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Axon invests in Dedrone Public Security Partnership

Axon invests in Dedrone and leads a $ 30.5 million Series C round to protect airspace from unauthorized drones

The leading drone defense solutions company, Dedrone, announced a Series C funding round led by Axon, the world’s leading provider of connected public safety technologies.

The counter drone space has had a brilliant year: Dedrone says they have sold more than 1,000 sensors and expanded their capabilities to cover more than 200 different types of drones.

“The detection and tracking of drones is highly complex and we are seeing more and more cases of drones being used for nefarious purposes, including the first known drone-based terrorist attack on US soil last year,” said Aaditya Devarakonda, CEO of Dedrone. “This investment is a clear endorsement of the technology and team at Dedrone. Axon is a great strategic partner in providing airspace security for the public safety sector. “

Dedrone’s solution is used by the governments of four G-7 countries, nine US federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, and internationally in more than 65 critical infrastructure locations, 20 airports, 50 correctional facilities and 10 Fortune 500 companies.

“The drone economy is thriving and Dedrone is at its core, providing vital protection to organizations around the world and keeping communities safe,” said Rick Smith, Founder and CEO of Axon. “Axon is proud to support the Dedrone solution as it offers unmatched technology for airspace security.”

Counter-drone solutions have steadily gained in importance and sophistication as the commercial drone industry expands. The December 2018 disruption to air traffic at Gatwick Airport, which cost the UK government millions and stranded vacationers, has highlighted the need for reliable solutions to detect, identify and repel unauthorized drones.

Dedrone’s solution includes software, comprehensive AI / ML-based sensor fusion and detection, identification and tracking functions, attenuation functions and advanced data analysis.

Axon is a leader in public security systems, including smart weapons and body cameras. Axon “launched its end-to-end drone solution, Axon Air, in 2018, which provides secure live wireless streaming, integrated evidence and program management to drive operational efficiencies and results for public safety agencies and the communities they serve improve, “says the press release.

“At Axon, we’re committed to using technology to improve security. Our existing Axon Air program is a great example of how to bring the latest drone technology into the hands of responsible authorities, ”said Aydin Ghajar, General Manager of Axon Air. that ensures public safety, decided to invest in Dedrone. “

Read more about Dedrone: Investing, Acquiring the Drone Defender, DroneTracker and Partnerships.

Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional marketplace for drone services, and a passionate observer of the emerging drone industry and regulatory environment for drones. Author of over 3,000 articles focusing on the commercial drone space, Miriam is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam graduated from the University of Chicago and has over 20 years experience in high-tech sales and marketing for emerging technologies.
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