Epazz, Inc. announced ZenaDrone signed up a U.S. defense contractor to partner with on submitting a SBIR Phase II proposal. This partnership helps ZenaDrone fast track the Phase II submission process, which includes a U.S. government customer who will be using drone and partner technology. The San Antonio Air Force Trade Show, which was held between Jan.

26 and Jan. 27, 2023, has led to some meaningful partnership opportunities with U.S. defense contractors that have already established military contracts. are working to add more partners who have already established contracts with the U.S. military to submit more proposals for Phase II in April.

ZenaDrone has agreed to install its partner's technology into its drones to test its technology. ZenaDrone will be part of the contract and, if awarded, will share proceeds of up to $1.2 million of the contract price. Working with partners means ZenaDrone has accelerated the process, allowing it to submit for Phase II earlier than would otherwise be possible.

ZenaDrone Inc. is a provider of a multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with machine learning systems, multispectral sensors and AI technology. ZenaDrone uses the data captured from its cameras to create a 3D interactive environment. The ZenaDrone 1000 has garnered positive reviews in several industries, especially in the agricultural, oil and gas and wildfire and civil engineering industries.

This year, ZenaDrone aims to enhance its AI capabilities to include autonomous navigation of unmapped terrains, deep learning algorithms for various actions and dual use features to accommodate commercial and military drone utilization. The ZenaDrone team will use predictive AI analytics or predictive modeling, a type of analysis that employs methods and resources, to create predictive models and forecast future outcomes based on acquired data. Techniques used in predictive analytics include machine learning algorithms, sophisticated mathematics, statistical modeling, descriptive analytics and data mining.

Predictive analytics refers to a method rather than a specific technology. Epazz Holdings will prioritize developing the ZenaDrone 1000 by upgrading its AI technology to increase its global reach across industries.