ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone Advances Precision Agriculture Solutions with Initial Prototype and Start of Testing of IQ Octo Designed for Autonomous Drone-Based Spraying and Seeding
ZenaTech's ZenaDrone subsidiary has completed a Version 1 prototype of the IQ Octo, an autonomous octocopter drone purpose-built for precision spraying and seeding, with field testing at the company's Arizona facility expected to begin in the coming weeks. The battery-powered drone is designed to carry up to 25 kilograms of seed or liquid and fly roughly 20 to 25 minutes per charge, while a planned Version 2 would add swarm capability, automated refilling, solar panel maintenance support, and a folding design.
Key figures
- Motor count
- 8
- Payload capacity kg
- 25
- Flight time minutes per charge
- 20-25
- Precision ag market growth forecast
- over 30% annual growth over the next five years (third-party analyst forecast cited by CEO)
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