AXON Week 2025, held in Phoenix from May 22–25, brought together nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore the latest in technology for first responders. AXON, a global leader in public safety innovation, showcased its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program and the expanded capabilities made possible by its 2024 acquisition of Dedrone, a company recognized worldwide … [Read more...] about AXON Week 2025: DedroneBeyond and DFR, Expanding BVLOS Operations
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Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety
Axon Week 2025, held in Phoenix from April 22–25, convened nearly 2,000 public safety professionals to explore how integrated technology can save lives and build safer communities. The event—merging Axon Accelerate and TaserCon—centered on the theme of unified awareness, with keynote speakers emphasizing that technology, when paired with transparency and responsible innovation, … [Read more...] about Axon Week 2025: Unified Awareness and Responsible Innovation Drive Drone Integration for Public Safety
British Army Zaps Drone Swarms With Radio-Wave Weapon in Historic Test
The British Army has taken a major step forward in counter-drone technology by successfully testing a new radio-wave weapon designed to knock out swarms of drones. In a recent trial, soldiers used the Radiofrequency Directed Energy Weapon (RF DEW) to neutralize over 100 drones, including two swarms in a single engagement—the largest such exercise ever conducted by the British … [Read more...] about British Army Zaps Drone Swarms With Radio-Wave Weapon in Historic Test
Drones in the Dark: The Unseen Threat to America’s Military Might?
60 Minutes Interview on Drone Swarms Over U.S. Military Bases Reveals Critical Security Gaps A recent 60 Minutes report has shed light on a series of alarming drone swarm incidents over sensitive U.S. military installations, raising significant concerns about national security and the country's ability to detect and respond to such threats. The investigation, which aired last … [Read more...] about Drones in the Dark: The Unseen Threat to America’s Military Might?
Strengthening Airport Defenses: The Growing Need for Better Counter-Drone Measures
Experts: More tools needed to protect airports from drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the fifth in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous installments examined current federal laws pertaining to the use of counter-drone … [Read more...] about Strengthening Airport Defenses: The Growing Need for Better Counter-Drone Measures
