A laser-based mosquito device that began as a crowdfunding project is now moving into the market. Tom's Hardware reports that Photon Matrix has started mass production of its Infrared and Blue Laser Mosquito Air Defense system and expects to ship the first devices later this month, according to the company's latest Indiegogo update. The device is also now available to purchase directly from Photon Matrix's website, according to the report, meaning buyers do not need to have backed the original campaign. The product entered crowdfunding in July last year, Tom's Hardware says. Photon Matrix is pitched as a fixed mosquito-control system rather than a handheld zapper or chemical repellent. According to Tom's Hardware, the company says the device can shoot down bugs within a six-meter radius across a 90-degree horizontal scanning plane. The targeting stack is the notable part. Tom's Hardware reports that Photon Matrix uses LiDAR, millimeter-wave radar, and an AI vision module to identify targets between 2 mm and 20 mm in size, moving at up to 1 meter per second. Once a target is identified, the device uses a laser beam to strike it. Pricing puts the product well outside the impulse-gadget category. The infrared laser version, described as designed for home use, costs $988, while the blue laser version costs $1,088 and is positioned for industrial use, according to Tom's Hardware. The report says manufacturer test videos show the system shooting down mosquitoes, but it does not establish independent performance results. Tom's Hardware explicitly notes that real-world testing by independent reviewers is still needed before the device's effectiveness can be judged outside company demonstrations. Safety is also a central question for a product that uses lasers around people, pets, and other animals. Tom's Hardware reports that Photon Matrix says the device has passed certifications intended to ensure it will not harm people, pets, or birds that cross the target range. That remains a manufacturer-backed claim in the provided material, not an independently verified finding. Who benefits: Photon Matrix benefits from converting a crowdfunded concept into a product buyers can order. Early adopters with serious mosquito-control needs may also benefit if independent testing confirms the company's performance claims. Who's exposed: Buyers are exposed to performance risk because the provided evidence relies on manufacturer materials rather than independent reviews. The company is exposed to scrutiny around safety, target accuracy, and whether the system works consistently in real-world conditions.