ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) announced that its ZenaDrone subsidiary has begun initial flight testing of the Interceptor P-1, a low-cost autonomous counter-drone platform designed to physically intercept hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

The testing is being conducted by the ZenaDrone engineering team at a range near the company's Mesa, Arizona facility. The initial phase will evaluate vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) performance, high-speed maneuverability, target acquisition and tracking algorithms, guidance controls, and communications reliability.

Subsequent testing phases are expected to include autonomous target pursuit, moving-target intercept exercises, multi-drone operational scenarios, and integration with the company's Zena AI Counter-UAS command software.

The Interceptor P-1 prototype was first disclosed in March 2026 with a target selling price of under $5,000. ZenaTech has positioned the platform as a lower-cost alternative to missile-based and laser-based intercept systems.

"This program is focused on validating the aircraft's flight characteristics, autonomous capabilities, and system reliability before advancing to increasingly complex interception exercises," said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech.

In April 2026, ZenaTech announced the registration of Phoenix Aero LLC, a Ukrainian entity based in Lviv, intended to support future manufacturing and testing of the Interceptor P-1 as part of the company's EMEA operations. ZenaTech said it is in the process of setting up that office.

The Interceptor P-1 is designed to integrate with ZenaTech's broader counter-UAS ecosystem, including AI-powered threat detection and autonomous swarm command software. The company said it expects to continue expanding the testing program throughout 2026.