.4 million, a 640% increase year-over-year, with 93% from the drone segment.

• Completed 23 acquisitions, aiming for 25 by mid-year, primarily in land survey and engineering.

• Uses a $250 million capital facility, with $200 million available, to fund acquisitions and expansion.

• Revenue growth has outpaced dilution, with annualized revenue projected at $30–35 million for 2026.

Product development and innovation

• Flagship ZenaDrone 1000 serves cargo and ISR applications, with customizable sensors and refrigerated cargo options.

• Introduced specialized drones: IQ Nano for inventory management, IQ Square for outdoor inspections, IQ Quad for land surveys, and IQ Aqua for underwater threat detection.

• Launched counter-UAS solutions, including interceptor drones and integrated defense systems.

• Quantum computing R&D supports next-gen AI drones and advanced data processing.

• Focuses on Blue UAS certification for U.S. military procurement, with four drones in the process.