Robert W. Baird Maintains a Buy Rating on Axon Enterprise (AXON), Keeps the PT
William Power noted, that the executive orders to enhance the commercial use of drones significantly improve the strategic position of Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON). This becomes more relevant considering the company's strategic partnership with Skydio to deliver scalable drones as first responders for public safety. Power believes the drone market is expected to grow significantly as regulations will allow more drone operations.
A technician in a white coat testing an in-car system on a modern military vehicle.
Additionally, Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) acquired Dedrone last year which also strengthens its capabilities in drone technology and provides its field importance. According to analyst Power, the drone and robotics industries are valued to be worth more than $20 billion, thereby presenting an opportunity for the company to deploy more DFR programs.
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) is a global technology company focused on public safety. It manufactures and provides various products including TASER energy devices, body and in-car cameras, and cloud-based software for managing digital evidence.
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