• Zenatech advanced the ZenaDrone 2000 heavy-lift autonomous interceptor toward a first full prototype, targeting flight tests in Q1 2027.
• Prototype build reached airframe completion, gasoline propulsion bench testing, and ground testing of flight controller autonomy software.
• Initial flight testing is set to validate takeoff, hover, landing, 4+ hour hover endurance, 360-degree detection, and autonomous navigation.
• Later phases target autonomous threat pursuit, multi-target engagement, swarm coordination with the Interceptor P-1, and maritime launch and recovery.
• Design targets a 200 kg max takeoff weight, 40 kg payload, gasoline propulsion with four 36-inch propellers, and 360-degree camera coverage.

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