ZenaTech’s drone unit receives Irish aviation approval

DUBLIN - ZenaTech, Inc., an American company listed on the NASDAQ as ZENA, has secured regulatory approval to offer drone-based precision agriculture services in Ireland. The Irish Aviation Authority, operating in accordance with EU Aviation Safety Agency guidelines, has granted the company Specific Operations Risk Assessment status.

This authorization permits ZenaDrone, a subsidiary of ZenaTech, to conduct large-scale aerial application of fertilizers, lime, bio stimulants, and other non-plant protection products on Irish farmland. The approval also allows ZenaDrone to perform autonomous aerial missions for granular spreading operations. ZenaTech's EMEA Drone as a Service headquarters is located near Dublin.

CEO Shaun Passley stated that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency framework, which is replicated across the European Union, can be applied market by market for future expansion. In 2026, Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency reported a 10% year-over-year increase in nitrogen concentrations in Irish rivers, with excess fertilizer runoff identified as a leading cause.

With the SORA authorization, ZenaTech can operate without customers needing to manage aviation safety regulations, pilot certification, or hardware maintenance directly. ZenaTech offers subscription-based services across multiple sectors, including forestry, renewables, construction, and infrastructure monitoring. The company specializes in AI drone solutions and operates through several subsidiaries, including ZenaDrone, which is responsible for manufacturing, and a global Drone as a Service business.

ZenaTech maintains operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. The ZenaDrone subsidiary operates three manufacturing facilities in Arizona, Dubai, and Taiwan. It develops autonomous drone solutions for government, defense, and industrial applications. This story was generated with AI support and reviewed by an editor.