Drone as a Service

Smart Aerial Data for All Your AEC Projects 

Drone as a Service is a subsidiary of ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA), a technology company specializing in AI-powered drones, drone services, enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions. Founded in November 2024, Drone as a Service operates through a growing network of service providers across 40 locations in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Australia, combining advanced drone technology with experienced, licensed drone pilots and the expertise of professional surveyors to deliver precise aerial data in days rather than weeks or months, while improving safety, reducing costs, and minimizing the need for personnel to work in hazardous environments. 

Originally focused on land surveying, Drone as a Service has steadily expanded its capabilities to serve a broad range of industries, including architecture, engineering, and construction. Through its global network, the company delivers advanced autonomous drone solutions that support AEC professionals from pre-design site analysis and surveying to construction administration and long-term asset management. By providing fast, accurate, survey-grade aerial data, Drone as a Service enables firms to make better-informed decisions without the capital investment, staffing, and regulatory burden of operating an in-house drone program. 

Equipped with LiDAR sensors and high-resolution imaging technology, drones capture geospatial intelligence and produce survey-grade topographic maps, contour data, point clouds, orthomosaics, and 3D models of sites and structures. These deliverables then integrate directly into the design, engineering, and GIS platforms teams already rely on, accelerating the transition from site reconnaissance to design without waiting for traditional ground survey crews. The result is faster project delivery, lower surveying costs, and more informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. 

More than smarter land surveying, Drone as a Service supports AEC projects at every stage with tailored solutions combining different cameras and sensors. During pre-design and planning, precision land surveys, terrain and elevation models, and multispectral mapping establish accurate baseline conditions and inform environmental analysis. For renovation, restoration, and adaptive reuse, 3D scanning and modeling capture accurate as-built documentation of existing buildings and complex geometry, even where reliable drawings don't exist. During construction, aerial progress monitoring lets project teams verify build-to-design conformance, document milestones over time, and keep owners and stakeholders informed with clear visual records. For building and infrastructure assessment, rapid roof, facade, and structural inspections capture critical data in hazardous or hard-to-reach areas, reducing the need for scaffolding, lifts, or putting personnel at height. Asphalt and concrete scanning further supports detection of subsurface anomalies and structural defects. 

Even after a project is completed, Drone as a Service helps strengthen the business side of AEC practice. High-quality aerial imagery and video elevate client presentations, competition submissions, marketing materials, and project portfolios, while aerial mapping and imagery support master planning, site-context studies, and engagement with planning authorities and the public. 

Drone as a Service offers flexible pay-per-use and subscription models that allow firms to commission aerial data on a per-project basis, often as a reimbursable project expense rather than fixed overhead. From mission planning and data capture to processing, analysis, and final deliverables, Drone as a Service provides end-to-end data management and can seamlessly scale from a single site to large, multi-location programs. 

Explore our Tool section to learn more about Drone as a Service or visit https://www.droneasaservice.com/ to see the services available for AEC professionals.  

About ZenaTech 

ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone as a Service, enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical applications in the commercial, government, and defense sectors. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and grown its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and improve processes such as inspections and surveying. The company continues to grow its global Drone as a Service business, building a scalable AI autonomy platform to serve businesses and government. ZenaTech and its subsidiaries operate through global offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the UAE.