The handheld ZapMaster is perfect for self-defense, home security, and even light yard work. “We know that our customers are looking for versatile tools they can use for a variety of tasks,” said Ryobi spokesperson, John Galvanic. “The ZapMaster fits the bill perfectly.”

The company got its start in 1993 when Axon founder Rick Smith launched the first TASER device, the Air TASER. Along with the product came a mission: to Protect Life by making the bullet obsolete. In the ensuing decades, Axon has released over twenty models of its TASER-brand energy weapons in the US and across the globe. Their newest model, the TASER 10, was just announced and released in January. Used primarily by law enforcement and security around the world, by one estimate, TASER energy weapons have been used to save more than 280,000 lives.

Smith believes drones as first responders are a “massive opportunity” that will drive faster response times and improve decision-making, giving law enforcement or security personnel “extra seconds and more information” before acting in critical situations.

Axon correctly pointed out the rampant brand confusion surrounding the word TASER (similar to what we see with the Milwaukee SawZall and the Speedsquare). For those interested, “TASER” is a trademark and brand of energy weapons owned by Axon and not a type of weapon, nor the generic word for a stun gun or other stun device. (It’s also not a verb, as in “Don’t tase me, bro!“)

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The Dedrone acquisition follows two other Axon purchases in the last year: The first was Sky-Hero, which designs, develops and produces a Unified Indoor Tactical Recon System.

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The ZapMaster hits stores later this year with several models targeting both consumers and professionals. The entry-level model carries a suggested retail price starting at $229.99. Whether it catches on with consumers remains to be seen. One thing is for sure—Ryobi is certainly charging up the competition with their latest invention.

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Despite the concerns, Ryobi remains bullish about the ZapMaster’s prospects. “We think it’s going to be a real shock to the industry,” said Galvanic. “Pun intended.”

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DFR programs have been hindered, Smith said, due to FAA requirements mandating the presence of a human virtual observer in a direct line of sight of drones. This means operators must be positioned in relatively close proximity to the scene, usually on rooftops and operating primarily in clear daytime conditions,” Smith said.

The second acquisition was Fusus, which offers an open and unified intelligence ecosystem that integrates and enhances public safety and investigations assets for law enforcement, first responders and private security personnel.

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Axon executives believe robotic security applications through drones and related technologies will play a major role in the company’s mission, and acquiring Dedrone will remove some obstacles with first-responder applications, Axon Founder and CEO Rick Smith said during an earnings call Monday.

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The Ryobi cordless taser can deliver a powerful electric shock to stun even the largest of attackers. It also comes equipped with a built-in LED flashlight and two USB-C charging ports for added convenience. “It’s like having a mini stun gun in your pocket,” said Galvanic. “And the best part is, you can recharge it just like any other Ryobi battery-powered tool.”

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Smith noted that airborne threats pose major risks to targets like stadiums, infrastructure and major events. Despite potential privacy concerns, the public expects local government and public safety to protect life and property. So, he sees drones getting police eyes on incidents more quickly to help personnel make better resource decisions.

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Public safety technology giant Axon Enterprise announced plans Monday to acquire counter-drone technology leader Dedrone to advance the company’s development of drones as first responders (DFR).

Axon CFO and COO Brittany Bagley added robotic security will be a pillar of the company’s business with a long-term growth trajectory, and Dedrone will be added to the company’s software and sensor product category.

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DFR programs are designed to deploy drones to an emergency before human first responders, enhancing situational awareness to improve response strategies, optimizing the allocation of already limited resources and reducing the risk of harm to first responders and communities, Smith said. At the same time, he noted, drone tracking and countermeasures become equally, if not even more important.

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In a shocking move that is sure to make their competitors’ hair stand on end, power tool company Ryobi has announced their latest product—a 4V lithium-ion battery-powered cordless taser.

The Dedrone acquisition “could end up being an opportunity where it’s not only useful to our existing customers but also new customers, such as sports stadiums, infrastructure or the military,” Smith said. “We have a customer set that is new to us and this can bring our ecosystem to those customers as well.”

“We believe Dedrone's technology solves these limitations, allowing law enforcement to operate in low-visibility conditions and at times of day without the need to maintain a human observer with a line of sight.”

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In response, we wanted to honor them by communicating some of what they wrote us. First and foremost—as MANY of our readers pointed out—the above fictional device is most definitely NOT a Taser. In fact, the mechanism is entirely incorrect, making it more of a stun gun.

Post April Fools Note: It’s not every day that we receive feedback from a manufacturer regarding one of our annual “prank posts”, but this year we did. Axon Enterprise, Inc. (formerly TASER International, Inc.) sent one of the nicest, most complimentary emails we’ve received in recent memory regarding improper use of a term or trademark.

Axon actually prefers that its TASER-brand devices are generically referred to as “energy weapons.” Learn more about the Taser brand here.

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Axon President Josh Isner also notes that Dedrone has a “strong” international presence and the acquisition could help increase Axon’s international channel growth.

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Axon said it estimates Dedrone will add approximately $14 billion to Axon’s total addressable market (TAM) and, with the Sky-Hero and Fusus acquisitions combined with the Dedrone deal, the company’s TAM will increase by more than 50% over the last year, from $50 billion to $77 billion.

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The Ryobi ZapMaster has already received some early criticism, with some experts questioning the safety and legality of a handheld cordless taser. “It’s a slippery slope when power tool companies start branching out into self-defense products,” said legal analyst, Kate Volt. “There are serious liability and legal issues that need to be considered.”