Canadian Firm Advances Patent for C-UAS System Supporting US Drone Defense
Vancouver-based ZenaTech Inc. plans to file a patent for its counter-unmanned aircraft system (c-UAS) technology in response to US drone policy.
The decision aligns with a June 2025 White House Executive Order, the “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty,” which promotes optimized and proactive control over US airspace to protect public safety, critical infrastructure, and military operations from UAS-related threats.
The Canadian company’s solution will be incorporated into its existing ZenaDrone 1000 unmanned system, enhancing its autonomous capabilities and providing an expanded option to meet the increasing demand for UAS technologies.
As part of this move, ZenaTech and its ZenaDrone subsidiary will integrate more roles into its workforce and expedite associated research, testing, and deployment.
It is expected that the ZenaDrone 1000 UAS will obtain improved real-time threat detection and neutralization capabilities, making it a key investment for armed forces, homeland security, and critical infrastructure protection.
“We developed our Counter-UAS system with future threats in mind, and the Executive Order has made it clear that the time to act is now,” ZenaTech CEO Dr. Shaun Passley explained.
“Integrating this technology into the ZenaDrone 1000 positions us to meet urgent security needs with a smart, autonomous aerial defense platform and be seen as a provider of safe, trusted, and mission-ready solutions.”
The ZenaDrone 1000
The ZenaDrone 1000 is a 12×7-foot (3.6×2.1-meter) vertical takeoff and landing octocopter powered by a brushless electric motor for quick flight operations and stable hovering.
It is equipped with a high-definition camera, LiDAR sensor, solar energy converter, dual-band layered satcom, and an emergency landing system.
It supports fast charging and has a payload capacity of 88 pounds (40 kilograms) for heavy-lift missions.
