This is the One Big Beautiful $355.55 Billion Drone Opportunity Not to Miss July 15, 2025 - Baystreet.ca Substantial support for drones from the Trump Administration is creating a massive opportunity for ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA), AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS), Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS), and Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: UMAC). So far, recent transformative US policy directives from the White House, the Department of Defense, and the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ that collectively have unlocked federal funding for domestic production, cut outdated certification and procurement barriers, and fast-tracked deployment directly to frontline units without requiring Blue or Green UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) certification. Remember, President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ sets aside $33 billion in direct spending to advanced drones, autonomous systems, and broader US defense modernization, representing the largest single investment in these next-generation technologies to date. In addition, a new July 10, 2025 new policy directive from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, ‘Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance’ was just issued. In it, the Secretary of Defense says drones are “the biggest battlefield innovation in a generation.” That directive has made it dramatically easier for American drone companies—especially those building Group 1 and 2 affordable drone systems—to sell directly to the military, scale production, and innovate without delays from traditional defense procurement bottlenecks. All of which reminds us that drones are an essential tool for the U.S. government and defense. ZenaTech to Accelerate ZenaDrone Manufacturing for US Defense and Commercial Drones Thanks to the accelerated support of the Trump Administration, ZenaTech just announced its earlier-than-expected expansion of its Phoenix Arizona-based facilities -- including tripling the square footage size -- to enable full US drone manufacturing, assembly and testing. “These recent actions represent a historic turning point that gives us the confidence to start substantial facility expansion now,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “By cutting red tape, opening funding channels, and fast-tracking field deployment for drones, they’ve created an unprecedented opportunity for us to sell directly to the US military at speed and scale. These reforms allow us to innovate faster and expand production to meet urgent defense needs without being held back by outdated certification and procurement hurdles.” ZenaTech is currently seeking a new larger facility to enable US start-to-finish drone manufacturing and to house its existing Phoenix team of seven which it plans to grow to up to 30 over the next six to12 months. This site is in addition to its existing operational manufacturing facility in Sharjah, UAE. At the new facility, the company will produce its portfolio of defense and commercial drone offerings including: - The ZenaDrone 1000, a medium-sized (12’x7’) VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) capable of lifting ~40 kg with AI-enabled autonomy, secure communications via its proprietary DroneNet system, and rugged construction. It is designed for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) use, commercial inspections, and precision agriculture applications. Defense applications include ISR- inspection, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, and the company has completed paid trials with both the US Air Force and Navy Reserve for critical field cargo delivery (e.g., blood). The company is also working on a gas-powered version for longer flight times for applications such as border patrol. - The IQ Square, a VTOL drone (starting size 40”×40”) engineered for line-of-sight land surveys, infrastructure and other outdoor inspections, as well as inspections and reconnaissance tasks for defense. - The IQ Nano, a compact indoor drone (starting size 20″×20″), built to operate in GPS-denied environments like warehouses or military infrastructure for inventory management and security applications, it features obstacle avoidance and can operate in AI-driven drone fleets. - Drone as a Service (DaaS) model is an offering that provides government, defense, and commercial users with fully managed drone operations, including ZenaDrone’s drone hardware, software, drone pilots, maintenance, data collection, and analytics, all bundled into a service-based subscription for flexibility and scalability. Growing support is also creating a $355.55 billion Drone as a Service (DaaS) opportunity. By 2032, the DaaS market could be worth about $355.55 billion, as noted by Research and Markets. All thanks to stronger government, defense, and business demand for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the fact that drones are better and faster collectors of more precise real-time data for so many applications from maintenance to security. Within the industry, we can look at companies, like ZenaTech, for example. Unlike its peers, ZENA offers a unique DaaS AI-powered drone solution, where clients don’t need to purchase or even manage their own drone hardware and software. In addition, ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service (DaaS) business model offers both business and government customers reduced costs and convenience to utilize drones to streamline legacy processes and manual tasks such as inspections, surveying, maintenance, precision agriculture and inventory management. There also no need to purchase drone hardware and software, find a drone pilot, manage maintenance and operation, or acquire regulatory approvals. Other related developments from around the markets include: AeroVironment announced today that its Wildcat uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) has achieved a series of development milestones in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE). Wildcat has successfully completed VTOL-to-forward-flight transitions, validated its core flight and propulsion systems, and begun integrating critical mission payloads—demonstrating rapid progress toward an operationally relevant capability. Wildcat is a Group 3, tail-sitting vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for launch and recovery from ship decks in denied and distributed maritime environments. Its compact footprint, autonomous launch and recovery, and robust flight performance across high sea states make it a flexible and scalable solution for contested littoral operations. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced plans to open a new advanced manufacturing facility in Bristow, Oklahoma to produce its GEK (GE Aerospace-Kratos) family of turbojet engines, with an initial focus on the GEK800. The 50,000-square-foot facility, located on 20 acres, is expected to expand to 100,000 square feet and house up to five GEK engine production lines and initial output of 500 engines annually, supporting thrust classes from 600 to 6000 pounds. Occupancy is expected in mid-2026, with operations fully ramped by Q4 2026. The facility will include three small engine (200-2000 lbf thrust) test cells, which are expected to be operational in 2027, thanks to approved grant funding from the State of Oklahoma. The initial engine line is expected to create 60 high-quality jobs at the site, with key positions beginning recruitment in late 2025 and general hiring in Q1 2026. Each additional production line is expected to add approximately 45 new jobs. Ondas Holdings, a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, announced a new partnership agreement with Klear, Inc., a financial technology company offering non-dilutive working capital and treasury management solutions purpose-built for businesses serving critical supply chains. Under the terms of the agreement, Klear will serve as Ondas' preferred working capital finance partner across its expanding platform of subsidiaries, affiliates, and acquired companies. The partnership aims to accelerate liquidity access for innovation-focused companies operating within the Ondas ecosystem and to support Ondas' strategic growth through acquisitions of capital-constrained but high-potential defense and security related drone and AI technology platforms. Unusual Machines Inc. a leader in drone technology and component manufacturing, announced its inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index, effective today. The addition reflects the company's accelerating growth and aligns with its ongoing strategy to scale U.S. operations and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities. "Being added to the Russell Microcap Index marks an important milestone in our growth journey," said CEO Allan Evans. "It reflects increasing visibility in the market and underscores the strategic steps we're taking to advance a strong, U.S.-based foundation for long-term success." In parallel, Unusual Machines is expanding its U.S.-based workforce to support this next phase of growth, with hiring underway across engineering, operations, and manufacturing roles. Legal Disclaimer / Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed in this article contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Winning Media is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority and does not provide nor claims to provide investment advice or recommendations to readers of this release. For making specific investment decisions, readers should seek their own advice. Winning Media is only compensated for its services in the form of cash-based compensation. Pursuant to an agreement Winning Media has been paid three thousand five hundred dollars for advertising and marketing services for ZenaTech by ZenaTech. We own ZERO shares of ZenaTech. Please click here for full disclaimer. Contact Information: Ty Hoffer Winning Media281.804.7972[email protected]
This is the One Big Beautiful $355.55 Billion Drone Opportunity Not to Miss July 15, 2025 - Baystreet.ca Substantial support for drones from the Trump Administration is creating a massive opportunity for ZenaTech (NASDAQ: ZENA), AeroVironment (NASDAQ: AVAV), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS), Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS), and Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: UMAC). So far, recent transformative US policy directives from the White House, the Department of Defense, and the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ that collectively have unlocked federal funding for domestic production, cut outdated certification and procurement barriers, and fast-tracked deployment directly to frontline units without requiring Blue or Green UAS (Unmanned Aerial System) certification. Remember, President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ sets aside $33 billion in direct spending to advanced drones, autonomous systems, and broader US defense modernization, representing the largest single investment in these next-generation technologies to date. In addition, a new July 10, 2025 new policy directive from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, ‘Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance’ was just issued. In it, the Secretary of Defense says drones are “the biggest battlefield innovation in a generation.” That directive has made it dramatically easier for American drone companies—especially those building Group 1 and 2 affordable drone systems—to sell directly to the military, scale production, and innovate without delays from traditional defense procurement bottlenecks. All of which reminds us that drones are an essential tool for the U.S. government and defense. ZenaTech to Accelerate ZenaDrone Manufacturing for US Defense and Commercial Drones Thanks to the accelerated support of the Trump Administration, ZenaTech just announced its earlier-than-expected expansion of its Phoenix Arizona-based facilities -- including tripling the square footage size -- to enable full US drone manufacturing, assembly and testing. “These recent actions represent a historic turning point that gives us the confidence to start substantial facility expansion now,” said Shaun Passley, Ph.D., ZenaTech CEO. “By cutting red tape, opening funding channels, and fast-tracking field deployment for drones, they’ve created an unprecedented opportunity for us to sell directly to the US military at speed and scale. These reforms allow us to innovate faster and expand production to meet urgent defense needs without being held back by outdated certification and procurement hurdles.” ZenaTech is currently seeking a new larger facility to enable US start-to-finish drone manufacturing and to house its existing Phoenix team of seven which it plans to grow to up to 30 over the next six to12 months. This site is in addition to its existing operational manufacturing facility in Sharjah, UAE. At the new facility, the company will produce its portfolio of defense and commercial drone offerings including: - The ZenaDrone 1000, a medium-sized (12’x7’) VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) capable of lifting ~40 kg with AI-enabled autonomy, secure communications via its proprietary DroneNet system, and rugged construction. It is designed for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) use, commercial inspections, and precision agriculture applications. Defense applications include ISR- inspection, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications, and the company has completed paid trials with both the US Air Force and Navy Reserve for critical field cargo delivery (e.g., blood). The company is also working on a gas-powered version for longer flight times for applications such as border patrol. - The IQ Square, a VTOL drone (starting size 40”×40”) engineered for line-of-sight land surveys, infrastructure and other outdoor inspections, as well as inspections and reconnaissance tasks for defense. - The IQ Nano, a compact indoor drone (starting size 20″×20″), built to operate in GPS-denied environments like warehouses or military infrastructure for inventory management and security applications, it features obstacle avoidance and can operate in AI-driven drone fleets. - Drone as a Service (DaaS) model is an offering that provides government, defense, and commercial users with fully managed drone operations, including ZenaDrone’s drone hardware, software, drone pilots, maintenance, data collection, and analytics, all bundled into a service-based subscription for flexibility and scalability. Growing support is also creating a $355.55 billion Drone as a Service (DaaS) opportunity. By 2032, the DaaS market could be worth about $355.55 billion, as noted by Research and Markets. All thanks to stronger government, defense, and business demand for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and the fact that drones are better and faster collectors of more precise real-time data for so many applications from maintenance to security. Within the industry, we can look at companies, like ZenaTech, for example. Unlike its peers, ZENA offers a unique DaaS AI-powered drone solution, where clients don’t need to purchase or even manage their own drone hardware and software. In addition, ZenaTech’s Drone as a Service (DaaS) business model offers both business and government customers reduced costs and convenience to utilize drones to streamline legacy processes and manual tasks such as inspections, surveying, maintenance, precision agriculture and inventory management. There also no need to purchase drone hardware and software, find a drone pilot, manage maintenance and operation, or acquire regulatory approvals. Other related developments from around the markets include: AeroVironment announced today that its Wildcat uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) has achieved a series of development milestones in support of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE). Wildcat has successfully completed VTOL-to-forward-flight transitions, validated its core flight and propulsion systems, and begun integrating critical mission payloads—demonstrating rapid progress toward an operationally relevant capability. Wildcat is a Group 3, tail-sitting vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for launch and recovery from ship decks in denied and distributed maritime environments. Its compact footprint, autonomous launch and recovery, and robust flight performance across high sea states make it a flexible and scalable solution for contested littoral operations. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced plans to open a new advanced manufacturing facility in Bristow, Oklahoma to produce its GEK (GE Aerospace-Kratos) family of turbojet engines, with an initial focus on the GEK800. The 50,000-square-foot facility, located on 20 acres, is expected to expand to 100,000 square feet and house up to five GEK engine production lines and initial output of 500 engines annually, supporting thrust classes from 600 to 6000 pounds. Occupancy is expected in mid-2026, with operations fully ramped by Q4 2026. The facility will include three small engine (200-2000 lbf thrust) test cells, which are expected to be operational in 2027, thanks to approved grant funding from the State of Oklahoma. The initial engine line is expected to create 60 high-quality jobs at the site, with key positions beginning recruitment in late 2025 and general hiring in Q1 2026. Each additional production line is expected to add approximately 45 new jobs. Ondas Holdings, a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, announced a new partnership agreement with Klear, Inc., a financial technology company offering non-dilutive working capital and treasury management solutions purpose-built for businesses serving critical supply chains. Under the terms of the agreement, Klear will serve as Ondas' preferred working capital finance partner across its expanding platform of subsidiaries, affiliates, and acquired companies. The partnership aims to accelerate liquidity access for innovation-focused companies operating within the Ondas ecosystem and to support Ondas' strategic growth through acquisitions of capital-constrained but high-potential defense and security related drone and AI technology platforms. Unusual Machines Inc. a leader in drone technology and component manufacturing, announced its inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index, effective today. The addition reflects the company's accelerating growth and aligns with its ongoing strategy to scale U.S. operations and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities. "Being added to the Russell Microcap Index marks an important milestone in our growth journey," said CEO Allan Evans. "It reflects increasing visibility in the market and underscores the strategic steps we're taking to advance a strong, U.S.-based foundation for long-term success." In parallel, Unusual Machines is expanding its U.S.-based workforce to support this next phase of growth, with hiring underway across engineering, operations, and manufacturing roles. Legal Disclaimer / Except for the historical information presented herein, matters discussed in this article contains forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Winning Media is not registered with any financial or securities regulatory authority and does not provide nor claims to provide investment advice or recommendations to readers of this release. For making specific investment decisions, readers should seek their own advice. Winning Media is only compensated for its services in the form of cash-based compensation. Pursuant to an agreement Winning Media has been paid three thousand five hundred dollars for advertising and marketing services for ZenaTech by ZenaTech. We own ZERO shares of ZenaTech. Please click here for full disclaimer. Contact Information: Ty Hoffer Winning Media281.804.7972[email protected]