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ZenaTech Signs Offer to Acquire a Flight School Enabling Complex BVLOS Missions and Potential Drone as a Service (DaaS) US Government and Military Contracts

Published August 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI (Artificial Intelligence) drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise SaaS, and Quantum Computing solutions, today announces that it has signed an offer to acquire a Florida-based FAA (Federal Aviation Authority) certified flight school that trains professional pilots for FAA Part 61 certification to be qualified as an airplane pilot and also for complex BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone pilot operations. Upon completion, the acquisition will enable the company to build an internal team of Part 61-certified pilots and be positioned as drone regulations evolve and opportunities grow in the DaaS, government, and defense markets, including military contracts that mandate a Part 61 pilot-in-command.

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What is the timeline for completing the acquisition and integrating the flight school into ZenaTech's operations? Are there any regulatory or compliance risks associated with operating a FAA‑certified flight school for BVLOS missions? How will the acquisition affect ZenaTech's valuation multiples (EV/EBITDA, P/E) and analyst consensus? What is the expected impact on the stock price in the short‑term (days–weeks) and long‑term (12‑24 months) after the announcement? How does this move compare to recent M&A activity among other AI drone and DaaS providers? What are the potential synergies and cost savings from integrating the flight school’s pilots with ZenaTech's AI and quantum platforms? Will the acquisition trigger any anti‑trust or regulatory review that could delay or alter the deal? How will the acquisition of the FAA-certified flight school affect ZenaTech's revenue and earnings forecasts? Will the acquisition be accretive to earnings per share (EPS) and if so, by how much? How does the added Part 61 pilot capability change ZenaTech's competitive position in the DaaS and government contract market? What is the estimated cost of the acquisition and its impact on the company's balance sheet and cash flow? What additional contracts or revenue streams are expected from the government and military sectors after the acquisition?