ZenaTech Launches Prototype Development of 5-6kg IQ Sphere for GPS-Denied Missions
ZENA•ZenaTech's ZenaDrone subsidiary has begun prototype development of the IQ Sphere, a 5-6 kg, soccer ball–sized autonomous drone for GPS-denied surveillance and reconnaissance missions, with prototype tests starting in coming weeks. The platform targets force protection in confined environments and dual-use applications including pipeline, underground utility and hazardous site inspections.
1. Prototype Development Begins
ZenaTech's ZenaDrone subsidiary has commenced prototype development of the IQ Sphere and expects testing to start in the coming weeks. The initial prototype development marks a key milestone in expanding the company’s autonomous drone portfolio for GPS-denied operations.
2. Design and Specifications
The IQ Sphere measures roughly the size of a soccer ball and weighs between five and six kilograms. It features a lightweight protective spherical frame and modular architecture engineered for fully autonomous operation in confined, GPS-denied environments.
3. Defense and Commercial Applications
The platform is designed to provide real-time intelligence for force protection during building clearance, tunnel exploration and ship boarding, while also targeting dual-use applications such as pipeline, underground utility and hazardous site inspections.
4. Integration into IQ Family
The IQ Sphere joins ZenaDrone’s IQ Nano, IQ Square, IQ Quad and IQ Aqua platforms, enhancing the company’s portfolio of autonomous systems across air, land and maritime domains with both defense and industrial use cases.
