Vancouver, British Columbia (September, 30th 2026) — Drone as a Service, a provider of automated drone-based survey, inspection and inventory management services for government and commercial clients, announces today that it will exhibit at the Retail Supply Chain & Logistics Expo New York at the Javits Center from Wednesday, September 30 to Thursday, October 1, 2026. The company will showcase its advanced AI-powered indoor drone solution designed to improve accuracy, speed, and safety across retail supply chain and warehouse operations. At the core of Drone as a Service's offering is the ZenaDrone IQ Nano indoor drone, a compact drone purpose-built for indoor warehouse and distribution center environments. Powered by the IQ Nano, Drone as a Service transforms inventory management with automated code and tag scanning, warehouse mapping, inspections, and real-time security monitoring. Attendees are invited to visit booth #R764 to explore aerial intelligence solutions built for the retail supply chain. 

"Retailers and their logistics partners are under constant pressure to move inventory faster while keeping costs and labor risk in check," said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. "With Drone as a Service, we automate routine inventory and inspection tasks through flexible pay-per-use or subscription models so retail and supply chain businesses can benefit from the added efficiency, speed, and safety drones provide, while avoiding the capital costs and maintenance of drone ownership." 

The ZenaDrone IQ Nano is equipped with QR code, barcode, and RFID tag scanning technology as well as obstacle avoidance, and its data flow can be seamlessly integrated into existing warehouse management systems. Once deployed, it utilizes onboard AI to deliver real-time data and reduce manual workload. After each flight, the IQ Nano returns autonomously to its docking station to recharge. With the IQ Nano, Drone as a Service can offer various services to support retail supply chain and warehouse operations, including: 

• Inventory Management: Drones—including swarms of drones working independently—can quickly and easily scan inventory at heights unsafe for human workers. 

• Warehouse Mapping: Drone scanning technology can provide businesses with centimeter-level maps of warehouses and distribution centers to plan workspace layouts efficiently. 

• Inspections: High-resolution drone cameras excel at inspecting the condition of warehouses and fulfillment centers, from floor to ceiling. 

• Operation Monitoring: Drone intelligence enables operations to analyze and improve workflow and safety compliance. 

• Security: Drone video is ideal for monitoring warehouse and distribution center security. 

From inventory management to security compliance, Drone as a Service streamlines key stages of retail supply chain operations with the support of ZenaDrone's IQ Nano indoor drone. To learn more about Drone as a Service's solutions, book a meeting with us at the show at booth #R764 or go to https://www.droneasaservice.com/events/retail-supply-chain-logistics-expo-2026-new-york/. 

About Drone as a Service 

Drone as a Service, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA), delivers advanced AI-powered drone solutions to commercial and government customers. The company specializes in on-site automation services across applications, including surveying, inspection, maintenance, power washing, inventory management, and precision agriculture. By leveraging cutting-edge ZenaDrone drone technology, Drone as a Service enables faster, more accurate, and safer operations while providing rich, actionable data insights compared to traditional, labor-intensive methods. The company's expanding global network includes almost 40 locations across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. 

About ZenaTech 

ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company that specializes in AI autonomy drone platforms to transform commercial, government, and defense sectors. Its subsidiaries include drone manufacturing through ZenaDrone, a global Drone as a Service business, and an enterprise SaaS division of software brands. The Company is executing an acquisition-led DaaS roll-up strategy to digitize and automate legacy service industries like land surveys and inspections, driving drone-based scalable, recurring revenue growth. With an operating footprint spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, ZenaTech is advancing AI drones for applications such as agriculture and logistics, as well as ISR, cargo, and counter-UAS for U.S. defense and NATO allies. The company is investing in next-generation technologies, including drone swarms, quantum computing, and advanced AI autonomy to capture long-term opportunities in key markets through its R&D initiatives. 

Contact for more information: 

Celeste Maridat 
ZenaTech, Inc. 
media@zenatech.com 

 
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