Axon to Acquire Counter-Drone Technology Company Dedrone

Axon has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone , a global leader in airspace security. Dedrone’s technologies have been developed to protect against increasing drone threats and to advance the use of drones as first responders (DFR).

"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 CEO 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."

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024