James Reynolds's questions to Axon Enterprise Inc (AXON) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
James Reynolds asked about potential adoption hurdles for newer AI functionalities beyond Draft One and the impact of recent FAA waiver process improvements on the Drone as a First Responder (DFR) business.
Answer
CEO Patrick Smith acknowledged that advanced features like vehicle intelligence might see slower adoption in some jurisdictions but noted strong interest in productivity tools like the real-time translator. Executive Jeffrey Kunins added that the broad AI suite offers a 'palette of choices,' increasing overall value. Regarding DFR, Smith and Kunins called the FAA changes a 'meaningful step forward' and stated that DFR is 'going mainstream,' with growth expected to accelerate in the second half of the year.