Technology company ZenaTech is expanding its plans for drone production in Ukraine by establishing a testing center. ZenaTech is a Canadian technology provider specializing in AI drones, enterprise software, and quantum computing.
On April 7, 2026, the company announced the creation of a specialized testing center in Ukraine, where it plans to conduct UAV testing and operational deployments. This will allow ZenaTech to validate the effectiveness of its drone platforms directly in active combat zones.
“Ukraine represents both a strategic manufacturing base and a real-world proving ground for drone technology,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “Our autonomous interceptor drone systems are purpose-built for the modern battlefield, and establishing manufacturing operations in Ukraine demonstrates our dedication to delivering combat-ready solutions with the scale, speed, and compliance that defense customers require. This operation is intended to directly advance our mission to become a leading provider of counter-UAS capabilities for the U.S. Department of War and our Gulf nation partners.”
ZenaTech’s planned Ukraine manufacturing facility is intended to serve as a primary production hub for the company’s Interceptor P-1 one-way expendable interceptor drone, targeted to sell for under $5,000 USD. The company plans to utilize this Ukraine facility to manufacture its counter-UAS platforms, which are being engineered to defeat hostile drones at a fraction of the cost of conventional missile-based interception. The facility is designed to leverage Ukraine’s deep aerospace engineering talent base and its position at the forefront of real-world drone warfare and counter-drone innovation.
About ZenaDrone
ZenaDrone, a wholly owned subsidiary of ZenaTech, develops and manufactures autonomous drone solutions that can incorporate machine learning software, AI, predictive modeling, Quantum Computing, and other software and hardware innovations. Created to revolutionize the hemp farming sector, its specialization has grown to multifunctional drone solutions for surveying, inspection, tracking, process automation, and defense applications.
