Counter-drone technology joins Motorola Solutions’ public safety portfolio as demand for airspace protection grows Motorola Solutions has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of counter-drone technology provider D-Fend Solutions. The deal brings D-Fend’s RF cyber-takeover technology into Motorola Solutions’ public safety and security portfolio. “Safety on the ground demands … [Read more...] about Motorola Solutions Completes $1.5 Billion Acquisition of D-Fend Solutions
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Michigan Awards $2 Million for Five Advanced Air Mobility Projects
State agencies will test drones and aerial technologies for environmental monitoring, wildfire response, infrastructure, public safety and agriculture. Michigan has selected five companies for advanced air mobility projects designed to solve real-world challenges for state agencies. The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Future Mobility and … [Read more...] about Michigan Awards $2 Million for Five Advanced Air Mobility Projects
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
Motorola Solutions Makes $1.5 Billion Bet on Counter-Drone Technology
Acquisition Highlights Growing Demand for Airspace Security as Governments Expand Counter-UAS Authorities Motorola Solutions announced plans to acquire counter-drone company D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, a move that reflects the growing importance of counter-UAS technology for public safety, national security, and critical infrastructure protection. The companies … [Read more...] about Motorola Solutions Makes $1.5 Billion Bet on Counter-Drone Technology
Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model
At the recent Motorola Solutions [NYSE: MSI], BRINC CEO Blake Resnick outlined a vision that challenges one of policing’s most dangerous practices: the high-speed vehicle chase. While drones have long supported public safety, their limitations have kept them largely out of active pursuit scenarios. With the introduction of BRINC's Guardian drone, that boundary may be … [Read more...] about Can Drones Replace High-Speed Police Pursuits? BRINC’s Guardian Points to a New Model
