Wrap Technologies, Inc. announced on April 13 a new research and development initiative focused on net-based drone capture technologies, expanding its non-lethal response platform into aerial interdiction for public safety, law enforcement, critical infrastructure, and defense-adjacent applications.
According to the company’s statement, the initiative builds on Wrap’s Kevlar-based cassette technology—originally developed for the BolaWrap platform—and extends it into new aerial payload configurations designed to support safe interdiction of unmanned aerial system threats in complex environments. The development efforts target both drone-to-drone interception and air-to-ground non-lethal deployment concepts intended for use in populated and infrastructure-sensitive settings where traditional counter-UAS approaches may present higher operational or collateral risk.
The company said its current research includes net-based payloads for aerial capture and entanglement of target drones, adaptation of Kevlar cord systems for broader capture geometries, multi-payload drone configurations enabling multiple capture opportunities within a single sortie, and scalable cassette designs to support different mission profiles across various security-sensitive environments. Wrap believes this modular approach can extend proven law enforcement platforms into new domains without unnecessary complexity while supporting faster iteration across multiple deployment formats.
Wrap’s aerial capture strategy is being developed with a focus on safer use in domestic and international public safety settings. The company said this approach may offer several potential advantages such as physical capture rather than destructive defeat, avoidance of RF interference in communications-sensitive civilian environments, reduced uncontrolled debris over populated areas, and support for lawful intervention pathways aligned with agency policy and operational doctrine. Wrap’s development roadmap also includes concepts intended to support multi-drone interdiction from a single platform.
The company reported growing interest in its expanding public safety platform as agencies evaluate ways to address drone-related threats across law enforcement, first response, public venues, energy infrastructure, and government-related environments. Wrap said that its broader non-lethal response approach—combining tools, training, and policy-aligned implementation—positions it to play a role in next-generation public safety technologies.
More information about this initiative can be found in the organization’s press release.
