Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are reshaping how law enforcement agencies gather information and respond to emergencies. In this guest commentary, former police chief Mike Moulton shares his perspective on why DFR represents the most significant advance in police situational awareness since the introduction of the police radio, while offering a practical assessment of … [Read more...] about Drone as First Responder – and the 3 Questions Every Police Leader Should Ask Before Funding a Program
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BRINC Public Safety Drone Maker Closes $125M Round Led by Motorola
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
Conroe Police Launch DFR Program Funded by Criminal Asset Seizures
City’s DFR program financed by asset forfeiture funds By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Images: Jim Magill When the city of Conroe, Texas was considering establishing a Drones as First Responders (DFR) program, cost was a major issue. The city’s leaders solved that problem by arranging to have the bad guys pay for the program. In a recent press conference announcing … [Read more...] about Conroe Police Launch DFR Program Funded by Criminal Asset Seizures
BRINC Partnership Gives Public Safety Agencies an “Immediate Upgrade” in Incident Intelligence
BRINC and Nova Partner to Add Advanced Mapping and Thermal Intelligence for Public Safet Public safety drone manufacturer BRINC has announced a new partnership with Nova Software Company aimed at bringing advanced aerial mapping and data analysis capabilities to first responders. The companies say the integration will allow agencies using BRINC drones to turn aerial imagery … [Read more...] about BRINC Partnership Gives Public Safety Agencies an “Immediate Upgrade” in Incident Intelligence
As Disaster Risks Grow, WingXpand and Verizon Explore New Tools for Emergency Response
WingXpand will work with Verizon Frontline and emergency teams to explore new tools for disaster assessment and community resilience As severe weather events continue to affect communities across the United States, drone and autonomous aircraft technologies are gaining attention as tools to support emergency response. This week, St. Louis-based WingXpand announced its … [Read more...] about As Disaster Risks Grow, WingXpand and Verizon Explore New Tools for Emergency Response
