Department 13 International Limited announced that its has received delivery of its first production systems of MESMERTM 1.5. The first systems are now in final validation and acceptance testing in anticipation of the imminent formal release. The new MESMERTM 1.5 Counter Drone Solution includes: New hardware and software upgrades that enhance detection capabilities and offer an increased range up to 400% greater than the initial product release; Expanded operational frequencies (433MHz, 915 MHz, 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz); A new form factor into a single, integrated unit allowing for deployment in fixed-site, vehicle and man-portable applications; and Multi-node application which allows MESMERTM systems to communicate with one another to better defend against simultaneous drone threats and protect larger areas through a single operator console. MESMERTM multi-node deployments are suitable for large areas of protection such as airports, military bases, stadiums, and other large installations. Initial demonstrations of MESMERTM 1.5 have been well received by both government and commercial customers, with multiple follow-up evaluations booked throughout the remainder of 2017. The first Five (5) Version 1.5 systems were purchased by 2 customers during the June Quarter, with delivery scheduled for August and September. The upgraded MESMER solution will be sold at a higher price point (up to $400,000/unit vs. $300,000 for Version 1.0 system) to better reflect the enhanced counter drone capabilities.