Axon, a public safety technology provider, announced it has completed its acquisition of Dedrone, an airspace security company. Axon’s intention to acquire Dedrone was first announced in May 2024 and was subject to customary closing conditions.
Dedrone’s smart airspace security technology integrates with Axon’s public safety platform to enhance the use of drones as first responder (DFR) programs and protect against unauthorized drone threats, according to Axon’s press release. The acquisition will help customers better safeguard their communities and improve critical incident response, the company says.
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“By combining Axon’s 30-year legacy of innovation with Dedrone’s cutting-edge airspace security solutions, we aim to revolutionize public safety once again,” said Axon Founder and CEO Rick Smith. “Together, we will accelerate our efforts in creating a more advanced end-to-end drone solution that enables the good drones to fly and helps ensure the bad ones don’t.” Dedrone Chief Executive Officer Aaditya Devarakonda said: “Dedrone’s growing impact across industries such as federal governments, utilities and critical infrastructure, event venues, airports, correctional facilities and other enterprises, coupled with Axon’s powerful ecosystem of connected devices and software, will put us at the forefront of ensuring not only the safety of our communities but also the security of nations around the world.”
Dedrone Acquisition Improves Axon’s Drone as First Responder Offerings
Through DFR public safety programs, drones are dispatched immediately after an emergency call, providing real-time intelligence to help officers assess the scene before arriving. With Axon DFR, Dedrone’s airspace awareness technology, DedroneBeyond, extends this capability, enabling drones to fly beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) without the need for human visual observers. This innovation is said to allow drones to fly farther, faster, and operate in more challenging conditions and areas previously difficult to access, reducing response times and improving situational awareness.
Dedrone Airspace Security Protects Against Unauthorized Drones
Dedrone’s AI-powered airspace security systems help safeguard large-scale events, airports, critical infrastructure, and military bases and defense operations from unauthorized drone activity.
With Dedrone, public safety and defense teams can detect, track, and, when necessary, neutralize rogue drones in real-time, ensuring both public spaces and sensitive areas remain secure. Additionally, Dedrone’s battle-tested technology is actively serving governments and defense agencies, offering critical protection against evolving threats.