ZenaTech Expands Drone Services Across 17 States with Strategic Land Surveying Acquisition
Phoenix, Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
ZenaTech completed its 29th acquisition on September 15, 2026, expanding AI-driven drone surveying across 17 states to capture the rapidly growing solar and transit infrastructure markets.
ZenaTech Completes 29th Acquisition
ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) announced on September 15, 2026, the completion of its 29th Drone as a Service (DaaS) acquisition, marking a significant milestone in its corporate growth strategy [1][3]. The transaction involves the purchase of Merritt Paul Land Surveying, LLC, a firm based in Franklin, Georgia, specializing in land surveying services [1][4]. This deal underscores the company’s aggressive rollout strategy within the industrial AI and commercial drone sector, targeting automated infrastructure inspection [1][2]. Management indicates this move is designed to capture increasing corporate demand for logistics and inspection solutions [1][4].
Expanding Operational Footprint
The acquisition extends ZenaTech’s operational presence to 17 U.S. states, leveraging Merritt Paul’s existing land surveying licenses [1][4]. Merritt Paul, founded in 2015, brings specialized expertise in utility-scale solar, transportation, and construction sectors [2][4]. Founders Tyler Bius and Levi George contribute over 10 years of specialized survey experience in the rail and airport sectors to the platform [1][3]. This expansion allows ZenaTech to service a broader client base, including a major national transportation company [3][4].
Market Growth and Projections
Market analysts cited by ZenaTech project the drone solar inspection market is growing at a rate of 25% annually [1][2]. The sector is expected to expand from $1.2 billion in 2024 to $6.8 billion by 2032, representing a substantial increase in market value [2][3]. The calculated growth rate over this period reflects a compound annual growth trajectory consistent with industry forecasts 466.667 [2][3]. CEO Shaun Passley, Ph.D., noted that operators are moving away from manual survey methods towards AI automation [1][4].
Financial Context and Outlook
ZenaTech shares were down 1.35% at $1.46 during premarket trading on Tuesday, according to market data [3]. The company is scheduled to report earnings on September 29, 2026, with revenue estimates projected at $6.97 million [3]. Analysts maintain a Buy rating with an average price forecast of $4.50, reflecting confidence in the company’s acquisition-led growth model [3]. The deal value for the Merritt Paul acquisition was not disclosed publicly [2][3].