Draft:Throwflame (company)
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| Industry | Development of flamethrowers and UAV attachments |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Quinn Whitehead |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Flamethrowers, UAVs |
| Website | throwflame |
Throwflame, originally known as XMatter, is a flamethrower manufacturer based in Cleveland, Ohio. The company is notable for introducing handheld flamethrowers to the general public as well as for developing the first UAV-based flamethrower attachment.
History[edit]
XMatter, now Throwflame, was founded by Quinn Whitehead in 2015.[2][3] The company identified a market gap for flamethrowers for agricultural use, acknowledging the challenges faced by those seeking military surplus models for such purposes.[4][2] The same year, the company introduced the X15, a handheld flamethrower capable of projecting fuel up to 50 feet.[5] This model drew media and legislative scrutiny, particularly due to its unregulated status in many U.S. states.[6][7]
In 2018, the company expanded its product line with the XL18 Flamethrower. This model, with an increased range of over 110 feet, was initially developed for a government client and later made available to the public.[8][9]
In 2019, Throwflame released the TF-19 WASP, a UAV-mounted flamethrower attachment, sparking further media interest.[10][11][12]
In 2023, the company introduced the Thermonator, a robotic dog equipped with the ARC flamethrower attachment.[13][14]
Legal and Regulatory Status[edit]
In the United States, flamethrowers such as those produced by Throwflame are not federally regulated and are not classified as firearms.[15] State laws regarding these devices vary, with some states implementing specific regulations.[16] Legislation to ban flamethrowers was proposed by US Representative Eliot Engel but did not progress in Congress.[17][18][19][20] Throwflame has highlighted the practical applications of their products, such as their use in remote agricultural burning and forest fire containment, in discussions about the legality and safety of their use.[21][12]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cleveland Startup Makes Dreams of Flamethrower Ownership a Reality". Crain's Cleveland Business. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ a b Masunaga, Samantha (2018-01-30). "Elon Musk sold 10,000 Boring Co. flamethrowers in 2 days. He knows what his fans like". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Contrera, Jessica (September 8, 2015). "The incredibly dangerous weapon that is legal almost everywhere". Washington Post. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ War is Boring (2016-04-14). "Who Wants a Flamethrower?". War Is Boring. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Smith, Aaron (2015-08-13). "Flamethrowers, given up by military, are now being sold to the public". CNN Business.
- ^ Reed, Brad (6 April 2016). "Flamethrower shoots fire 50 feet in the air in this amazing 4K slow-mo video". Yahoo Finance. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Harrison, Iain (2010-11-25). "XMatter X15 Flamethrower - From the God Bless America Files". Recoil. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Dormehl, Luke (2019-02-21). "This Ridiculous Flamethrower Makes Elon Musk's Look Like a Lighter". Digital Trends. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "Press Kit". Throwflame.com.
- ^ Keller, Jared (2019-07-16). "The flamethrower drone conversion kit you never knew you needed is finally here". Task & Purpose. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Leskin, Paige. "You can now buy a flamethrower to attach to your drone for $1,500". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ a b "This Company Is Selling Drone-Mounted Flamethrowers to the General Public". www.vice.com. 17 July 2019. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Szondy, David (2023-06-27). "Robotic dog turns up the heat with a flamethrower backpack".
- ^ McFadden, Christopher (2023-06-23). "Want 'fire on demand'? Then get yourself a 'Thermonator' robodog". interestingengineering.com. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ Farivar, Cyrus (2015-08-25). "Facing possible ban, more Americans are buying new—and legal—$900 flamethrowers". Ars Technica.
- ^ Atherton, Kelsey (2019-07-18). "What could the government want with this civilian flamethrower drone?". C4ISRNet. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Engel, Eliot L. (2015-12-04). "H.R.4009 - Flamethrowers? Really? Act". United States Congress. Archived from the original on 2022-03-10. Retrieved 2022-03-10.
- ^ Nelson, Steven (2023-03-28). "Biden falsely says electric apprentices 'don't get paid' and flamethrowers illegal". Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Canaparo, GianCarlo. "Bill to Ban Flamethrowers Is a Solution in Search of a Problem". The Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ "Should We Ban Americans From Owning Flamethrowers?". Newsweek. 2018-02-08. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ Hollister, Sean (2019-07-17). "The flamethrower drone will soon be a thing you can buy". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
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