ZenaTech Acquires High Prairie Survey Company

ZenaTech has significantly amplified its Drone as a Service (DaaS) capabilities by completing its 23rd acquisition, integrating the long-standing Colorado firm High Prairie Survey Company. This strategic move, the second within Colorado for ZenaTech, targets a key growth corridor in the southeastern Denver metropolitan area, pushing the company closer to its objective of executing 25 acquisitions by mid-2026.

High Prairie Survey Company, a fixture in Kiowa, Colorado, for over four decades, brings a robust client roster encompassing real estate professionals, residential developers, construction firms, and infrastructure stakeholders. Its established expertise in boundary and ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, construction staking, subdivision mapping, and engineering support services will now be augmented by ZenaTech's advanced drone technology.

The integration is expected to infuse drone-powered surveying, aerial intelligence, and sophisticated data analytics into High Prairie's existing operations. This synergy aims to elevate service delivery for a diverse clientele, including developers, builders, utility operators, agricultural enterprises, and ranching operations. The acquisition solidifies ZenaTech's footprint in one of Colorado's most dynamic development zones, leveraging the established reputation and client relationships of High Prairie.

This expansion aligns with ZenaTech's overarching strategy to construct a global DaaS network. By acquiring established service providers, the company facilitates the modernization of traditionally less technologically advanced sectors through drone integration. The core objective is to harness drone-collected data, aerial insights, and AI-driven analytics to boost operational efficiency, shorten project cycles, and cultivate predictable, recurring revenue streams across its portfolio companies.

ZenaTech's DaaS platform offers subscription-based drone solutions for both commercial and governmental entities, covering a wide array of applications from surveying and inspections to maintenance and precision agriculture. The company's acquisition-led growth model focuses on digitizing and automating core processes within acquired businesses, thereby unlocking new value and enhancing existing revenue streams. This approach is particularly relevant in the surveying and land management sector, which is increasingly adopting digital tools for greater accuracy and speed.

The broader implications for the surveying and geospatial services market are substantial. As drone technology matures and regulatory frameworks adapt, companies like ZenaTech are positioning themselves to capture significant market share. The global drone services market, projected to reach tens of billions of dollars in the coming years, is driven by demand for enhanced data collection, improved safety, and cost efficiencies across industries such as construction, agriculture, and infrastructure management. ZenaTech's aggressive acquisition strategy, coupled with its focus on AI and data analytics, places it at the forefront of this transformation.

Shaun Passley, Ph.D., CEO of ZenaTech, commented on the strategic importance of the deal, stating, "This acquisition strengthens our presence in Colorado and expands our access to a growing base of recurring land surveying and development-related customers. High Prairie brings decades of trusted client relationships, a strong regional reputation, and deep expertise in surveying services. By integrating these operations into our Drone as a Service, or DaaS, platform, we can enhance operational efficiency, accelerate project timelines, and deliver greater value to developers, builders, and infrastructure customers. This acquisition, also our second in Colorado, supports our strategy of transforming traditional surveying through drone-powered data collection, aerial intelligence, and AI-driven analytics while expanding our recurring revenue opportunities."