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ZenaTech Expands DaaS Footprint with Velocity Acquisition in Oil and Gas

Jul 16, 2026, 9:40 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Direct expansion into oil and gas via Velocity broadens revenue streams and customer base; milestone 25 acquisitions signals execution momentum; sector tailwinds in DaaS support multiple expansion scenarios and potential multiple expansion on improved scale.

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ZenaTech announced its 25th acquisition, Velocity Geomatics, extending its Drone as a Service platform into environmental and regulatory services for Western Canada's oil and gas sector. The move accelerates its global DaaS presence and aligns with a market forecast to grow to roughly $115 billion by 2032, supported by AI-enabled drone data and rapid surveying capabilities. The integration could lift revenue growth and diversify cash flows as customers seek safer, faster data collection.

  • ZenaTech completes 25th acquisition, Velocity Geomatics, expanding DaaS into Canada's oil and gas.
  • Velocity Group adds geospatial surveying with 80% drone-based workflows across Western Canada.
  • Global DaaS market: $39B in 2026, $115B by 2032, potential $300B mid-2030s.
  • Oil and gas drone inspections market valued at $2.3B with 28.5% CAGR.
  • CEO highlights aggressive M&A pace and near-term benchmarks for growth.

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