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Drone stocks, like ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA), AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV), Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSE: UMAC), AIRO Group Holdings (NASDAQ: AIRO), and Leonardo DRS Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) are flying high with no signs of being grounded.
That’s because drones are now an essential tool for the U.S. government, and businesses involved in inspections, surveying, maintenance, precision agriculture and inventory management, for example. In fact, the demand from the government and business for such services is helping to create a potential $355.55 billion drone-as-a-service (DaaS) market, as noted by Research and Markets.
It’s also a solid catalyst for drone stocks, such as ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone’s Drone as a Service (DaaS) business model, which provides business and government customers with a flexible and convenient on-demand pay-per-use or regular subscription access to drone-based services for a variety of surveying, inspection, maintenance, power washing, indoor inventory management, and precision agriculture services.
The model also eliminates the need to invest in capital costs, pilots, maintenance, and certifications to benefit from the considerable speed, precision, and safety advantages of drones. The company is acquiring established and profitable old-tech service businesses ripe for drone innovation to advance its global vision for a multiservice and multilocation drone business anchored by existing customers and recurring revenue.
Expanding its Presence, ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) Just Announced the Acquisition of Tucson-based Putt Land Surveying Inc., and Acceleration of Drone as a Service (DaaS) Growth in the Phoenix Area and Across Arizona
ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA) just announced the closing of its acquisition of Putt Land Surveying, Inc., a Tucson, Arizona-based land survey firm, with established clients including the City of Tucson, school districts, and a range of public and private sector clients.
This transaction marks the eleventh acquisition for ZenaTech’s DaaS business area, and ushers in the acceleration of the Company’s central and south Arizona operations currently based in Phoenix, and capacity building to serve DaaS clients throughout the state of Arizona.
“This acquisition serves as a strategic catalyst to strengthening our Phoenix growth trajectory as we hire additional land survey staff while concurrently focus on establishing our Phoenix-based drone manufacturing facility,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “Putt Land Surveying brings repeat customers and will help us expand our statewide reach to meet the growing demand for drone-based, multi-industry survey and inspection services via a convenient DaaS business model.”
Founded over 40 years ago, Putt Land Surveying, Inc. has a proven history of providing professional surveying services across southern Arizona. The company operates throughout Cochise, Pima, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties, offering boundary, certified land surveys for commercial transactions, topographic, design, and construction staking surveys, along with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) elevation certificates.
Building on the momentum of the Tucson acquisition the Company is expanding DaaS capacity. A Registered Land Surveyor was recently hired in Phoenix and additional surveying, operations, and field support personnel are being recruited.
Currently ZenaTech has completed eleven US acquisitions toward its goal of acquiring and establishing 25 DaaS locations by the end of Q2, 2026.
Other related developments from around the markets include:
AeroVironment, a leading provider of advanced space and ground-based satellite communication technologies, is proud to announce a new firm‑fixed‑price (FFP) contract option with the U.S. Space Force Space Rapid Capabilities Office for the delivery of two BADGER phased array antenna systems to support the Satellite Communication Augmentation Resource (SCAR) program. This award represents the first FFP option being executed against the SCAR Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to enhance the system performance and operational readiness to aid in swift deployment and operational resilience. Future production options remain open for additional SCAR systems.
Unusual Machines, a leading provider of high-performance drone components, today announced it has received an $800,000 order from Red Cat Holdings, Inc., a drone technology company integrating robotic hardware and software for military, government, and commercial operations. the order includes Unusual Machines BLUE UAS listed Aura Analog Camera, Aura VTX, Brave Flight Controller, Brave ESC, HDO+ Goggles, and motors, that will be integrated into Red Cat's FANGTM drones, supporting ongoing demand for U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant systems in defense, public safety, and other government agency applications. "High-quality, NDAA-compliant components are now table stakes--what truly matters is how fast you can deliver them," said Stacy Wright, EVP of Revenue at Unusual Machines. "This order is another example of how our manufacturing readiness and speed-to-market capabilities help customers stay competitive in fast-moving government programs."
AIRO Group Holdings, a diversified aerospace, advanced avionics, and defense technology company, today announced its successful inclusion in the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes, effective upon market opening on Monday, September 22, 2025. “AIRO’s addition to the Russell 2000® and 3000® Indexes highlights the strength of our strategy and the confidence investors are placing in our company,” said Dr. Chirinjeev Kathuria, Executive Chairman of AIRO. “It expands our visibility within the global investment community and creates a strong foundation to drive disciplined growth, broaden our shareholder base, and enhance long-term market value.”
Leonardo DRS announced the launch of its new product line of high-performance AI-enabled Ground Vehicle Architecture Smart Display systems called Rugged Smart Displays – Ground (RSD-G). The next-generation, tactical computing systems are designed to set a new standard for ruggedness, performance, and connectivity over existing tactical smart display systems used in ground combat vehicles. The new modular RSD-G systems bring the latest in advanced combat smart display technology. By integrating Intel Core™ i7 extended temperature processors with embedded AI capability, users have significant advantages in performance, autonomy, and responsiveness on the battlefield. The displays combine advanced computing technology with high-resolution, multi-function displays in four sizes, enabling military customers to modernize with common computing architecture across platforms.
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