Getting the Data Without Buying the Hardware: A New Model for Drone Accessibility

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 @ 10 AM PST | 1 PM EST | 6 PM BST | Free Webinar

For many organizations, integrating drones into their operations is the logical next step toward capturing and leveraging better data, improving productivity, and keeping teams out of harm's way. But launching an in-house drone program comes with challenges: hardware costs, pilot certification, maintenance, shifting regulations, and advanced data analytics often put drone adoption out of reach for organizations that could benefit most, especially those that operate in environments with less automation and digitization or have tighter budgets.

Join Drone as a Service for a webinar focused on removing those barriers, making drone technology accessible to customers in all different types of industries. The company's business model lets organizations commission the AI drone services they need, exactly when they need them, without ever buying the hardware. Over the past year, Drone as a Service has built a global network of 28 drone hubs across North America, Europe, and Australia, providing drone-based land surveying, mapping, inspections, monitoring, power washing, precision agriculture and inventory management services for a range of industries including construction, public works, agriculture, renewable energy, real estate, oil and gas and more.

Attendees will leave the webinar with:

A clearer understanding of the barriers to drone adoption and the benefits of autonomous drone solutions
Insight into how AI-powered drones can support their specific business needs with precise aerial data and analytics
Guidance on adopting a service-based drone model, including where to start and what to expect

Speakers

Philander Franklin, Vice President of Operations and Business Development for the Americas, ZenaTech, Inc.

Philander Franklin is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience in sales and operations, including 10 years with ZenaTech companies. He has led customer support, operations, partnerships, and regulatory affairs, driving exceptional growth and performance across both software and drone industries. Previously, Phil was a top sales leader with Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider GoHealth, earning multiple awards for revenue and sales excellence. He also scaled a multi-store retail business in Chicago, significantly expanding operations and staff. Now Vice President of Business Development for the Americas at ZenaTech, Phil is driving the growth of Drone as a Service, the company’s AI-autonomous drone solution for commercial and government clients.

Linda Montogomery, Vice President of Corporate Development, ZenaTech, Inc.

Linda Montgomery leads multiple corporate development functions and teams for ZenaTech. She joined the company to take it public in 2024. She has over 25 years of background leading Investor Relations, Marketing, and Business Development areas for emerging global technology companies. She has a background both as a management consultant and in leadership roles for companies such as Telesat Canada, KPMG and IBM. In addition to two University degrees in business in business and marketing, she has a professional designation from the Canadian Investor Relations Institute. She is Board Director for the Metro Toronto Convention Center and has contributed to many advisory boards for emerging growth companies.

Tom Bellis, Marketing Director, ZenaTech, Inc.

Tom Bellis is a senior marketing communications leader and MBA with over 20 years of experience across business, consumer, and not-for-profit markets. His specialty lies in building and re-engineering marketing departments from the ground up, aligning strategy, brand, and execution to organizational goals. With a career spanning Bell Canada, Concrete Ontario, and 2nd Defense Inc., Tom has a proven track record across B2B, B2C, and B2G environments. As Director of Marketing at ZenaTech, he leads the Drone as a Service strategy, brand, and communications.

Donald Rudy, Director of Business Development, Cardinal Land Surveying

Donald Rudy is a business development professional with over 40 years of experience in financial services and land surveying. He joined Cardinal Survey & Design, PLC in August 2014 as Vice President of Business Development and now serves as the company's Business Development Manager. Under his leadership, Cardinal grew from a single office in Virginia to four offices spanning Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. In 2025, Cardinal joined ZenaTech's Drone as a Service network and began integrating drone technology into its daily operations. Before joining Cardinal, Don built a long career in banking, holding Vice President roles at First Virginia Bank, Truist Bank, Virginia Company Bank, and SunTrust. He holds a BA in Social Science from Elon University and completed advanced studies at the University of Virginia's School of Bank Management.