Linda Montgomery

The Drone-as-a-Service Model: Unlocking Scalable Autonomy Across Industries Including Defense

Linda Montgomery, Vice President of Corporate Development, ZenaTech

As drones transition from niche tools to essential infrastructure and warfare, the next evolution is not just better hardware—it’s a better delivery model. We will explore how a Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model can redefine access, scalability, and impact across commercial, government, and defense sectors.  This session dives into how DaaS removes traditional barriers—high upfront costs, regulatory complexity, pilot shortages, and maintenance overhead—by delivering turnkey drone capabilities on demand. From inspection and surveying to security, organizations can now deploy autonomous aerial solutions as easily as subscribing to a secure cloud service.  Attendees will gain insight into:  - How enterprises are leveraging DaaS to increase operational efficiency, reduce risk, and generate real-time actionable data - The economic and strategic advantages of shifting from asset ownership to service-based drone deployment - Use cases across industries including infrastructure, energy, construction, and agriculture. - How government and defense agencies can utilize DaaS for persistent surveillance, rapid response, and scalable mission support without expanding internal drone programs - The role of autonomy, AI, and fleet orchestration in making drone ubiquity a reality  We will discuss a vision for a future where drones operate as seamlessly as utilities—embedded into daily operations, continuously delivering value, and accessible to organizations of any size.  This is a must-attend session for industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers looking to understand how DaaS will shape the next phase of the drone economy—and how to position themselves at the forefront of this shift.

Linda Montgomery is Vice President of Corporate Development at ZenaTech, where she leads the Company’s corporate development strategy, including business development, investor relations, and marketing initiatives. She brings more than 20 years of experience supporting international technology companies and has led investor relations efforts for five successful IPOs.  Throughout her career, Linda has worked closely with executive teams to drive growth, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and position emerging technologies for commercial and public-market success. She holds degrees in business and marketing from the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, and is a Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR), accredited by the Ivey School of Business at Western University.