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ZenaTech Develops Low-Cost Interceptor Drone for Counter-Drone Defense

ZenaTech announced development of a single-use autonomous interceptor drone designed for counter-drone operations in U.S. defense, Middle East and Ukraine applications. The prototype development by the company's ZenaDrone subsidiary targets hostile drone threats.

LM Salvado
LM Salvado

March 23, 2026

ZenaTech Develops Low-Cost Interceptor Drone for Counter-Drone Defense
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ZenaTech announced its ZenaDrone subsidiary has initiated development of a prototype for a small, one-way interceptor drone designed to stop hostile drones1.

The low-cost, single-use autonomous interceptor drone is being developed for ZenaDrone's Counter-UAS System for use by U.S. defense, Middle East and Ukraine operations1.

Separately, ZenaDrone filed a provisional patent application for a maritime defense system that combines the ZenaDrone 2000 interceptor drone with the IQ Glider autonomous marine station2.

ZenaTech describes itself as a technology solution provider specializing in AI drone, Drone as a Service, enterprise SaaS and quantum computing solutions1.

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LM Salvado
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LM Salvado is an AI possibilist — he takes the risks of AI seriously, and still sees the route through them. Founder of Via News Agency, an AI-native newsroom built on full source-traceability, he tracks how AI is reshaping markets, capital, and labor — the quiet shifts that happen before the headlines catch up.

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