Tech Life Drones with Tasers
Oct 14, 2025
Rick Smith, Founder and CEO of Axon Enterprise, dives into the future of policing technology with a focus on Tasers and drones. He reveals plans for drones equipped with Tasers to enhance first response capabilities. Smith discusses innovations in Taser range, safety measures, and ethical considerations surrounding their use. He also touches on Axon's global collaboration with police forces and the complexities of incorporating new tech. Plus, find out about underwater gliders and the imminent quantum computing revolution!
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How A Taser Incapacitates
- Rick Smith describes a Taser as a non-lethal way to stop people by inducing a transient seizure-like muscle cramp and numb tingling.
- He claims the effect is intense but disappears when the device is turned off.
Extended Range And Capacity
- Axon extended effective Taser range from about 3–5 meters to around 15 meters in their new model.
- The new device also increases shot capacity from one or two to up to ten shots.
Investigate Context Before Blaming The Device
- Rick Smith acknowledges deaths linked to Tasers but emphasizes a very low risk relative to use frequency and common confounding factors.
- He urges careful analysis of circumstances like drug intoxication or falls rather than attributing causation to the device alone.