ZenaTech Completes Largest DaaS Acquisition in Southeast

ZenaTech, Inc., a business technology company specializing in AI-powered drones and Drone as a Service (DaaS), has completed its largest DaaS acquisition by purchasing Cardinal Civil Resources, a land surveying and engineering firm operating in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This acquisition significantly expands ZenaTech's footprint in the Southeast and bolsters its portfolio of major clients, including the US Department of Transportation (USDOT). Cardinal Civil Resources, established in 2010, is known for its complex survey and mapping projects for federal, state, and municipal agencies, as well as commercial clients like national homebuilders and the US National Park Service. The timing of the acquisition aligns with new US Transportation Department proposals for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) regulations, which aim to streamline and expand commercial drone operations nationwide. ZenaTech’s CEO, Shaun Passley, highlighted that this deal strengthens the company’s ability to scale its DaaS services in high-growth markets and supports its goal of establishing 25 DaaS locations across the US by mid-2026. The acquisition positions ZenaTech to capitalize on emerging regulatory changes and growing demand for drone-enabled services in government and commercial sectors.