Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP), a global leader in innovative public safety and unmanned aerial systems solutions, today unveiled the first known U.S. commercially available non-lethal drone first responder interdiction system, or Drone First Responder - X, DFR-X™ — a purpose-built payload that is designed to transform standard drones from passive observers into active, non-lethal public-safety tools.
The new payload system integrates with third-party drone platforms with the aim of supporting local and federal law enforcement, and critical public safety missions in schools, communities, and public spaces. Wrap plans to begin taking pre-orders for the MERLIN-Interdictor on November 17.
“We believe,” said this morning’s news release, “the MERLIN-Interdictor is an important upgrade from current "observation only" DFR platforms that only offer situational awareness by passively observing threats. The Wrap DFR-X system is intended to extend the “Drone as a First Responder” concept by adding a controlled, non-lethal physical intervention capability — based on Wrap’s BolaWrap technology — developed so that the drones can not only observe and communicate, but also deter, delay, and disrupt threatening behavior before officers arrive. The system features a six-cassette payload and an operator-controlled remote deployment system that utilizes a standard UART interface.”
WRAP shares began Friday up three cents, or 1.3%, to $2.38.
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