Wrap Announces R&D Expansion into Net-Based Drone Interdiction, Advancing Non-Lethal Public Safety Capabilities
Rhea-AI Summary
Wrap (NASDAQ: WRAP) announced an R&D initiative, dated April 13, 2026, to extend its Kevlar-based cassette platform into net-based drone interdiction for drone-to-drone and air-to-ground non-lethal capture concepts.
The program targets public safety, law enforcement, corrections, critical infrastructure, and defense-adjacent use by developing multi-payload cassettes, adapted Kevlar cord geometries, and scalable aerial payloads intended to reduce collateral risk in populated environments.
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News Market Reaction – WRAP
On the day this news was published, WRAP gained 4.67%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. This price movement added approximately $4M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $83.25M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
WRAP showed no pre-news price change, while peers were mixed: GNSS up 3.33%, but ACFN, MIND, ODYS, and SOTK down between 1.71% and 13.31%, pointing to stock-specific drivers rather than a sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 | Counter-UAS pre-order | Positive | +0.0% | Pre-order for 20 MERLIN-1 counter-UAS systems in U.K. public safety. |
| Apr 07 | Agency product sale | Positive | -4.5% | Galveston PD purchase of BolaWrap devices and WrapTactics subscription. |
| Mar 26 | Earnings results | Positive | +4.9% | Q4 and FY25 results with revenue growth and efficiency improvements. |
| Mar 23 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -0.7% | Announcement of date and time for Q4 and FY25 results call. |
| Mar 19 | Agency upgrade | Positive | +2.7% | Northern York County police upgrade to BolaWrap 150 and WrapTactics LMS. |
Recent operational and revenue announcements mostly saw price alignment, but some positive commercial news in April showed muted or negative reactions.
Over the last month, WRAP reported several milestones: a major pre-order for 20 MERLIN-1 Counter-UAS systems in the U.K. and Europe on Apr 10, multiple U.S. police department deployments of BolaWrap and WrapTactics during March–April, and Q4/FY25 results on Mar 26 highlighting 62% Q4 revenue growth to $1.4M and 15% FY25 growth to $5.2M. Today’s R&D expansion into net-based drone interdiction builds directly on that counter‑UAS and non‑lethal platform trajectory.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective S-3 shelf filed on 2026-02-09 registers 5,000,000 common shares for resale by existing investors from a February 2026 private placement, highlighting potential dilution and stock overhang if those shares are sold into the market.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extends WRAP’s non-lethal platform into net-based drone interdiction, targeting both drone-to-drone and air-to-ground capture in sensitive environments. It follows recent wins such as MERLIN-1 pre-orders and growing BolaWrap and WrapTactics deployments, alongside FY25 revenue of $5.2M and continued losses disclosed in recent filings. Investors may watch how quickly these aerial concepts convert into commercial deployments and how they interact with existing warrant, resale, and dilution overhang disclosures.
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Company builds on Kevlar-based cassette platform to support drone-to-drone and air-to-ground non-lethal capture concepts for state, local, and federal public safety agencies
MIAMI, April 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wrap Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WRAP) (“Wrap” or the “Company”), a global leader in Non-Lethal Response (“NLR”) and public safety technology, today announced a strategic research and development initiative focused on net-based drone capture technologies, expanding the Company’s NLR platform into aerial interdiction for public safety, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, and defense-adjacent applications.
The initiative builds on Wrap’s Kevlar-based cassette technology, originally developed for the BolaWrap® platform, and extends that architecture into new aerial payload configurations designed to support the safe interdiction of unmanned aerial system (“UAS”) threats in complex environments. Wrap’s development efforts are focused on both drone-to-drone interception and air-to-ground non-lethal deployment concepts, expected to create a scalable capability intended for use in populated and infrastructure-sensitive settings where traditional counter-UAS approaches may present elevated operational and collateral risk.
Wrap believes this initiative reflects a natural extension of its broader NLR strategy: applying non-lethal control concepts to emerging operational environments where agencies need safer, more precise, and more accountable intervention options. As human-machine interaction becomes a more significant part of public safety and security operations, the Company believes those interactions should begin with Non-Lethal Response.
Expanding the Kevlar-Based Cassette Platform
Wrap’s current research efforts include:
- Net-based payloads designed for aerial capture and entanglement of target drones
- Adaptation of Kevlar cord systems for broader capture geometries and dynamic engagement scenarios
- Multi-payload drone configurations intended to enable multiple capture opportunities within a single sortie
- Scalable cassette designs to support different mission profiles across law enforcement, corrections, critical infrastructure, and other security-sensitive environments
The Company believes this modular approach can extend a proven law enforcement platform into new domains without introducing unnecessary complexity, while supporting faster iteration across multiple deployment formats and operational use cases.
Designed for Public Safety Environments
Wrap’s aerial capture strategy is being developed with a focus on safer use in domestic and international public safety settings. The Company believes this approach may offer several potential advantages, including:
- physical capture rather than destructive defeat
- avoidance of RF interference in communications-sensitive civilian environments
- reduced uncontrolled debris over populated areas
- support for lawful intervention pathways aligned with agency policy, operational doctrine, and use-of-force frameworks
These attributes may become increasingly important as agencies evaluate alternatives to traditional counter-UAS methods that may be less suitable for urban, crowded, or infrastructure-sensitive environments.
Wrap’s development roadmap also includes concepts intended to support multi-drone interdiction from a single platform. The Company believes the ability to deploy multiple net payloads in sequence or rapid succession could improve mission flexibility, create redundant capture opportunities, and better support operational readiness in environments involving repeated or coordinated drone incursions.
The Company is seeing growing interest in its expanding public safety platform as agencies, partners, and end users evaluate new ways to address drone-related threats across law enforcement, first response, public venues, energy and critical infrastructure, and government-related environments. Wrap believes its broader NLR approach of combining tools, training, and policy-aligned implementation positions the Company to play a meaningful role in the next generation of non-lethal public safety technologies.
Wrap’s expansion into aerial interdiction represents another step in its mission to define and deliver Non-Lethal Response as a system, not a standalone tool. The Company believes public safety requires more than a device-only solution, particularly as drone-enabled operations and autonomous systems continue to expand. Wrap’s R&D roadmap is intended to support that future by extending safer, lawful, and more scalable intervention options both on the ground and in the air.
About Wrap Technologies, Inc.
Wrap Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WRAP) a global leader in innovative public safety technologies and non-lethal tools, delivering cutting-edge technology with exceptional people to address the complex, modern day challenges facing public safety organizations.
Wrap's complete public safety portfolio includes the non-lethal BolaWrap® 150 device, WrapReality™ immersive training platform, WrapVision™ body-worn camera system, WrapTactics™ training programs, and next-generation C-UAS solutions like PAN-DA and the 1KC Kinetic Anti-Drone Cassette, all of which supports the Company's mission to provide safer, scalable, and cost-effective technologies for public safety, defense, and critical infrastructure markets. Wrap's BolaWrap® 150 solution leads in pre-escalation intended to provide law enforcement with a safer choice for nearly every phase of a critical incident. This innovative, patented device deploys a multi-sensory, cognitive disruption that leverages sight, sound and sensation to expand the pre-escalation period and gives officers the advantage and critical time to manage non-compliant subjects before resorting to higher-force options. The BolaWrap® 150 is not pain-based compliance. It does not shoot, strike, shock, or incapacitate, instead, it helps officers strategically operate pre-escalation on the force continuum, reducing the risk of injury to both officers and subjects. Used by over 1,000 agencies across the U.S. and in 60 countries, BolaWrap® is backed by training certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST), reinforcing Wrap's commitment to public safety through cutting-edge technology and expert training.
WrapReality™ VR is a fully immersive training simulator to enhance decision-making under pressure.
As a comprehensive public safety training platform, it provides first responders with realistic, interactive scenarios that reflect the evolving challenges of modern law enforcement. By offering a growing library of real-world situations, WrapReality™ is intended to equip officers with the skills and confidence to navigate high-stakes encounters effectively, which we believe leads to safer outcomes for both responders and the communities they serve.
WrapVision is an all-new body-worn camera and evidence management system built for efficiency.
Designed for efficiency, security, and transparency to meet the rigorous demands of modern law enforcement, WrapVision captures, stores, and helps manage digital evidence, ensuring operational security, regulatory compliance, and enhanced video picture quality and field of view.
The WrapVision camera, powered by IONODES, boasts streamlined cloud integration and final North American assembly, with a critical made-in-America roadmap projected for early 2026. This track helps ensure data integrity and helps eliminate critical concerns over unauthorized access or foreign surveillance risks.
Trademark Information
Wrap, the Wrap logo, BolaWrap®, WrapReality™ and Wrap Training Academy are trademarks of Wrap Technologies, Inc., some of which are registered in the U.S. and abroad. All other trade names used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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