ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZENA) saw its stock surge 7% on Thursday after announcing that its ZenaDrone subsidiary will meet with Members of Congress to discuss drone innovation and U.S. manufacturing strategies. The engagement will be followed by a product showcase at the AUVSI Defense 2025 Forum in Washington, D.C.
Later this month, ZenaDrone plans to engage with lawmakers and key defense stakeholders to position itself as a trusted supplier of drone solutions to U.S. defense agencies and NATO allies. The company will be supported by its government relations partners, Bromelkamp Government Relations and Winning Strategies Washington.
“Our ZenaDrone subsidiary is committed to becoming a trusted supplier of drone solutions to US defense agencies and NATO. Through Capitol Hill engagement and participation at forums like AUVSI Defense, we believe we are building important relationships that will position us as an innovative and active voice in the drone industry,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech.
The company will also participate in the AUVSI Defense forum on October 28–29, 2025, at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington, D.C., where it plans to engage with military, industry, and government leaders on multi-domain integration and defense technology innovation.
ZenaDrone’s defense portfolio features the ZenaDrone 1000, a medium-sized VTOL drone with a lift capacity of approximately 40 kg, which has already undergone paid trials with the United States Air Force and the United States Navy Reserve. Other offerings include the IQ Square for reconnaissance operations and the IQ Nano for indoor missions in GPS-denied environments.
As an Advocacy-level member of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), ZenaDrone contributes to committees that shape national airspace drone operation policies and influence defense acquisition strategies.
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