Drone as a Service Seeks Mesa Manufacturing Site
The ZenaTech Inc. subsidiary is scouting East Valley locations for a new facility focused on defense and trailer production.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Drone as a Service is currently searching for a manufacturing site in Mesa. The company aims to secure over 20,000 square feet to support its trailer and defense-related drone projects.
Why it matters
Establishing a dedicated manufacturing hub in the East Valley would scale the production capabilities of Drone as a Service and serve as a regional job creator. The project is expected to boost local industrial capacity by focusing on high-tech defense and utility equipment.
The company is seeking a facility of more than 20,000 square feet. Projections indicate the site will initially employ 45 people, with the potential to reach hundreds of new jobs once production scales.
The players
Drone as a Service
This organization operates as a subsidiary of ZenaTech Inc. and specializes in defense-related drone projects and trailer manufacturing.
ZenaTech Inc.
This parent corporation oversees a diverse portfolio of technology and manufacturing entities, including Drone as a Service.
The details
Drone as a Service, a subsidiary of ZenaTech Inc., has already established an office in Mesa to manage its local operations. The company is actively scouting multiple potential locations throughout the East Valley for the new manufacturing facility.
Timeline
As of October 2026, the company is actively scouting sites in Mesa.
Market Landscape
This move mirrors a wider industry pivot toward localized advanced manufacturing, as firms seek to secure domestic supply chains for defense and tech components. It positions the firm to capture more market share by scaling production capacity closer to existing operational centers.
The potential opening of a local manufacturing facility may lead to significant job opportunities for area residents. The expansion could also stimulate the local economy through increased corporate investment in East Valley industrial real estate.
The takeaway
Companies like ZenaTech Inc. are increasingly prioritizing local manufacturing hubs to streamline production and meet defense sector demands. Residents should monitor local development permits for updates on which specific Mesa location is chosen for this project.
Further reading
Learn more about local industrial growth in the Mesa Manufacturing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by abc15 Arizona.
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