Ondas' American Robotics Secures Purchase Order from a Major Urban Public Safety Organization in the U.S. for the Kestrel System, an Advanced Drone Detection and Counter-UAS Solution
- Secured new purchase order from a major urban public safety organization, expanding market presence
- System's effectiveness validated through multiple FAA BVLOS waivers
- Versatile product offering with both active and passive detection configurations
- Integration capability with existing Optimus System for enhanced functionality
- Purchase order value and contract terms not disclosed
- Specific customer identity not revealed
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Ondas' American Robotics secures public safety contract for drone detection technology, validating their counter-UAS capabilities in critical security applications.
This purchase order from a major urban public safety organization represents a significant market validation for American Robotics' Kestrel system. The counter-UAS (C-UAS) technology addresses the growing security concern of unauthorized drone activity in sensitive areas and during high-visibility public events. What makes this particularly notable is the Kestrel system's proven track record with FAA Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers鈥攁 substantial regulatory achievement that few drone detection platforms have secured.
The contract demonstrates American Robotics' expansion beyond industrial inspection into security and threat detection markets, which represent substantial growth opportunities. The public safety sector demands extremely reliable solutions with minimal false positives/negatives, suggesting the Kestrel system has demonstrated impressive technical capabilities during evaluation.
The system's dual configuration options (active and passive detection) and compatibility with fixed or mobile deployments provide versatile application potential across various security scenarios. This flexibility, combined with the ability to integrate with their Optimus drone system, creates a comprehensive security ecosystem that could drive additional sales through cross-selling opportunities.
While the press release doesn't disclose the financial terms or deployment scale, securing a major urban public safety customer provides American Robotics with a high-profile reference client that could accelerate adoption among similar organizations nationwide. This represents an important commercial milestone for Ondas' drone subsidiary as it works to monetize its advanced autonomous systems.
Kestrel System to Provide Enhanced Airspace Security for High-Visibility Public Events, Strengthening American Robotics' Leadership in Counter-UAS Technology
Proven Field Capabilities and FAA BVLOS Waivers Position Kestrel as an Attractive Solution for Public Safety and Airspace Management
American Robotics Expands Market Reach with Versatile Active and Passive Drone Detection Solutions for Fixed and Mobile Applications
SPARKS, MA / / June 16, 2025 / (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary ("American Robotics") has secured a purchase order from a major urban public safety organization in the U.S. for its patent-pending Kestrel system. The Kestrel system, American Robotics' premier drone detection, Counter-UAS (C-UAS), and airspace management solution, provides comprehensive situational awareness and a proven detect-and-avoid capability, enabling advanced autonomous aerial operations.
"We are thrilled to see the Kestrel system adopted by this major public safety agency in the United States," said Timothy "T3" Tenne, CEO of American Robotics. "The ability to detect, track, and manage airborne threats is crucial for maintaining security in sensitive environments. The Kestrel system is designed to meet the evolving needs of airspace management, offering a flexible, high-performance solution that is ready to support missions of critical importance and enhance public safety."
The Kestrel system is available in both active and passive detection configurations, supporting fixed and mobile applications for versatile deployment. In addition to Counter-UAS and drone detection, Kestrel can be integrated with American Robotics' Optimus System to support fully remote autonomous drone operations, when Optimus is deployed for aerial security and inspection. Designed to deliver unmatched reliability and performance, Kestrel has proven its capabilities through numerous U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waivers, demonstrating its effectiveness in active mission environments.
This latest deployment will provide layered security at high-visibility public events where airspace awareness and safety are particularly valuable to support public safety officials in protecting the public. The advanced sensor technology embedded in Kestrel will increase the safety and protection of critical airspace, delivering a dependable solution for large-scale event security.
The proven track record and advanced capabilities of the American Robotics Kestrel systems set a new standard in C-UAS and airspace management, combining robust technology with field-proven performance in live operational scenarios.
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About Ondas Holdings Inc.
Ondas Holdings Inc. ("Ondas") is a leading provider of private wireless data solutions via Ondas Networks Inc. ("Ondas Networks") and commercial drone solutions through Ondas Autonomous Systems Inc. via its wholly-owned subsidiaries American Robotics, Inc. ("American Robotics" or "AR") and Airobotics LTD ("Airobotics"), which we operate as a separate business unit called Ondas Autonomous Systems.
Ondas Networks is a developer of proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology for large established and emerging commercial and government markets. Ondas Networks' standards-based (802.16t), multi-patented, software-defined radio FullMAX platform enables Mission-Critical IoT (MC-IoT) applications by overcoming the bandwidth limitations of today's legacy private licensed wireless networks. Ondas Networks' customer end markets include railroads, utilities, oil and gas, transportation, aviation (including drone operators) and government entities whose demands span a wide range of mission critical applications.
Ondas Autonomous Systems Inc. (OAS) specializes in designing, developing, and marketing autonomous drone solutions via its two advanced drone platforms: the Optimus System, the world's first FAA-certified small UAS (sUAS) for aerial security and data capture, and the Iron Drone Raider, a counter-drone system designed to combat hostile drones. Both platforms are highly automated, AI-powered, and capable of continuous, remote operation for critical defense, infrastructure, industrial, and government applications. American Robotics and Airobotics have achieved industry-leading regulatory milestones, including the first-ever FAA Type Certification for the Optimus System and the first drone system approved by the FAA for automated beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations without an on-site human operator.
Ondas Networks, American Robotics and Airobotics together provide users in defense, homeland security, public safety and other critical industrial and government security and infrastructure markets with improved connectivity, situational awareness and data collection and information processing capabilities.
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