Florida Firm Conducts ‘World’s First’ Non-Lethal Human Takedown With Drone

Florida-based Wrap Technologies has achieved a world first: conducting a non-lethal human takedown using a drone platform in a series of trials.

At the center of the demonstration was the Merlin-Interdictor drone, which deployed a “BolaWrap” device that entangled a human target from the air. 

The engagement was repeated several times, confirming the drone’s ability to subdue hostile individuals safely and consistently.

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