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BRINC Public Safety Drone Maker Closes $125M Round Led by Motorola

July 14, 2026 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

Seattle-based BRINC secures a Motorola Solutions-led round, pushing total capital past a quarter billion dollars and targeting all 80,000 U.S. public safety stations. BRINC announced July 14, 2026, a $125 million financing round led by Motorola Solutions, with participation from Index Ventures and Dylan Field, chief executive and founder of Figma. The Seattle-based public … [Read more...] about BRINC Public Safety Drone Maker Closes $125M Round Led by Motorola

Public Safety Drone Review: May 5, 2026 with BRINC CEO Blake Resnick

April 29, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

Join the Live Discussion on May 5 Register here for the May Public Safety Drone Review. The next Public Safety Drone Review will take place at 3pm EST on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, bringing together public safety professionals for a live discussion on current news, operational insights, and new technology in the field. This month’s session will feature guest Blake Resnick, founder … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Review: May 5, 2026 with BRINC CEO Blake Resnick

Beyond the Patrol Car: Drones Join the Public Safety Ecosystem

April 21, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

At Motorola Solutions Summit 2026, agencies describe a shift from standalone drone programs to fully integrated response ecosystems The Motorola Solutions Summit 2026, held April 19–22 in Orlando, Florida, brought together public safety leaders and technology providers to discuss the future of emergency response. A keynote session featuring executives from BRINC drones and … [Read more...] about Beyond the Patrol Car: Drones Join the Public Safety Ecosystem

Drones on Call: Motorola Integrates UAVs into 911 Systems

September 18, 2025 by staff 3 Comments

Motorola drones for public safety

Motorola Solutions teams with 2 UAV companies on Drone as First Responder (DFR) Applications By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A police officer, encountering an emergency situation, pushes a button on his hand-held radio and automatically dispatches a drone to come to his aid. In another scenario a team of officers en route to the site of a potential crime in progress … [Read more...] about Drones on Call: Motorola Integrates UAVs into 911 Systems

From One Drone to a Citywide DFR Network: Laredo PD’s Journey

September 8, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Motorola drones for public safety

From humble beginnings, Laredo PD launches DFR program By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Over the past decade or so, the police department in the border city of Laredo, Texas has seen its drone program grow from operating a single low-tech UAV to a full-fledged drone as first responder (DFR) program, which will involve six BRINC drones stationed in drone nests … [Read more...] about From One Drone to a Citywide DFR Network: Laredo PD’s Journey

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