Axon Body 4 provides better quality footage with additional
perspectives, streamlined operations and introduces real-time
communications support making it far more than just a
camera
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 11,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Axon (Nasdaq: AXON),
the global public safety technology leader, today introduced its
next generation body-worn camera, Axon Body 4. Key upgrades
include:
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- Expanded Communications Ability: Axon Body 4 introduces
bi-directional communications between officers and their support
teams, by enabling multiple viewers who have access to the
livestream to communicate in real-time with the camera wearer. A
new Watch Me button empowers officers to signal for additional
support, with location and critical alerts displayed on Axon
Respond.
- More Points Of View: Axon Body 4 offers the option to
easily connect an additional point-of-view (POV) camera module.
This camera can attach to an officer's head or shoulder, used
handheld or affixed to the brim of a hat or sunglasses to allow to
for alternative perspectives that more closely mirror the officer's
own point of view.
- Upgraded camera features: Sharper images, improved
visibility, a larger field of view and better camera capabilities
enable the wearer to capture more of every moment.
- More streamlined operations: Axon Body 4 improves the
officer user experience as well as enables agency administrators to
more easily manage their body camera programs.
"Axon Body 4's advanced features are a giant leap forward for
handling an incident safely in real-time," said Rick Smith, Founder and CEO of Axon. "Axon Body
4 provides far more than just a camera. It has the ability to be a
communications beacon. We believe Axon Body 4 will be a powerful
tool in public safety and security that can unlock new levels of
transparency, flexibility, increased situational awareness and
real-time support. This device sits at the core of equipping
agencies so they never miss a moment."
Ensuring that critical moments are always captured is an
important component of Axon's moonshot goal to cut gun-related
deaths between police and the public by 50% in the next decade.
Axon has led the way in body camera innovation since 2008,
providing customers with the latest technology to increase officer
and community safety. Axon Body 4 was specifically built for the
unique needs of public safety and security, empowering users to
capture and preserve footage and data exactly as situations
unfold.
More than just a camera, Axon Body 4 can eliminate barriers
of communication
In situations where public safety is at risk, real-time visibility
into unfolding events and timely support are crucial. Livestreaming
has been a tactical advantage in these instances, providing
additional eyes on scene. However, communication to officers from
supervisors and dispatchers has historically been over the radio,
and out of sync with the video and audio of the livestream.
Axon Body 4 enables public safety and their support teams to
communicate with one another in real-time, combining seamless video
livestreaming with new bi-directional audio. This capability is
immensely helpful when additional assistance is needed from
dispatchers, supervisors, translators, mental health experts or
anyone who can offer aid in a unique situation. Support teams off
scene can watch the livestream and communicate directly through the
officer's Axon Body 4, providing real-time support to the officer,
while preserving radio bandwidth for other demands.
A new Watch Me button on Axon Body 4 empowers officers to signal
for an additional set of eyes to watch their back when responding
to calls. When an officer presses this button, Axon Respond users
receive a notification within moments so they can immediately
support the officer. This enables supervisors and dispatchers to
prioritize which officers can most benefit from additional
support.
Similar to Axon Body 3, Axon Body 4 location can be shown on the
Axon Respond map in real-time, and cameras can be configured to
start recording automatically when an officer is assigned to or
approaches the location of a high priority call for service.
Critical alerts, such as the unholstering of a firearm, the arming
of a TASER device and more can be configured to communicate via the
body camera and display in Axon Respond. This further ensures that
agencies never miss a critical moment.
Enhanced features provide fundamental improvements for ease
of use
Axon Body 4 has a larger field of view of 160 degrees, or an 18%
optional view increase from prior models, getting the camera closer
to capturing everything the human eye can. It also includes a
stronger 5 MP sensor enabling sharper detail and higher resolution
footage. These upgrades can help capture more of the situation with
better quality.
Officers no longer need to decide between using chest mounted
cameras or flexible POV modules, as the Axon Body 4 has the option
to add on a quick connecting POV camera with the Flex POV module.
This provides viewing at multiple angles, including on tactical
eyewear to view at sight level or on a lapel for an additional
angle. The POV module can also capture unique perspectives in hand
for viewing around corners or underneath vehicles and can
livestream to Axon Respond. It's added with a quick snap onto the
Axon Body 4, is IP67 rated waterproof, smaller, lighter and more
durable than previous Axon Flex models and does not require
charging.
Full-shift connected camera with no compromises to capture
more of every moment
Axon Body 4 provides improved battery life, providing a 13+ hour
runtime that makes it reliable for a full-shift, without
compromise, even with real-time services running. Axon Body 4 also
provides rapid charge capabilities with magnetic quick-disconnect.
The device is able to add over 20% battery charge in under 30
minutes, making it simpler for the user to recharge in the car
while on duty.
With upgraded basic functions to enhance user experience, Axon
Body 4 has a simplified camera registration process, programmable
buttons and the ability to provide reminders and confirmations to
improve awareness of when the device is activated. Axon Body 4 also
provides more precise time tracking, GPS location accuracy and has
double the storage capacity compared to prior models, making it
even more capable of capturing high-quality videos and images with
faster processing. This improves the user experience for both the
camera wearer and administration.
Axon Body 4 is currently being trialed by several agencies in
the U.S. and will be available for customers to begin purchasing by
the second half of 2023, with shipments beginning shortly
after.
About Axon
Axon is a technology leader in global public safety. Our moonshot
goal is to cut gun-related deaths between police and the
public by 50% before 2033. Axon is building the public safety
operating system of the future by integrating a suite of hardware
devices and cloud software solutions that lead modern policing.
Axon's suite includes TASER energy devices, body-worn cameras,
in-car cameras, cloud-hosted digital evidence management solutions,
productivity software and real-time operations capabilities. Axon's
growing global customer base includes first responders across
international, federal, state and local law enforcement, fire,
corrections and emergency medical services, as well as the justice
sector, commercial enterprises and consumers.
Axon, Axon Body, Axon Flex, Axon Respond, TASER and the Delta
Logo are trademarks of Axon Enterprise, Inc., some of which are
registered in the US and other countries. For more information,
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