VANCOUVER, British Columbia - ColoradoDesk -- ZenaTech, Inc. (N A S D A Q: ZENA) $ZENA is delivering a series of developments that put the company at an exciting juncture in its evolution. With rapid revenue growth, an expanding Drone as a Service (DaaS) platform, proprietary artificial intelligence software in development, and an increasingly diversified portfolio of commercial and defense technologies, the company is working to transform its growing business base into a more scalable technology enterprise.

The latest headline arrived on October 26, when ZenaTech announced that management is targeting 2027 as a potential adjusted EBITDA breakeven year, supported by revenue growth, operational efficiencies and the continued integration of acquired businesses. At the same time, management provided preliminary third-quarter revenue estimates of C$13.4 million to C$14.8 million, equivalent to approximately US$9.5 million to US$10.5 million. That would represent estimated sequential growth of approximately 44% to 59% from the second quarter.

For investors following the rapidly developing commercial drone and AI automation industries, this combination of growing revenues, proprietary technology development and a potentially improving operating profile makes ZenaTech a company worth watching closely.

Source: ZenaTech's October 26, 2026 company announcement. Third-quarter figures are preliminary and unaudited.

A Powerful Revenue Growth Story

ZenaTech's reported financial results demonstrate how significantly its business has expanded. During the first half of 2026, the company generated C$17.73 million in revenue, representing approximately 425% year-over-year growth. Second-quarter revenue reached C$9.33 million, up approximately 316% from the same quarter in 2025.

Even more noteworthy, first-half revenue exceeded the company's reported C$12.9 million in full-year 2025 revenue by approximately 37%.

The company's preliminary third-quarter estimate suggests that its growth trajectory may have continued into the second half of 2026. If the estimated range is achieved, nine-month revenue would total approximately C$31.1 million to C$32.5 million.

Key financial highlights include:

• 425% first-half revenue growth compared with the first half of 2025.
• 316% second- quarter year-over-year revenue growth, with reported quarterly revenue of C$9.33 million.
• C$13.4 million to C$14.8 million in preliminary, unaudited Q3 2026 revenue estimates.
• 44% to 59% estimated sequential growth compared with Q2 2026.
• Seven consecutive quarters of sequential revenue growth, as reported by the company.

These figures illustrate the pace at which ZenaTech has been building its operating platform. The next important milestone will be demonstrating that this expansion can increasingly translate into stronger operating performance and sustainable profitability.

The 2027 Breakeven Target: A Major Milestone to Watch

ZenaTech's October 26 announcement adds a significant new dimension to its growth story.

Management is targeting potentially adjusted EBITDA breakeven in 2027. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure intended to assess operating performance before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, with further company-defined adjustments.

The strategy rests on several important factors: increasing revenue, integrating acquired businesses, improving operational efficiency and expanding the contribution of technology-enabled services.

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The opportunity is particularly interesting because ZenaTech is not simply expanding a single product line. It is building an interconnected platform in which acquired surveying and inspection businesses could benefit from drone-based data collection, centralized processing and proprietary AI software.

That approach could allow the company to increase the value delivered per customer while improving productivity across its operating network.

Investors should recognize that breakeven remains a management target, not a guarantee. ZenaTech has reported substantial net losses, and continued investment in acquisitions, research and development, defense technologies and international expansion could delay the target. Nevertheless, the combination of expanding revenue and a stated profitability objective provides investors with a clear operational milestone to monitor.

ZenaAI: Bringing Artificial Intelligence Directly Into Drone Services

One of ZenaTech's most compelling recent developments arrived on October 22, when the company unveiled a proprietary AI software suite designed to accelerate land-surveying workflows.

The planned platform combines high-density LiDAR data collected by ZenaDrone systems with AI-powered classification, feature extraction and automated geospatial processing.

Traditionally, surveying teams can spend considerable time processing three-dimensional data after a drone completes a flight. ZenaTech intends to automate portions of this work, potentially reducing turnaround times and enabling teams to handle more projects.

The planned capabilities include:

• Automated classification of LiDAR point clouds to distinguish terrain, buildings, vegetation and infrastructure.
• Automated extraction of survey features and generation of linework for CAD and building-information-modeling workflows.
• Improved noise filtering and identification of infrastructure assets.
• Faster delivery of processed surveying data to commercial, municipal and infrastructure customers.

The company has described a goal of reducing certain post-processing workflows by as much as 80%. That is a stated design objective, not a verified, broadly demonstrated operating result. The combined platform remains in development and testing, with additional testing across surveying, infrastructure monitoring and utility inspection expected in 2027.

If successfully developed and adopted, the software could become a valuable addition to ZenaTech's DaaS network. The opportunity extends beyond collecting data: it is about turning that data into usable intelligence more quickly, potentially improving productivity and supporting higher-value services.

ZenaWorx Targets the Expanding AI Data Center Market

Another notable development is ZenaWorx, the company's drone-based construction intelligence platform.

In its October 20 update, ZenaTech detailed how ZenaWorx combines aerial data collection, LiDAR, three-dimensional modeling and digital terrain analysis to help construction teams monitor site conditions and project progress.

AI data center campuses are particularly relevant to this strategy because their development can involve extensive earthworks, grading, drainage, infrastructure installation and phased construction.

ZenaWorx is designed to help project teams compare site conditions over time, measure construction progress and maintain updated digital records. The company has previously announced its first paying customer for AI data center construction monitoring, alongside the addition of digital terrain modeling capabilities.

The planned commercial model uses ZenaTech's DaaS network to deliver services without requiring customers to purchase and operate their own drone fleets. Repeat monitoring throughout a construction project's life could support recurring service relationships.

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The broader opportunity is compelling: as data center investment and infrastructure development continue, construction teams need timely, accurate information to manage complex projects. ZenaTech is positioning its drone and software capabilities to serve that need.

Drone as a Service: The Revenue Engine Behind the Strategy

While new technologies attract attention, DaaS remains the foundation of ZenaTech's current revenue growth.

The division provides drone-enabled services such as land surveying, infrastructure inspection, construction monitoring and power washing. Its acquisition-led strategy brings established service businesses into a broader operating network that can potentially benefit from drone automation and shared technology.

During the first half of 2026, DaaS generated approximately C$16.44 million in revenue, representing nearly 93% of total company revenue.

ZenaTech reported completing its 29th DaaS acquisition in September, adding a Georgia-based surveying business with licenses across 17 states and customers in sectors including solar, transportation and construction.

The company has also disclosed signed offers to acquire additional surveying and geospatial services businesses across the United States, Canada and Australia. Those transactions were expected by the company to contribute approximately C$40 million in revenue during the first 12 months following completed closings. This represents a prospective contribution tied to transactions that must close; it is not guaranteed revenue.

The strategic logic is straightforward: established customer relationships provide a foundation, while drones and AI may help modernize service delivery and expand the range of services offered.

Defense Technology and Enterprise Software Add Long-Term Potential

ZenaTech's ambitions extend beyond commercial surveying.

Its ZenaDrone portfolio includes technologies being developed for government and defense applications, including counter-drone systems, GPS-denied navigation and maritime operations. The company has also reported progress toward Blue UAS certification for selected platforms, an important area to watch for potential U.S. government and defense procurement opportunities.

Certification, testing, demonstrations and customer adoption remain essential steps; they should not be confused with awarded contracts or guaranteed sales.

Meanwhile, the enterprise software business provides another potential growth avenue. ZenaTech is developing Zoo Office, an AI-enabled productivity platform intended to bring together software applications across its portfolio. Its software acquisitions and product-development efforts could eventually complement the company's physical drone operations with a broader set of digital services.

Together, these initiatives offer exposure to several markets, although their eventual contributions to revenue and profitability will depend on execution and customer demand.

$ZENA Investor Outlook: A Growing Platform With Important Milestones Ahead

ZenaTech enters the final stretch of 2026 with several meaningful developments to follow, confirmation of third-quarter financial results, progress toward its 2027 adjusted EBITDA breakeven target, continued integration of acquisitions, advancement of its proprietary AI software and further commercialization of its drone platforms.

The company's reported growth is substantial, and its strategy aims to connect acquired service businesses with automation, proprietary software and emerging commercial and defense applications.

Nevertheless, ZenaTech's latest announcements present a business pursuing a clear ambition: to build a larger, technology-enabled drone and software platform with opportunities across multiple industries.

The bottom line: ZenaTech's October 26 update brings its growth story into sharper focus. Strong reported first-half growth, encouraging preliminary third-quarter revenue estimates and a stated 2027 breakeven target create a series of important milestones for investors to watch.

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