Axon, a producer of public safety technology, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone, a global leader in airspace security.
Dedrone is set to strengthen Axon’s ability to help users safeguard their communities, improve response to critical incidents and protect even more lives in more places.
Axon aligns itself with Dedrone’s goal to protect against increasing drone threats and advance the use of Drones as First Responders (DFR).
Axon state that its mission to Protect Life finds a powerful ally in Dedrone, whose innovative technologies provide immense value to public safety and national security entities worldwide.
Axon assert that the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of 2024.
Dedrone Chief Executive Officer, Aaditya Devarakonda, commented; “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.”
Axon Founder and CEO, Rick Smith, added; “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.
“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.”
