What Dedrone does

Dedrone is a counter-drone airspace security company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia (Washington D.C. area). The company develops AI/ML-powered solutions that detect, track, identify, and mitigate unauthorized drones across fixed sites, mobile deployments, portable kits, and vehicle-mounted platforms. Its core product, DedroneTracker.AI, is an autonomous command and control (C2) platform that fuses data from RF sensors, radar, PTZ cameras, and acoustic sensors through proprietary machine learning algorithms trained on over 18 million annotated drone images to virtually eliminate false positives. The portfolio spans DedroneFixedSite (multi-sensor on-site deployment), DedroneCity (zero-install city-wide airspace security), DedroneRapidResponse/DedroneTrailer+ (mobile detection units), DedronePortable (deployable kits), DedroneOnTheMove (vehicle-mounted), DedroneTactical (military CsUAS kill-chain), DedroneDefender 2 (AI-powered smart jammer), and DedroneBeyond (BVLOS Drone as First Responder enablement).

The company serves federal and military agencies, airports, public safety organizations, correctional facilities, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises, protecting over 850 sites across 32 countries and serving 6 of G-7 nation governments, 15 US federal entities, and 23 non-US governments. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (RF sensors, radar, cameras, jammers, trailers), software subscriptions and licensing via DedroneTracker.AI (available as cloud-hosted Airspace Security-as-a-Service or on-premise/air-gapped), and professional services including implementation, training, and partner-led integration. Distribution occurs primarily through direct enterprise field sales, a certified partner program, and government procurement channels including DHS grants and defense contracts.

Dedrone was acquired by Axon Enterprise on October 2, 2024 for approximately $400 million, becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary. Post-acquisition, Dedrone reports 300% revenue growth in Q1 2026 with bookings growth of approximately 500%, leveraging Axon's public safety distribution channel. The company holds the first-ever DHS SAFETY Act Designation for counter-drone technology, UK CPNI certification, and Veracode Verified certification.

Name

Dedrone

Legal name

Dedrone Holdings Inc.

Website

https://dedrone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dedrone develops AI-powered counter-drone detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation technology serving government, military, airports, correctional facilities, and critical infrastructure operators across 32 countries. Acquired by Axon Enterprise in October 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Counter-Drone Airspace Security

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Counter-UAS (C-UAS) Systems & Drone Defense (IMABAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Counter-UAS Detection Sensors & Integrated Sensor Suites (IMABAGAK), Autonomy Software, AI & Mission Management (UAS/UXV) (IMABAIAH), Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG)

Keywords

• Counter-drone detection systems
• Airspace security solutions
• Drone detection software
• RF sensor networks
• BVLOS drone operations

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Dedrone sells hardware products including RF sensors (RF-100, RF-300, RF-310, RF-360, RF-560), radar systems, PTZ cameras, DedroneDefender jammers, and portable/trailer/mounted detection units. Hardware is sold as part of comprehensive counter-drone solutions.
2. Software Subscriptions and Licensing: DedroneTracker.AI is available as cloud-hosted or on-premise/air-gapped software. Customers can access via Airspace Security-as-a-Service (ASaaS) model or traditional software licensing. The platform provides continuous drone detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation capabilities.
3. Professional Services: Dedrone provides implementation, deployment, training, and ongoing support services. The company works with certified partners and system integrators for global deployments.
4. Drone as First Responder (DFR) Solutions: DedroneBeyond enables DFR programs with FAA Certificate of Waiver support, providing airspace security for BVLOS drone operations. Revenue includes both software and associated hardware components for DFR deployments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Dedrone sells an integrated counter-drone (C-UAS) airspace security platform built on DedroneTracker.AI, an AI/ML command-and-control software that fuses RF sensors, radar, PTZ cameras, and acoustic inputs to autonomously detect, track, identify, and mitigate drones and locate their pilots. The platform is delivered as a combination of cloud-hosted or on-premise/air-gapped software, RF and radar hardware sensors, the DedroneDefender 2 smart jammer for mitigation, and form-factor variants (fixed site, mobile trailer, portable, vehicle-mounted, tactical) sold primarily to government, defense, public safety, airport, and critical infrastructure customers.

Product overview

Dedrone offers a comprehensive counter-drone platform architecture centered on DedroneTracker.AI, an AI-powered command-and-control (C2) platform that serves as the core software layer integrating multiple hardware sensors and mitigation solutions. The portfolio spans fixed-site installations (DedroneFixedSite), mobile solutions (DedroneRapidResponse trailer), portable kits (DedronePortable), vehicle-mounted systems (DedroneOnTheMove), military tactical kits (DedroneTactical), city-wide coverage (DedroneCity), and BVLOS enablement (DedroneBeyond). Hardware components include DedroneSensors (RF detection), PTZ cameras, and radar, while DedroneDefender 2 provides precision drone jamming. The platform offers both on-premise/air-gapped and cloud deployment options through Airspace Security-as-a-Service (ASaaS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DedroneTracker.AI: AI-powered command and control (C2) platform for counter-drone operations providing drone detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation through autonomous sensor fusion
• DedroneDefender 2
• DedronePortable
• DedroneRapidResponse / DedroneTrailer+
• DedroneBeyond
• DedroneFixedSite
• DedroneCity
• DedroneTactical
• DedroneOnTheMove

Products and services

• DedroneTracker.AI AI-powered command-and-control (C2) platform that autonomously detects, tracks, identifies, and mitigates drones through true sensor fusion combining RF, radar, camera, and acoustic inputs into a single unified interface. Available as cloud-hosted or on-premise/air-gapped software.
• DedroneCity Zero-install city-wide airspace security solution that allows organizations to instantly access drone data without hardware installation or maintenance, leveraging Dedrone's deployed sensor network to protect large urban populations.
• DedroneFixedSite Multi-layered drone protection solution for on-site deployment at fixed installations, combining DedroneSensors (RF), radar, and PTZ cameras to secure vulnerable airspace with multi-sensor detection capabilities.
• DedroneRapidResponse (DedroneTrailer+) Multi-layered mobile drone detection unit mounted on a towable trailer platform, providing comprehensive airspace security with RF sensors (up to 5km), PTZ cameras (up to 1km), and radar (up to 3km) with quick 20-minute setup and self-contained generator.
• DedronePortable Man-portable counter-drone detection kit that autonomously detects, tracks, and identifies drones and locates pilots in under 15 minutes. Scalable modular configurations including RF-only, tactical base kit with mitigation, and tactical extended kit with PTZ camera and radar; optional Starlink connectivity.
• DedroneDefender 2 AI-powered smart jammer for precision drone mitigation that can target drones from over 300 meters away, featuring autonomous AI-driven jamming, broad-spectrum and GNSS jamming capabilities, and 20-degree targeting cone for safe urban operation.
• DedroneBeyond AI-powered ground-based detect-and-avoid (DAA) system enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations for Drone as First Responder programs. Includes FAA Certificate of Waiver support and validated detection range of approximately 5.6 miles (9km).
• DedroneSensors (RF-100, RF-300, RF-310, RF-360, RF-560) Radio frequency drone detection sensors that receive and analyze RF signals to detect and locate drones and their pilots, with ranges up to 5km and classification of nearly 600 drones from 150 manufacturers.
• DedroneOnTheMove Vehicle-mounted counter-drone protection system designed for military vehicles, ensuring forces maintain mobility while armed with crucial counter-drone detection and mitigation capabilities during operations.
• DedroneTactical Complete counter-sUAS (CsUAS) kill-chain solution designed for agile combat environments, providing detection, tracking, identification, and mitigation of drone threats for military and tactical operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-minute average drone response time using DFR programs
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Axon EnterprisecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2024Axon Enterprise completed acquisition of Dedrone on October 2, 2024, integrating Dedrone's counter-drone technology with Axon's public safety platform. The combined entity advances drone as first responder (DFR) programs and airspace security capabilities. Dedrone operates as a subsidiary within Axon's product portfolio. Deal reportedly valued at approximately $400-500 million.
• Aerial ArmorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2023Dedrone acquired Aerial Armor in January 2023 to enhance airspace security solutions and integrate advanced counter-drone systems. Aerial Armor (legally registered as A&H Security Enterprises, LLC, a New Mexico company) was fully integrated into Dedrone's product portfolio and global operations.
• Petrone RiskminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDedrone was advised by Petrone Risk in the successful pursuit of DHS SAFETY Act Designation award, with Senior Managing Director Kathleen Lupia leading the effort.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DroneShield: DroneShield is an Australian-listed counter-UAS specialist offering DroneSentry, RfPatrol, and DroneGun jamming products targeted at military, law enforcement, and critical infrastructure. It is the most direct publicly traded comparable to Dedrone across hardware, software, and global defense go-to-market.
• D-Fend Solutions: D-Fend Solutions is an Israeli counter-UAS company focused on cyber-takeover (non-jamming) mitigation via its EnforceAir product, targeting airports, prisons, and military customers. Directly comparable to Dedrone in end markets and use cases but differentiated by cyber vs. RF jamming mitigation approach.
• Fortem Technologies: Fortem Technologies provides drone detection (SkyDome) and physical drone capture (DroneHunter) solutions for airports, military bases, and stadiums. Highly comparable to Dedrone in target customers and airspace security proposition, with a distinct kinetic-intercept value proposition.
• Liteye Systems: Liteye Systems is a Colorado-based counter-UAS integrator offering multi-sensor detection and defeat solutions (AUDS, THOR) primarily to U.S. military and DHS customers. Comparable to Dedrone in product scope and defense/government buyer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Anduril Industries: Anduril's Lattice command-and-control platform integrates counter-UAS detection, tracking, and kinetic/effects capabilities as part of a broader autonomous defense portfolio. It competes with DedroneTracker.AI for prime federal contracts but also offers much wider mission scope (sentinels, dive-LD, solid rocket motors).
• SRC Inc. SRC Inc. is a U.S. defense contractor offering the Silent Archer counter-UAS system combining radar, EO/IR, RF, and soft-kill capabilities for U.S. DoD. Comparable as a federal/defense counter-drone competitor with similar multi-sensor fusion architecture.
• CACI International: CACI provides counter-UAS solutions (CORIAN, M-Power) as part of a broad defense and intelligence portfolio, including to U.S. Army and federal agencies. Comparable as a federal counter-drone competitor with deeper systems-integration footprint than Dedrone.

Regional players

• Zen Technologies: Zen Technologies is an Indian defense company providing counter-drone and anti-drone jamming systems primarily to the Indian military and allied markets. Comparable product line (drone detection, RF jamming, soft-kill) but geographically focused on India and South Asia.

Emerging players

• Epirus: Epirus develops Leonidas, a high-power microwave counter-electronics system capable of disabling drone swarms, primarily for U.S. DoD. Comparable in counter-UAS mission but differentiated by directed-energy hardware vs. Dedrone's software/AI and jamming focus.
• SkySafe: SkySafe provides airspace security and counter-drone technology using signal intelligence and targeted RF intervention, with a focus on military, law enforcement, and airports. Closely comparable in mission and product architecture though smaller in scale than Dedrone.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/10048388
• Facebookfacebook.com/dedronetechnology

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors6 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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