NASHVILLE, TN - Feb. 3, 2026. Tone, Whisper Aero’s outdoor brand, today announced the T1 Pilot Program, an early access program that loans select commercial operators' pre-production T1 Handheld Leaf Blower units for a 2–3 week on-site trial. The program is designed for organizations that require professional performance in environments where noise has a direct impact on the experience, including resorts and hospitality properties, golf courses, HOAs, universities, and professional landscaping teams.
In noise-sensitive settings, traditional gas-powered equipment can turn routine maintenance into a disruption. The T1 Handheld Leaf Blower reduces that tradeoff by delivering 25 newtons of blowing force and 880 CFM while operating at 52 dB(A) at 50 feet – enabling crews to maintain grounds during peak guest hours, tournament play, and campus activity without interrupting the experience.
“In hospitality, quiet isn’t a nice-to-have – it’s part of the experience,” said Andrew Terajewicz, Director of Air Management at Whisper Aero. “The T1 Pilot Program is built for operators who want their property to feel premium all day long, and it gives teams a way to prove what changes when the noise is gone.”
Trial-first, low-friction adoption
The T1 Pilot Program is designed to be simple to evaluate and easy to adopt. Qualified operators receive loaner pre-production units for a 2–3 week trial, plus direct support from Tone to capture feedback and validate performance in real operating conditions.
The program supports multiple purchasing pathways, including direct purchasing for hotels and hotel groups, alongside traditional commercial channels. Participants also receive priority access to production units when shipments begin in September 2026.
Pre-production pilot units ship in April 2026, with a second pilot wave in July 2026. Trials are provided at no cost. Additionally, pilot participants will be prioritized for initial delivery allocation of Tone’s future Backpack Battery System, designed for longer duty cycles on large properties and shipping in Q2 2027.
How to Participate
Commercial operators can apply to join the T1 Pilot Program at toneoutdoors.com/pages/partners. Allocation is prioritized based on application date and fleet potential.
Experience the T1 Handheld Leaf Blower in person at the Golf Industry Show (GCSAA Conference and Trade Show), Feb. 2–5, 2026, in Orlando, FL, booth #1135.
