ZenaTech plans franchise model for drone power washing

ZenaTech is building a franchise strategy to launch drone-based power washing under its Drone as a Service platform, using the franchise system it gained from its June acquisition of Green Earth Powerwashing. The company plans to start in Florida before expanding nationally, but the offering is still in planning and testing stages.

Why it matters: - ZenaTech is trying to turn drone cleaning into a franchisable service line, which could broaden the company’s Drone as a Service revenue base beyond inspections and surveying. - The model could improve worker safety and service speed on jobs that are difficult to reach with ladders or scaffolding, especially on high-rise properties. - Florida could serve as the first proving ground before a wider rollout across the U.S.

What happened: - ZenaTech said it is developing a franchise business strategy for branded, drone-based power washing under its Drone as a Service platform. - The plan builds on the June 23, 2026 acquisition of Florida-based Green Earth Powerwashing LLC, which already had a registered franchise system and franchisees in central and south Florida. - CEO Shaun Passley said the acquisition gives ZenaTech a faster path to launch its first drone-enabled service and then expand into other markets nationally. - ZenaTech said the initiative remains at the planning stage. - The company also linked to a profile as a B2i Digital Featured Company: the company's profile.

The details: - ZenaTech plans to use existing franchise expertise, systems and operator networks as the base for the new model. - The company intends to layer AI-powered drone technology and workflows onto conventional power washing operations. - ZenaDrone’s IQ Square, currently under development for outdoor inspection and maintenance, is the planned platform for the service. - The drone would carry a pressurized cleaning attachment and water system to wash building exteriors, facades, roofs and other hard-to-reach surfaces from the air. - A ground-based technician would operate and supervise the drone. - ZenaTech said the capability is still at the testing stage and is not yet in commercial deployment. - The global drone cleaning services market was valued at more than $5 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed $15 billion by 2031, with annual growth of almost 17%, according to Valuates Reports. - ZenaTech said Florida’s concentration of high-rise, commercial and municipal properties gives it a strong initial market. - ZenaTech’s DaaS platform is being built to provide subscription-based access to drone services including surveying, inspection, maintenance, power washing, inventory management and precision agriculture. - The company’s acquisition-led strategy targets established service businesses that still rely on low-tech or under-digitized processes. - ZenaTech said it wants to integrate drone technology into those businesses to build a global, multi-service network with recurring revenue. - Details of the franchise offering are still being completed, and ZenaTech said more information will come later.

Between the lines: - The franchise approach suggests ZenaTech wants a repeatable operating model, not just a one-off drone product. - Green Earth Powerwashing gives the company an existing customer base and operational structure, which could reduce some of the friction of launching a new service. - The emphasis on recurring revenue and subscription access shows ZenaTech is positioning drone services as a service business, not a hardware sale. - The national expansion language signals ambition, but the company is still several steps away from commercial execution.

What's next: - ZenaTech plans to finish the strategy and supporting operations manual for the power washing franchise model. - The company expects to launch first in Florida and then move into other U.S. markets. - More details on the franchise offering are expected once the planning work is complete. - ZenaTech also says the broader DaaS platform will continue to expand across additional service lines over time.