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BRINC and OMADA Group Partner to Enhance Water Rescue Operations with Drone-Deployed Emergency Flotation Devices

September 27, 2024 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

New Partnership Brings Faster Water Rescue Solutions for Public Safety Agencies

BRINC and OMADA Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving water rescue operations by using drones to deploy Emergency Flotation Devices (EFDs). This collaboration brings together BRINC’s advanced drone technology and OMADA Group’s expertise in first-responder safety equipment. The two companies are working to equip public safety agencies across the U.S. and Canada with drone-deployable Restube EFDs.

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The Partnership: A New Standard for Water Rescues

BRINC’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution, combined with OMADA Group’s Restube Automatic EFD, offers a new, faster way to respond to water emergencies. The Restube Automatic is a lightweight flotation device that automatically deploys when it touches water, making it an ideal tool for drones. This technology allows public safety agencies to mount the device directly onto BRINC’s Responder drones using a custom Restube mount, ensuring that life-saving flotation devices can be delivered to individuals in distress within seconds.

“By combining Restube EFDs with BRINC’s drone ecosystem, we’re equipping first responders with a life-saving water rescue tool,” said BRINC Founder and CEO Blake Resnick. “This partnership enables immediate deployment of flotation devices to people who need them as quickly as possible.”

A Game-Changing Tool for Public Safety

The partnership offers several advantages for first responders. Drones equipped with EFDs are faster than traditional methods of delivering rescue equipment, such as boats or crewed aircraft. This allows for quicker response times, especially in critical situations where every second counts. According to OMADA Group’s Owner and Partner Arcady Shteynberg, “No tool can deliver a flotation device on scene faster than a drone. It requires less maintenance than traditional crewed aviation and isn’t restricted by the limitations of boats or other watercraft.”

This innovative solution is rapidly being adopted by more public safety agencies as they recognize its potential to enhance water rescue operations.

The Impact on Public Safety Agencies

The combination of Restube flotation devices and BRINC’s drones aims to set a new standard in emergency response. As more agencies integrate this technology into their operations, they are expected to improve their ability to save lives in water-related emergencies. The collaboration provides a comprehensive, ready-to-deploy solution, ensuring that first responders have the tools they need to act quickly and effectively.

For more information on BRINC’s drone technology and solutions, visit BRINC Drones. To explore OMADA Group’s products and services, visit OMADA Group.

Read more:

  • BRINC and Echodyne Collaborate to Enhance BVLOS Drone Operations for First Responders
  • Real-Time 911 Call Streaming Enhances Officer Response with BRINC and HigherGround
  • BRINC Unveils Purpose-Built 911 Response Drone

 

Miriam McNabb

Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry.  Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
For drone industry consulting or writing, Email Miriam.

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