ZenaTech Completes 27th Acquisition, Entering Idaho Market with Expanded Drone-Based Services
ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) has completed the purchase of Ketchum, Idaho-based Galena-Benchmark Engineering, a full-service civil engineering and land surveying company. The firm, now operating as Benchmark Partners LLC, has over 30 years of experience in delivering professional services including civil engineering, land planning, and information systems. This marks ZenaTech’s 27th Drone as a Service (DaaS) acquisition and its first expansion into Idaho.
The acquisition supports ZenaTech’s strategy to digitize and scale its DaaS operations. Galena-Benchmark Engineering brings a well-established presence in the region with a solid client base that includes municipal and government entities. Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech, highlighted Idaho's growing needs in construction, agriculture, and infrastructure as key drivers for entering the market.
Passley stated that Galena-Benchmark Engineering is an ideal partner for ZenaTech’s growth in Idaho. The company plans to use its ZenaWorx platform to offer drone-based land surveying and 3D construction monitoring. Future service offerings will expand into precision agriculture, utility inspections, and wildfire management, with the goal of improving efficiency and delivering greater customer value.
ZenaTech’s Vision for DaaS Expansion
ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service platform provides clients in both the public and private sectors with on-demand and subscription-based drone services. Utilizing its proprietary ZenaDrone products, the company eliminates the need for customers to operate and maintain their own commercial-grade drone fleets. Acquiring under-digitized but financially stable service businesses is a key element of ZenaTech’s DaaS strategy.
The expansion aims to modernize traditional service industries, especially those in land surveying and inspections. ZenaTech seeks to generate recurring revenue through its drone-based solutions while enhancing speed, precision, and safety for clients. This strategy supports long-term scalability and delivers value to ZenaTech and its partners.
With operations spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, ZenaTech is developing AI-powered drone solutions for agriculture, logistics, and defense. The company is also investing in emerging technologies such as drone swarms, quantum computing, and next-gen AI autonomy to secure its position in key markets and support sustained growth.
ZenaDrone and Innovative Product Portfolio
ZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops autonomous AI-powered drone systems designed for a range of applications. Its product portfolio includes the ZenaDrone 1000 for defense and cargo operations, the IQ Nano for indoor security, and the IQ Aqua for underwater tasks. Manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan support ZenaDrone’s global deployment and production needs.
ZenaDrone is also pioneering counter-UAS maritime interceptor drones and integrated defense systems. Through ongoing innovation and strategic growth, the subsidiary aims to meet the evolving needs of industrial and government clients with cutting-edge, reliable solutions.
ZenaTech continues to pursue its acquisition strategy, strengthening its DaaS network and expanding its customer base. Idaho’s growing economy and increasing demand for digital solutions position the company well to extend its drone-based services across the state and beyond.
Galena-Benchmark Engineering, now integrated into ZenaTech’s operations, brings a team of skilled professionals with decades of combined expertise in civil engineering, land surveying, and land planning. This integration will enhance ZenaTech’s ability to serve clients in Idaho with comprehensive, data-driven solutions. The company anticipates leveraging its advanced drone technology to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy for its clients.
ZenaTech’s strategy is not only to acquire companies but also to elevate their service offerings through digital transformation. This acquisition provides an opportunity to introduce new drone-based offerings such as environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and utility inspections to Galena-Benchmark’s existing portfolio, broadening the scope of services available to clients in the region.
The company’s global expansion efforts are aligned with its mission to digitize traditional industries and replace labor-intensive processes with AI-powered drone solutions. By entering Idaho, ZenaTech is positioning itself to benefit from the region’s economic development and infrastructure projects, while delivering innovative technology solutions to public and private sector clients.
ZenaTech’s leadership believes that the integration of drone technology into civil engineering and surveying will revolutionize the industry by providing faster, more accurate, and cost-effective solutions. The company aims to lead this transformation by combining its advanced drone platforms with the expertise of acquired companies, creating a robust and scalable DaaS network.