Linda Montgomery - Drone-as-a-Service Expert

The Drone-as-a-Service model is revolutionizing the drone industry by unlocking scalable autonomy across various sectors, including defense. Linda Montgomery, Vice President of Corporate Development at ZenaTech, highlights the potential of autonomous drones in transforming operational efficiencies.

As autonomous drones evolve from niche tools to essential infrastructure and warfare components, the next stage is not solely about enhancing hardware—it focuses on a transformative delivery model. We will explore how the Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) model can redefine access, scalability, and impact across commercial, government, and defense sectors. This session dives into how DaaS eliminates traditional barriers such as high upfront costs, regulatory complexity, pilot shortages, and maintenance overhead by providing turnkey drone capabilities on demand. From inspection and surveying to security, organizations can now deploy autonomous aerial solutions as effortlessly as subscribing to a secure cloud service. Attendees will gain insights into: - How enterprises are leveraging DaaS to enhance operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and generate real-time actionable data - The economic and strategic benefits of transitioning from asset ownership to service-based drone deployment - Use cases across the drone industry, including infrastructure, energy, construction, and agriculture. - How government and defense agencies can utilize DaaS for continuous 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—integrated 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, focusing on business development, investor relations, and marketing initiatives in the innovative drone industry. With over 20 years of experience supporting international technology companies, she has successfully led investor relations efforts for five initial public offerings (IPOs), contributing to the growth of Drone-as-a-Service solutions and autonomous drones. Throughout her career, Linda has collaborated closely with executive teams to drive growth, enhance stakeholder engagement, and position emerging technologies for both 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.