ZenaTech Launches IQ Quad Drone
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 20 2026
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ZenaTech announces the launch of the IQ Quad drone, the newest autonomous Vertical Take off and Landing AI drone that is purpose-built for fast and accurate surveys, designed and manufactured by its subsidiary ZenaDrone. The IQ Quad was developed to serve key survey and mapping markets through the company's Drone as a Service platform including construction, real estate development, urban planning, and public works customers. Over the coming weeks, the company plans to deploy the IQ Quad across select Drone as a Service locations for on-site integration and testing followed by a wider roll out to it's US and global DaaS locations.
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Analyst Views on ZENA
Wall Street analysts forecast ZENA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ZENA is 7.00 USD with a low forecast of 7.00 USD and a high forecast of 7.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About ZENA
ZenaTech, Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS and Quantum Computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. It operates in software development technology, sales, and distribution, and drone manufacturing, sales, and distribution. Its software products are operated through ZenaTech, PacePlus, SystemView, ZigVoice, WorkAware, TillerStack and PsPortals while it pursues its drone business through ZenaDrone. Its drone technology solutions include ZenaDrone 1000, IQ Nano and IQ Square. The ZenaDrone 1000 is a drone that combines software technology and custom hardware components. ZenaDrone 1000 is used for video surveillance and inspections within industries, such as utilities, pipelines, construction, agriculture, wildlife management and large structure maintenance. The ZenaDrone IQ series is designed for indoor hovering with autonomous inspection and monitoring capabilities.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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