ZenaTech Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) announced it has begun developing an integrated counter-unmanned aircraft system that combines hardware and AI software platforms. The system will connect the company's Interceptor P-1 drone and ZenaDrone 2000 Maritime Interceptor with AI software developed by its Zena AI division.

The integrated system is designed to detect and classify airborne threats while autonomously commanding fleets of interceptor drones. The Interceptor P-1 is planned as a single-use autonomous drone with a selling price under $5,000. Development will be led by the company's Zena AI division in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

"Our Interceptor drones can be thought of as the hardware answer to the drone attack problem, while the Zena AI platform is the software intelligence intended to transform it into a defense system," said Shaun Passley, ZenaTech CEO.

The AI platform will include two components: a Threat Tracking System for detecting hostile drones in real time, and a Swarm Intelligence Coordination Platform for directing interceptor fleets. The system targets U.S. Defense customers, NATO partners, and Gulf Cooperation Council defense buyers.

According to the company, the global counter-UAS market is growing at over 25% annually and projected to exceed $10 billion by 2030. The U.S. Department of War requested $13.4 billion for autonomous weapons and systems for fiscal year 2026, with counter-UAS identified as a priority.

ZenaTech specializes in AI drone solutions, enterprise software, and quantum computing. The company operates through offices in North America, Europe, Taiwan, and the UAE.