SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq:
AXON), the global leader in connected public safety technologies,
in partnership with Fotokite, a service provider of actively
tethered Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) solutions, commonly referred
to as drones, and public safety software tools, today announced the
autonomous Fotokite Sigma UAS complete with wireless livestreaming
and evidence management is now commercially available to public
safety customers in the US and Canada. For more information on pricing visit:
https://www.axon.com/products/axon-air/fotokite
The exclusive partnership between Axon and Fotokite, announced in
2020, changes the way agencies leverage drones for real-time aerial
situational awareness. Through Axon's real-time operations
platform, Axon Respond, ground operators will have access to
real-time streaming video to support effective decision making and
improved outcomes. Additionally, with integration with Axon
Evidence, Axon's digital evidence management platform, footage can
be easily and securely stored and managed, ensuring integrity and
availability throughout the chain of custody.
"We are thrilled to bring an actively tethered drone solution to
public safety. Whether the use case is traffic control, accident
scene management, search and rescue, or routine patrol, users can
easily operate the Fotokite Sigma to receive a bird's-eye view of
an incident," says Axon CPO and EVP Software, Jeff Kunins. "With seamless connection and
integration into Axon Respond — our real-time situational awareness
platform — agencies will have better visibility into what's
happening in the field."
The Fotokite Sigma can launch, fly, and land with the push of a
button—no setup time, calibration, or active piloting required. It
is the only UAV system permitted by the FAA to be operated by any
professional public safety team member without the need for a pilot
license or further authorization. The drone is capable of more than
24-hours of continuous flight time and able to withstand extreme
weather conditions to ensure it is ready to operate when and where
it is needed.
"The Fotokite Team is proud to work alongside Axon to deliver a
solution integrated with situational awareness and evidence
management for first responders. Combining Axon's industry-leading
Evidence and Respond platforms with autonomous technologies like
the Fotokite Sigma helps public safety agencies save lives, serve
their communities and stay safe while doing so," says Christopher McCall, Fotokite's CEO. "While the
demands on first responders grow in complexity every day, we are
grateful to be part of the solution by delivering actionable
intelligence at the push of a button."
For information on pricing and availability, contact air@axon.com
or visit https://www.axon.com/products/axon-air/fotokite
About Fotokite
Fotokite designs and delivers fully autonomous situational
awareness products that provide invaluable overview information to
first responders and public safety teams. Fotokite technology is
used on a daily basis to help manage complex, safety-critical
situations in North American and European public safety markets and
the company supports their customers from offices in Zurich, Syracuse, and Boulder. Fotokite is
backed by MSA Safety Inc., Swisscanto Invest, Credit Suisse
Entrepreneur Capital, Sony Corporation, Qualcomm Ventures, and 360
Capital Partners. Learn more at www.fotokite.com.
About Axon
Axon is a network of devices, apps and people that helps public
safety personnel become smarter and safer. With a mission of
protecting life, our technologies give customers the confidence,
focus and time they need to keep their communities safe. Our
products impact every aspect of a public safety officer's
day-to-day experience with the goal of helping everyone get home
safe.
We work hard for those who put themselves in harm's way for all of
us. To date, more than 257,000 lives and countless dollars have
been saved with the Axon Network of devices, apps and people. Learn
more at www.axon.com or by calling (800) 978-2737. Axon is a
global company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. and global software
engineering hub in Seattle, Wash.,
as well as additional offices in Australia, Canada, Finland, Vietnam, the UK and the Netherlands.
Facebook is a trademark of Facebook, Inc., Fotokite is a trademark
of Perspective Robotics AG, Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm
Incorporated, Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Twitter
is a trademark of Twitter, Inc. Axon, Axon Air, Axon Evidence, Axon
Network and the Delta Logo are trademarks of Axon Enterprise, Inc.,
some of which are registered in the US and other countries. For
more information, visit www.axon.com/legal. All rights
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Axon PR Manager
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